Eclectic L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Lights and Darks

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Bright English Beach Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.

Mayview

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial

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.

Judith's Whimsical Basement

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

Lauren 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.

Baker Four Square- Pantry + Laundry Room

Lindy Design Build

The laundry room & pantry were also updated to include lovely built-in storage and tie in with the finishes in the kitchen.
Photo of a small bohemian l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Field Avenue, Edithvale

Key Piece

Inspiration for a large bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Laundry Room

Brickmoon Design

Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Knoll Circle

Hayley Bridges Design

Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Royce Court

Cari Berg Interior Design

Medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, orange cabinets, a submerged sink and grey walls.

Irish Hunter

Martin Grace Interiors

Medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door

Hive Home

Saddle Horn

Jensen Design

This is an example of a small bohemian l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Hampshire Cottage

Chris Snook

Chris Snook © 2017 Houzz
Bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in London with shaker cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

Love the colorful rug!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie

Destiny Homes

This is an example of a bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.

Eclectic L-shaped 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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