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Budget Eclectic Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
John Bost Custom WoodworkingJohn Bost Custom Woodworking
This is a custom wall cabinet that I made to my daughter's specifications for her laundry closet. It is 18" deep to make it easier for her to reach the doors and shelves and to provide extra space for the drying rack. The cabinet is made of 3/4" melamine board for easy cleaning. The drying rack frame is made of maple, and the drying rods are made of poplar, all covered with 3 coats of polyurethane for moisture protection.
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
David Merrick
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Bohemian family laundry room
Bohemian family laundry room
Lauren Pennisi InteriorsLauren Pennisi Interiors
Who says doing laundry can't be fun?
Inspiration for a small bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and brown worktops.
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Caitlin Mogridge
Photo of a small bohemian single-wall laundry cupboard in London with open cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
Pili Molina | Masfotogenica InteriorismoPili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo
Masfotogenica Fotografía | Carlos Yagüe
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Malaga with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
South Salt Lake Remodel
South Salt Lake Remodel
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, white walls, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
My weaknesses are vases, light fixtures and wallpaper. When I fell in love with Cole & Son’s Aldwych Albemarle wallpaper, the laundry room was the last available place to put it! Photo © Bethany Nauert
Potter's House
Potter's House
Great House Plans, LLCGreat House Plans, LLC
Elevate Washer/Dryer with drawers below.
Photo of a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Paseo Pereda
Paseo Pereda
mara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismomara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismo
Fotos: David Montero
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, ceramic flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
J St Loft
J St Loft
RACHEL LARRAINE INTERIORSRACHEL LARRAINE INTERIORS
Inspiration for a small bohemian laundry cupboard in San Diego with grey walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Interior Design - After Photo
Interior Design - After Photo
A Step Beyond DesignA Step Beyond Design
After - Added wall to wall countertop, hardware and painted.
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
New Construction - Two-tone Custom Painted Kitchen Cabinets
New Construction - Two-tone Custom Painted Kitchen Cabinets
50 Lakes Cabinet Design50 Lakes Cabinet Design
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
City Oasis - Dubai
City Oasis - Dubai
ENVIE INTERIOR DESIGNENVIE INTERIOR DESIGN
Side entrance and Laundry area
Photo of a small bohemian galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Templestowe, Laundry with porcelain tiles splash-back
Templestowe, Laundry with porcelain tiles splash-back
Colour Confidence InteriorsColour Confidence Interiors
Large format matt tiles to the floor and 300 x 600 horizontal gloss tiles to the walls are a great backdrop for rows the textured timber cabinets, both below and above bench. Dark timber and rattan accessories add a tropical vibe with the over-scaled green bottles the only hit of colour.
Renovating 113 years old townhouse
Renovating 113 years old townhouse
pironkovapironkova
Zlatka Pironkova
Small eclectic laundry cupboard in Toronto.
Sandy Springs Laundry Room
Sandy Springs Laundry Room
Designs by BSBDesigns by BSB
This is an example of a small bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement pour de la location
Rénovation complète d'un appartement pour de la location
"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur
Rénovation complète d'un appartement pour de la location. Agencement de l'espace, travail sur plan pour déterminer l'emplacement des différents espaces de vie en optimisant l'espace et en prenant en compte les contraintes existantes.
City Oasis - Dubai
City Oasis - Dubai
ENVIE INTERIOR DESIGNENVIE INTERIOR DESIGN
Side entrance and Laundry area
This is an example of a small eclectic galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Disney Cruise Laundry
Disney Cruise Laundry
GIdg - Green Iguana design groupGIdg - Green Iguana design group
Client wanted a Disney themed laundry room. Inspiration was from some Disney cruise photos she had. Nautical textures, brass, colors inspired from the cruise ships. Princess family tree photos, wainscot inspired by the ship striping, smoke stack ironing board....
Colorful Historic Old Hickory Poolhouse
Colorful Historic Old Hickory Poolhouse
SE Design + StudioSE Design + Studio
This was a budget interior design project using mostly the homeowners possessions. We chose colorful color pallet to mix the eclectic style with her vintage wares and bold style.

Budget Eclectic Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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