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Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Decorator's Choice ClosetsDecorator's Choice Closets
Org Dealer
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey cabinets.
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Pleasant View ConstructionPleasant View Construction
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Medium sized eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, marble flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white floors.
Allanhurst Project Toronto
Allanhurst Project Toronto
HOPE DESIGNSHOPE DESIGNS
This completely updated laundry room with custom built in countertop, storage cabinets, stainless steel deep laundry sink, industrial faucet with extending hose is sure to make laundry day much more streamlined. Also updated with new Samsung energy efficient front loading washing machine & dryer to finish off this crisp, clean laundry room with a custom design.
Modern New Build Home
Modern New Build Home
Windram and WoodWindram and Wood
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
Laundry Room | Luxurious Lakeview
Laundry Room | Luxurious Lakeview
Designed by ImanDesigned by Iman
This home was a brand new but it was builder grade so we wanted to bring it up to a custom level by making the following changes. We created a custom living room with built-ins for storage, a gorgeous porcelain slab for the inserts, we went with a custom velvet sectional, a custom bullnose coffee table and grey textured sheers. We added a black feature wall in the dining room with a customized table and new lighting throughout. The nursery has touches of lavender and purples with a subtle elephant theme perfect for a baby.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Michele Moss DesignMichele Moss Design
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room with sliding barn door with gorgeous black and white Moroccan style tile.
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Kathleen Ave, Castle Hill
Kathleen Ave, Castle Hill
FenRen Pty LtdFenRen Pty Ltd
Aricipixel Media
Photo of a small scandi single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Barn Door Closes Off Laundry Room
Barn Door Closes Off Laundry Room
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Barn door closes off laundry room from interior hallway. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Dog Wash shower and bed
Dog Wash shower and bed
Hampshire Design Consultancy Ltd.Hampshire Design Consultancy Ltd.
Utility rom with Dog bed and area to shower dog after one of those muddy rural hikes in the South Downs.
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and beige floors.
Loving Farmhouse in Downers Grove
Loving Farmhouse in Downers Grove
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
This typical laundry room held dual purposes - laundry and mudroom. We created an effective use of this space with a wall mudroom locker for shoes and coats, and upper cabinets that go to the ceiling for maximum storage. Also added a little flare of style with the floating shelves! Designed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry (www.wheatlandcabinets.com)
Andy & Ilona
Andy & Ilona
Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.
RDZ Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Before & Afters
Before & Afters
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Tahoe Glenbrook Cottage
Lake Tahoe Glenbrook Cottage
Lopiccolo ConstructionLopiccolo Construction
Photo of a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white walls.
Appartement haussmannien 120 m² - Paris - Rénovation complète
Appartement haussmannien 120 m² - Paris - Rénovation complète
August ArchitectureAugust Architecture
La buanderie a été créée et a permis l'ajout d'un WC
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and pink floors.
Kurpiewski Home Remodel
Kurpiewski Home Remodel
1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Boise with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Affordable Single-wall 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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