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Budget Utility Room with Green Walls Ideas and Designs

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Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
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.
Laundry/Mud Room with Storage and Kitty Area ~ Medina, OH
Laundry/Mud Room with Storage and Kitty Area ~ Medina, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry / mud room was created with optimal storage using Waypoint 604S standard overlay cabinets in Painted Cashmere color with a raised panel door. The countertop is Wilsonart in color Betty. A Blanco Silgranit single bowl top mount sink with an Elkay Pursuit Flexible Spout faucet was also installed.
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Even the pet supplies have an easy-to-access "home" in the turn-table on the counter. Lucky dog! Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
JLDecorrJLDecorr
Agencement totale d'une pièce d'un garage en une buanderie claire et épurée afin de laisser place à l'ergonomie nécessaire pour ce genre de pièce. Petit budget respecté avec quelques idées de détournement. Mise en couleur dans une ambiance scandinave, blanc bois clair et vert de gris. Projet JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril
Granny's Granny
Granny's Granny
Departure l ArchitectureDeparture l Architecture
A stackable washer dryer located behind a sliding obscured glass door.
Photo of a small modern galley laundry cupboard in Portland with green walls, concrete flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Weekend Laundry Room Facelift
Weekend Laundry Room Facelift
HMK Residential Design, LLCHMK Residential Design, LLC
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
10 years Outdated Papillion Remodel
10 years Outdated Papillion Remodel
Monical DesignMonical Design
Don't throw away perfectly good cabinets if you can use them elsewhere~
Small classic utility room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry
Less is More Entry, Airlock, Laundry
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
This laundry also acts as an entry airlock and mudroom. It is welcoming and has space to hide away mess if need be.
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, wood worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closet King LLCCloset King LLC
Raised panel doors above washer/dryer.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
zdesignzdesign
Photo of a small modern separated utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Liberty Township Staging
Liberty Township Staging
StageHouse Design LLCStageHouse Design LLC
Staging and photo by StageHouse Design
Photo of a large farmhouse galley utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Remarkable Kitchen Renovation
Remarkable Kitchen Renovation
Abbey Design + RemodelAbbey Design + Remodel
Laundry room renovation with flooring change, cabinets and countertops.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Дом пос.Северный
Дом пос.Северный
ОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШ
Черныш Оксана дизайнер
Design ideas for a small u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Utility Room - Interior Design and Styling
Utility Room - Interior Design and Styling
J Stanley InteriorsJ Stanley Interiors
Small traditional u-shaped utility room in London with green walls and wallpapered walls.
Open & Bright Kitchen & Laundry
Open & Bright Kitchen & Laundry
CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build RemodelCUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel
In the laundry room, we removed a wing wall and exchanged the hinged door for a pocket door, alleviating congestion and making the space feel much more open. New cabinets were installed for plenty of storage, and a countertop beside the dryer is the perfect landing space for folding clothes or resting a laundry basket.
Greenwood Casual
Greenwood Casual
Project:Kitchens, LLCProject:Kitchens, LLC
Alex Bowman
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bear Claw Way Residence
Bear Claw Way Residence
DC Interiors & RenovationsDC Interiors & Renovations
This is an example of a small classic separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, green walls and ceramic flooring.
Fire Extinguisher Location
Fire Extinguisher Location
M&M GraphicsM&M Graphics
A home fire extinguisher that is pleasantly visible, accessible and a unique location.
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in Philadelphia with green walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
White Rock Condo Facelift
White Rock Condo Facelift
Elizabeth Minish DesignElizabeth Minish Design
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, green walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.

Budget Utility Room with Green Walls 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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