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Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
This is an example of a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, black worktops and feature lighting.
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.
Standing Out in a Crowd
Standing Out in a Crowd
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Chicago.
Contemporary Whole Home Renovation NW Washington, DC
Contemporary Whole Home Renovation NW Washington, DC
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in DC Metro.
Private Residence, Buckinghamshire
Private Residence, Buckinghamshire
Mark Taylor DesignMark Taylor Design
Buckinghamshire residential project collaboration with HollandGreen Architecture & Interiors, full renovation & extension of family home, featuring bespoke joinery from Mark Taylor Design. Bespoke kitchen and utility room, Window reveal, Sitting Area storage unit, AV storage unit, Music room dresser, His & Hers Dressing Rooms and Bathroom Vanity Unit.
Daly City Remodel
Daly City Remodel
J Reilly ConstructionJ Reilly Construction
Designed by Gina Rachelle Design Photography by Max Maloney
Classic laundry cupboard in San Francisco with medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls and brown floors.
San Francisco 2017 Showcase House
San Francisco 2017 Showcase House
Margot Hartford PhotographyMargot Hartford Photography
Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz Laundry Room: Blue and White Bliss Designer: Dina Bandman Interiors
Photo of an utility room in San Francisco.
The Happiest House In Rollingwood
The Happiest House In Rollingwood
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic utility room in Austin.
Deephaven Remodel
Deephaven Remodel
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Modern Classic Whole Home
Modern Classic Whole Home
Natalia Avalos Interiors LLCNatalia Avalos Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a feature wall.
Hamptons Residence
Hamptons Residence
Taylor'd DISTINCTIONTaylor'd DISTINCTION
Stunning white laundry with clean lines opening up to the outdoors.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Project Bring on the Bold
Project Bring on the Bold
m studio interior designm studio interior design
When all but the master suite was redesigned in a newly-purchased home, an opportunity arose for transformation. Lack of storage, low-height counters and an unnecessary closet space were all undesirable. Closing off the adjacent closet allowed for wider and taller vanities and a make-up station in the bathroom. Eliminating the tub, a shower sizable to wash large dogs is nestled by the windows offering ample light. The water-closet sits where the previous shower was, paired with French doors creating an airy feel while maintaining privacy. In the old closet, the previous opening to the master bath is closed off with new access from the hallway allowing for a new laundry space. The cabinetry layout ensures maximum storage. Utilizing the longest wall for equipment offered full surface space with short hanging above and a tower functions as designated tall hanging with the dog’s water bowl built-in below. A palette of warm silvers and blues compliment the bold patterns found in each of the spaces.
Colorful studio apartment
Colorful studio apartment
Crewzz, IncCrewzz, Inc
Elegant laundry room with moroccan tile.
Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Pebble Place
Pebble Place
Jacob McNeil PhotographyJacob McNeil Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and white worktops.
Gull Lake MI Lake Home
Gull Lake MI Lake Home
YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design AtriumYZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium
Ashley Avila Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, brown floors, white worktops, composite countertops, grey walls and feature lighting.
Mountain Farmhouse
Mountain Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Chesapeake Estate
Chesapeake Estate
Tyner Construction Co IncTyner Construction Co Inc
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other.
Manhattan Beach, California Project
Manhattan Beach, California Project
Megan Opel InteriorsMegan Opel Interiors
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Milwaukee with feature lighting.
Middle Dural
Middle Dural
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Allendale house in the trees
Allendale house in the trees
CFP Home ConstructionCFP Home Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops and green walls.

Blue 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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