The Laundry Setup That Proves You Don't Need a Service Yard
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- Modern Farmhouse
- HDB (Resale)
- ~1,100 sqft
- 3 br
- Couple Living
Welcome to our humble nest! We are a couple living with our cat, Daikon, who's sure to make an appearance in some of our posts. Keep an eye out — you never know when she'll pop up in the background! As we open our home and showcase the little treasures within, we hope you feel the warmth and love that fills our heart. After all, our handle is @hellokokoro, where "kokoro" means heart! *** Today, we're highlighting our unique take on the service yard — or rather, the lack of one! Our resale home doesn't come with a service yard, but we've found creative ways to manage our laundry and storage effectively. We do have poles installed near our aircon ledge, but outdoor drying always comes with the risk of unexpected rain. Also, gone are the days of manually lifting poles! The automatic laundry system allows us to raise and lower our laundry with just a tap of a button. While the system comes with built-in heating to dry clothes, we're fortunate to have plenty of sun and strong wind on our balcony. As a result, we usually rely on natural drying and only use the heating feature when we're heading out right after doing laundry or during the rainy season. It's a good thing that our balcony has a drop beam ceiling that can't be hacked. This helps to conceal the steigen rack when viewed from the living area, preserving the aesthetics of the space while keeping everything functional. 
In the previous photo, you might have noticed a trolley rack. We used it to store our hangers for easy access. Pegs are kept in a rattan-style basket and the laundry nets are neatly tucked away.. in a diaper bag! Since these items are exposed, we make an effort to keep them organized and visually tidy. And here's our washing machine, tucked away in the kitchen! Check out our previous posts for more photos of our kitchen layout and organization methods. We've made use of the closed upper cabinet above the washer to store detergent pods, color catcher sheets, and all the other essentials you'd typically find in a service yard. 
This silly looking duck microfiber cloth is used to wipe down the washer rim after each use, keeping it clean and dry. It's practical and adds a touch of playfulness to an otherwise mundane chore! We decided on a twin washer, and it's been a great choice so far! Since it's just the two of us, there are times when we need to do a smaller load, especially for workout clothes or delicate items. The twin washer gives us the flexibility to handle smaller loads efficiently. Plus, it can be used simultaneously with the main washer for extra-large laundry days, making it both versatile and convenient! Here's where our dirty clothes go! This laundry rack fits perfectly just outside our master bathroom. It's equipped with castors, so we can easily roll it over to the kitchen where the washer is — super fuss-free! And that brings us to the end of our post. While don't have a typical service yard, we've made the most of our available space and adapted it to suit our needs. We hope this gives you some ideas if your home also lacks a service yard or if you'd prefer to dedicate that space to something else.
- 9 December 2024
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