Utility area is often overlooked during house planning and it is commonly built without a proper design. As a matter of fact, a utility room is highly functional and therefore has an important role. It is in this area where you can do your laundry, dry your clothes and other daily activities. A utility room also often doubles up as a storage room to put old furniture, as a dirty kitchen or pantry, or as a working and living area for a maid or a housekeeper.