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Acton Family Home
Acton Family Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles
Design ideas for a small bohemian single-wall utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, white walls, cork flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.
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.
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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.
Montreal Loft Renovation
Montreal Loft Renovation
John Hannah Architectural Design & RenderingJohn Hannah Architectural Design & Rendering
Utilizing residual space under stair for laundry and pet nook. photo by Pk Langshaw
Design ideas for a bohemian utility room in Montreal with white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Clark
Clark
Classically Yours Interiors (CYInteriors)Classically Yours Interiors (CYInteriors)
Mike Kemp
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Little Rock with green cabinets and beige floors.
Great Spaces
Great Spaces
D&B Construction GroupD&B Construction Group
This is an example of a bohemian utility room in Philadelphia.
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.
Wallpaper Detail
Wallpaper Detail
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Inspiration for a small bohemian galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Cat Wilborne PhotographyCat Wilborne Photography
Cat Wilborne Photography
Eclectic utility room in Raleigh.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon 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.
Candy Land House
Candy Land House
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Design ideas for a small bohemian separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets.
Casita Jungalow - Garage Conversion
Casita Jungalow - Garage Conversion
New Generation Home ImprovementsNew Generation Home Improvements
This is an example of a bohemian utility room in Los Angeles.
Dreamiest Bathroom/Bedroom in Jupiter
Dreamiest Bathroom/Bedroom in Jupiter
General Property SolutionsGeneral Property Solutions
Utility wall in Primary bathroom houses, stackable washer/dryer, utility closet and toilet room.
This is an example of a large bohemian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Rustic Basement
Rustic Basement
Wenger Contracting, IncWenger Contracting, Inc
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Philadelphia.
Jenkintown Basement
Jenkintown Basement
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
'Through' Utility Room with Encaustic cement tiles
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Kent with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Knoll Circle
Knoll Circle
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley 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.
Eclectic Island Home
Eclectic Island Home
Classic Kitchens & InteriorsClassic Kitchens & Interiors
European Frameless cabinetry with a shaker style door in painted finish Putty by Brookhaven Cabinetry. Steel Gray granite countertops & backsplash. Flooring and furnishings, by others. Renovation and Design selections per ARC Design Group and Tim Sack, Interior Designer. Photography by Flagship Photo

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.
My Houzz: Color-Happy Country Living in Fort Worth
My Houzz: Color-Happy Country Living in Fort Worth
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Dallas.
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