utility space
[juːˈtɪləti speɪs]
nounpl: utility spaces
espaço de serviço
1. A room or area in a house or building designed for practical purposes such as laundry, storage, or housing utilities like water heaters and electrical panels
The utility space behind the kitchen is perfect for storing cleaning supplies.
O espaço de serviço atrás da cozinha é perfeito para guardar produtos de limpeza.
2. An ancillary room in a residential or commercial property dedicated to functional rather than living purposes
Modern homes often include a utility space for the washer and dryer.
Casas modernas geralmente incluem um espaço de serviço para a máquina de lavar e secar.
In Brazil, the 'espaço de serviço' or 'área de serviço' is a standard feature in residential apartments and houses, typically located near the kitchen or back entrance. It reflects practical home design where domestic work and utility functions are organized separately from living areas. This concept is more prominent in Brazilian and Latin American architecture than in some North American homes.
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