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Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.
Basil colored shaker style cabinets and a subdued green on the walls make this a warm & inviting space. Photo by Scot Trueblood
Inspiration for a small coastal galley utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Laundry Room Design for Beauty and Practicality
Laundry Room Design for Beauty and Practicality
UserUser
Laundry may be a chore we all face, but it doesn't have to feel like one. Clean and serene is the theme for this laundry center. Located in a busy part of the house next to the back door and combined with coat and shoe storage into a mud room, it still offers a sense of peace and calm by providing a place for everything and preventing chaos from taking over. It's easier to keep the room looking tidy when you have a good organizational system like this one. Shelves and cabinets above the side-by-side front loading washer and dryer provide convenient storage for detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener and other laundry aids. A shelf with a basket is a great place to temporarily store all the little items that were left in pockets and shouldn't go in the wash. The small hanging rod in the corner takes care of the delicate drip dry items that can't go in the dryer, while the small sink with storage cabinets is large enough for hand wash and things you want to quickly rinse out like swim suits. It's also a great place to stop and wash dirty hands before continuing into the rest of the house. A garbage can is hidden in the cabinet beneath the sink. The lower shelves with baskets next to the sink can store either folded clothing that has yet to be put away, or a basket or dirty laundry waiting to go into the wash. The oil rubbed bronze finish on the cabinet handles and faucet ties in with blue, beige, dark brown and white color scheme present throughout the first floor of the home and is a strong accent against the white. It also ties in perfectly with the dark wood look ceramic tiles on the floor. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler
Landsdale Bathrooms & Laundry
Landsdale Bathrooms & Laundry
Glenda RoffGlenda Roff
Michael Conroy - Silvertone Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white walls.
Mud/Laundry Room
Mud/Laundry Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse utility room in New York with white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, shaker cabinets, a built-in sink and grey walls.
Laundry
Laundry
Interior Design By JoInterior Design By Jo
This laundry is very compact, and is concealed behind cupboard doors in the guest bathroom. We designed it to have maximum storage and functionality.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Providence Laundry Room
Providence Laundry Room
Mandy Key Interior DesignMandy Key Interior Design
Basement laundry room in 1890's home renovated to bring in the light with neutral palette. We skirted the existing utility sink and added a butcher block counter to create a workspace. Vintage hardware and Dash & Albert rug complete the look.
Gilbert Farmhouse
Gilbert Farmhouse
Alisha Taylor InteriorsAlisha Taylor Interiors
Joshua Caldwell
Design ideas for a large rural single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
CARLES DRIVE
CARLES DRIVE
UserUser
Glen Doone Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, ceramic flooring and recessed-panel cabinets.
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B.C.D. Architectural WorksB.C.D. Architectural Works
PHOTOS: MIKE GULLION
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Farmhouse Laundry in Downers Grove
Farmhouse Laundry in Downers Grove
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkWheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork
Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized country utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and shaker cabinets.
Exploring Colonial
Exploring Colonial
B.C.D. InteriorsB.C.D. Interiors
Designer: Sandra Bargiel Photos: Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
White + Bright New Build
White + Bright New Build
treeside lanetreeside lane
Farmhouse Mudroom with cubbies and Dog Wash Tub. Design: Treeside Lane || home builder: Quality Select Homes
This is an example of a large rural galley utility room in Cleveland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Pet Parlor with Hideaway Food Storage and Bowls
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Pet Parlor features Large Sink for Pet Baths
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Large, stainless steel sink with wall faucet that has a sprinkler head makes bath time easier. This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Woodinville Retreat
Woodinville Retreat
UserUser
Playful Bubblicious tile acts as a backsplash in this simple, spacious laundry room. Photo: Clarity Northwest
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Cozy 2nd floor laundry with wall paper accented walls.
Small beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops and ceramic flooring.
Remodeled Instead of Moving
Remodeled Instead of Moving
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
When space is at a premium, a slightly oversized closet serves well as a laundry room. The stacking washer and dryer fit perfectly, and an electric venting fan takes care of venting steam and heat.
Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Tiny Anchor StudiosTiny Anchor Studios
Knowing the important role that dogs take in our client's life, we built their space for the care and keeping of their clothes AND their dogs. The dual purpose of this space blends seamlessly from washing the clothes to washing the dog. Custom cabinets were built to comfortably house the dog crate and the industrial sized wash and dryer. A low tub was tiled and counters wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance.
Lush laundry
Lush laundry
moico inc.moico inc.
"Wallpaper" tiles give the illusion of paper wallpaper with the durability and cleanability of ceramic tile. These large tiles [48" x 24"], are designed with a repeat pattern to ensure the pattern is continuous throughout the room.
This Old House Concord Cape
This Old House Concord Cape
Meghan Shadrick InteriorsMeghan Shadrick Interiors
A walk in laundry room with build-in cabinets an, white quartz counters and farmhouse sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Affordable Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring 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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