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Modern Farmhouse Remodel & Addition
Modern Farmhouse Remodel & Addition
hpd architecture + interiorshpd architecture + interiors
This is an example of a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Laundry Room with Custom Slide-out Drying Racks
Peggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior DesignerPeggy Woodall - Closet Factory Senior Designer
Custom slide-out drying racks for sweaters and delicates, slide out of the way but allow for air circulation for drying. Peggy Woodall - designer
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Boone's Farm
Boone's Farm
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and shaker cabinets.
Infinity by Marvin
Infinity by Marvin
Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Kitchen & Utility Hoo Kent
Kitchen & Utility Hoo Kent
Ream KitchensReam Kitchens
After moving into their home three years ago, Mr and Mrs C left their kitchen to last as part of their home renovations. “We knew of Ream from the large showroom on the Gillingham Business Park and we had seen the Vans in our area.” says Mrs C. “We’ve moved twice already and each time our kitchen renovation has been questionable. We hoped we would be third time lucky? This time we opted for the whole kitchen renovation including the kitchen flooring, lighting and installation.” The Ream showroom in Gillingham is bright and inviting. It is a large space, as it took us over one hour to browse round all the displays. Meeting Lara at the showroom before hand, helped to put our ideas of want we wanted with Lara’s design expertise. From the initial kitchen consultation, Lara then came to measure our existing kitchen. Lara, Ream’s Kitchen Designer, was able to design Mr and Mrs C’s kitchen which came to life on the 3D software Ream uses for kitchen design. When it came to selecting the kitchen, Lara is an expert, she was thorough and an incredibly knowledgeable kitchen designer. We were never rushed in our decision; she listened to what we wanted. It was refreshing as our experience of other companies was not so pleasant. Ream has a very good range to choose from which brought our kitchen to life. The kitchen design had ingenious with clever storage ideas which ensured our kitchen was better organised. We were surprised with how much storage was possible especially as before I had only one drawer and a huge fridge freezer which reduced our worktop space. The installation was quick too. The team were considerate of our needs and asked if they had permission to park on our driveway. There was no dust or mess to come back to each evening and the rubbish was all collected too. Within two weeks the kitchen was complete. Reams customer service was prompt and outstanding. When things did go wrong, Ream was quick to rectify and communicate with us what was going on. One was the delivery of three doors which were drilled wrong and the other was the extractor. Emma, Ream’s Project Coordinator apologised and updated us on what was happening through calls and emails. “It’s the best kitchen we have ever had!” Mr & Mrs C say, we are so happy with it.
The Clarkson
The Clarkson
4G Design Build4G Design Build
Julie Legg
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
KB Remodel
KB Remodel
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
Danielle Khoury
Photo of a small classic galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pennington Laundry Room
Pennington Laundry Room
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
A redesign of a laundry room that allowed for a new butler's pantry space and a laundry space. Spatial design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.
Master Bath & Laundry Retreat
Master Bath & Laundry Retreat
Studio H2O/PSC DistributionStudio H2O/PSC Distribution
Medium sized classic utility room in Cedar Rapids with grey cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and beige walls.
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white cabinets.
Glendale
Glendale
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Photography: Lance Holloway
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Birmingham with white cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
SE PDX Basement ADU
SE PDX Basement ADU
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
Renovation of existing basement space as a completely separate ADU (accessory dwelling unit) registered with the City of Portland. Clients plan to use the new space for short term rentals and potentially a rental on Airbnb. Kuda Photography
Minnetonka laundry
Minnetonka laundry
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Created from a former breezeway this laundry room and mudroom is bright and cheery, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops and porcelain flooring.
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Small Bathroom Renovations PerthSmall Bathroom Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
Hatch RenovationsHatch Renovations
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Jenna Sue Design Co.Jenna Sue Design Co.
Gary Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.

Affordable Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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