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Family First Kitchen Design
Family First Kitchen Design
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
When Family comes first, you spend a lot of time surrounded by the family you were born into and the ones you “adopted” along the way. Some of your kids crawl, some walk on two legs and some on four. No matter how they get there, they always end up in the kitchen. This home needed a kitchen designed for an ever growing family. By borrowing unused space from a formal dining room, removing some walls while adding back others, we were able to expand the kitchen space, add a main level laundry room with home office center and provide much needed pantry storage. Sightlines were opened up and a peninsula with seating provides the perfect spot for gathering. A large bench seat provides additional storage and seating for an oversized family style table. Crisp white finishes coupled with warm rich stains, balances out the space and makes is feel like home. Meals, laundry, homework and stories about your day come to life in this kitchen designed for family living and family loving. Kustom Home Design specializes in creating unique home designs crafted for your life.
Wall Cabinets Above Hook Strips
Wall Cabinets Above Hook Strips
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
High wall cabinets were added for seasonal gear storage. Below them, two strips of hooks were added for easy coat and bag storage. Underneath the stained bench top, shoe shelves were incorporated to maximize storage. Patterned cement tile was used on the floor in a black and white repeating design.
Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux
Contemporary Home in Venice, FL
Contemporary Home in Venice, FL
Coastal Construction and RemodelingCoastal Construction and Remodeling
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
New Adura® Max Flooring
New Adura® Max Flooring
ManningtonMannington
A vintage reclaimed oak look, Adura® Max "Sausalito" luxury vinyl plank flooring captures the seaside chic vibe of the California coastal city for which it is named. It features rich oak graining with saw marks and a rustic surface texture emphasizing the look of aged reclaimed wood. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Waterfront shown here).
Bethesda, MD Rustic Transitional Basement Makeover
Bethesda, MD Rustic Transitional Basement Makeover
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Location: Bethesda, MD, USA This total revamp turned out better than anticipated leaving the clients thrilled with the outcome. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Interior Designer: Anna Cave Susie Soleimani Photography Blog: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2016/07/from-cellar-to-stellar-lower-level.html
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Rutt Regency classic laundry room! Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWCASE -- Hastings, NebraskaSHOWCASE -- Hastings, Nebraska
Rover is hanging out on a pet bed. If you have a Big Rover who can't fit in a niche, use this space for pet food bowls instead.
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls and vinyl flooring.
Marsh House
Marsh House
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Laundry closet on second floor of custom home by Boardwalk Builders. Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com photos Sue Fortier
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Taylor Estates Dream Home
Taylor Estates Dream Home
Stonebuilt HomesStonebuilt Homes
Stonebuilt was thrilled to build Grande Prairie's 2016 Rotary Dream Home. This home is an elegantly styled, fully developed bungalow featuring a barrel vaulted ceiling, stunning central staircase, grand master suite, and a sports lounge and bar downstairs - all built and finished with Stonerbuilt’s first class craftsmanship. Chic Perspective Photography
Sugar Plum
Sugar Plum
Ence HomesEnce Homes
This is our current model for our community, Sugar Plum, located in Washington, UT. Master “Sweet”! Separated from the other three bedrooms this master retreat is amazing. The bathroom standard features include double sinks, large shower, soaker tub and two his and hers walk in closets. The rest of this impressive house claims large entry way with adjacent fourth bedroom or den. The cook will appreciate the working space and large pantry in the open living space. You can relax in this charming home. Jeremiah Barber
Vermillion Summer Home
Vermillion Summer Home
30A Interiors30A Interiors
Perfect Laundry Room for making laundry task seem pleasant! BM White Dove and SW Comfort Gray Barn Doors. Pewter Hardware. Construction by Borges Brooks Builders. Fletcher Isaacs Photography
Folk Victorian Master Bath
Folk Victorian Master Bath
Gail NicholsGail Nichols
The doorway to the original bedroom and the former linen closet space was converted to an upstairs laundry-accessible to the entire family.
Small utility room in Other.
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Rio Rancho Custom Home Build
Rio Rancho Custom Home Build
Sun Valley Custom HomesSun Valley Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bootroom Utility Sink in Sold Granite
Bootroom Utility Sink in Sold Granite
ArtichokeArtichoke
CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE This Queen Anne House, in the heart of the Cotswolds, was added to and altered in the mid 19th and 20th centuries. More recently the current owners undertook a major architectural refurbishment project to rationalise the layout and modernise the house for 21st century living. Artichoke was commissioned to design this new boot room as well as a bespoke kitchen, scullery and master dressing room. Primary materials: Hand painted furniture with antiqued oak bench seat, drawer fronts and interiors. Up and over doors running on bespoke brass tracks and glazed with hand made glass. Lost wax unpolished brass cabinet fittings.
Surrey
Surrey
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Lewis Alderson & Co. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Photo of an expansive classic utility room in Hampshire.
Rosedale Custom Home
Rosedale Custom Home
Ringwald — Design. Build.Ringwald — Design. Build.
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Affordable, Luxury Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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