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Affordable Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
The shiplap walls ties together the tricky architectural angles in the room. 2-level countertops, above the sink and the washer/dryer units provides plenty of folding surface. The ceramic tile pattern is a fun and practical alternative to cement tile.
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Emoh-Home Designers Inc.Emoh-Home Designers Inc.
after
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Kids Laundry
Kids Laundry
Amy Krause Design, LLC.Amy Krause Design, LLC.
Making every corner perform with storage galore. Drawers, charging station, laundry shelves and baskets, huge workspace, hanging and folding station, and laundry hampers.
Country Rustic
Country Rustic
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
This is an example of a small rustic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bathroom
Bathroom
Silva Custom Construction, Inc.Silva Custom Construction, Inc.
Christian Murphy
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
Collaborative Design + ARCH406Collaborative Design + ARCH406
Phil Bell
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
West Perry Street
West Perry Street
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Smokestack Gray - Regal Wall Satin, Flat Latex (Benjamin Moore) Cabinetry Color: Smokestack Gray - Regal Wall Satin, Flat Latex (Benjamin Moore) Cabinetry Hardware: 7" Brushed Brass - Lewis Dolin Counter Surface: Marble slab Window Treatment Fabric: Ikat Ocean - Laura Lienhard Desk Chair: Antique (reupholstered and repainted) Light Fixture: Circa Lighting
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small traditional utility room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring and a dado rail.
Central Residence
Central Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Garden Party in the Laundry Room
Garden Party in the Laundry Room
MK | Designs StudioMK | Designs Studio
Laundry Day has never been so exciting! Our client was looking to increase form and functionality in their laundry room, taking it from bare bones to a fully finished space, offering multiple organic and earthy inspired aesthetic moments to be used for styling her work as a gardening influencer as well as practical functionality, storage and organization at home. To optimize functionality while creating a beautiful and inspiring space, we added storage all around, including lower cabinets and open shelving and upper cabinets to the ceiling, a gorgeous new vintage inspired sink grounded with decorative tonal backsplash, additional lighting, butcher block counter(s), a shelf framing the washer/dryer, and a hanging bar for drying..
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lauren Allyn InteriorsLauren Allyn Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX
Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Evanston Laundry room
Evanston Laundry room
Foster Hill DesignFoster Hill Design
Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
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.
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.
Fremont - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI - 2017 Spring Parade Model
Fremont - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI - 2017 Spring Parade Model
Creative HomesCreative Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.

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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