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Eclectic Grey Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls, Mirror + Hooks: Anthropologie
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and grey walls.
Historical Rehab
Historical Rehab
UserUser
Who doesn't love dogs, black and white, and FLOCKED wallpaper??? This laundry room was once part of a back stairwell. Lacquer fold-down table for folding maximizes space and productivity. photo by Eric Hausman
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic flooring, black floors, beige worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bridgeport Refresh
Bridgeport Refresh
JASMIN REESE INTERIORSJASMIN REESE INTERIORS
Inspiration for a bohemian utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.
San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial
San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial
A.V. Builders Inc.A.V. Builders Inc.
Practically designed laundry room space, with Caesarstone counters over washer and dryer.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
Here we have the laundry room which looks out to the front porch.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Washington Park Exotic Escape
Washington Park Exotic Escape
Atelier Interior DesignAtelier Interior Design
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Denver.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Large bohemian separated utility room in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Fremont Residence
Fremont Residence
SPACE Architects + PlannersSPACE Architects + Planners
Eric Hausman Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in Chicago.
Rapid Canyon Ranch 2012
Rapid Canyon Ranch 2012
Amy ReneaAmy Renea
Allenaim Photography Designs By Becky PIckrel
Bohemian utility room in Denver.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dog Room
Dog Room
beaglesdoitbetterbeaglesdoitbetter
Dog shower. Wall-mounted hair dryer that is waterproof and accessible from built-in grooming tub.
Inspiration for an eclectic utility room in Philadelphia.
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
We maximized storage in the small laundry room, adding a Carrara marble counter and an oak shelf on the wall above, as well as a full length pantry which serves as a utility closet and cabinets above the washer and dryer. A vintage window sash replaced the earlier vinyl window that was installed in an earlier renovation.
Private Client Cork
Private Client Cork
AndzikDublin PhotographyAndzikDublin Photography
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Dublin with feature lighting.
Great Spaces
Great Spaces
D&B Construction GroupD&B Construction Group
This is an example of a bohemian utility room in Philadelphia.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
ICO Custom HomesICO Custom Homes
Inspiration for a bohemian utility room in Salt Lake City.
Monte Smith Design/Build Lake Conroe Eclectic
Monte Smith Design/Build Lake Conroe Eclectic
Monte Smith DesignsMonte Smith Designs
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Houston.
Pewaukee, Broken Hill - Custom Home
Pewaukee, Broken Hill - Custom Home
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Detour Marketing
Expansive bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Red, faux leather and stainless steel "Closet Factory" mancave and more
Red, faux leather and stainless steel "Closet Factory" mancave and more
Kay Wade, Closet FactoryKay Wade, Closet Factory
Add stylish storage in your garage with stainless steel and faux leather that even make your laundry exciting.
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Los Angeles.
Athens Eclectic Whole Home Remodel
Athens Eclectic Whole Home Remodel
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
Design ideas for a bohemian utility room in Atlanta.

Eclectic Grey 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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