UTL-01
Vertical stack behind the kitchen
Belgian townhouses often tuck laundry and cleaning stores into a shallow room off the kitchen or under the stair. We design vertical cupboards that hold detergent, vacuum, ironing board, and spare linens without a pile on the floor.
Ventilation gaps and moisture-tolerant baseboards matter when the washing machine shares air with paper towels and spare candles.
Spec notes
- Wet zone for machine and sink; dry zone for folded laundry
- Drip tray under mop rail where floors are timber
UTL-02
Clean and dirty workflow split
Crossing wet and dry paths is how utility rooms stay chaotic after a tidy Saturday. We keep machines and sinks on one side, folded towels and guest linens on the other.
In Brugse Poort renovations we often reclaim a former coal niche as a broom closet with a hanging rail that drips into a tray rather than onto the floor.
UTL-03
Opaque doors for open-plan edges
When the utility opens onto a living kitchen, soft-close full-height fronts hide visual noise. Glass fronts are avoided here so the room reads as a home, not a corridor.
Magnetic catches are used only where children will not slam doors; otherwise soft-close hinges remain the default.
Spec notes
- Slim vertical slot for folding bike or dog leads
- Waterproof trays under lower shelves used for plant watering
UTL-04
Focused utility brief
A utility commission includes measured survey, elevation drawings, and a fixture list for shelves, rails, and baskets. Carpenter and appliance costs are quoted separately by your trades.
Typical design fee sits between EUR 680 and 1,450 once cupboard count and appliance clearances are confirmed on site.