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Joyful Jewel Tones in Seattle
Joyful Jewel Tones in Seattle
Jennifer Gardner DesignJennifer Gardner Design
We created JOY for a family of five centered around vivid jewel tones, comfy furniture with family friendly upholstery and layers of cherished artwork. The powder room was refreshed with FUN zebra wallcovering paired with elegant marble backsplash and unlaquered brass hardware. The kitchen refresh included gorgeous unlaquered brass plumbing fixtures, a braided marble backsplash, and a durable marble look quartz crowning the crisp white cabinets. The laundry room received a complete renovation taking it from a dark and drab space to a bright and cheerful room you want to spend time in! Rolling laundry carts are moved under the laundry chute which is concealed by the wallcovering to catch the families laundry from 2 floors above. Custom drying rack drawers, a deep farmhouse sink and plenty of storage make this laundry room highly functional. This home was a joy to design and we (and the family!) are thrilled with the results! Interior Designer: Jennifer Gardner General Contractor: Matt Walters Photogragher: Emily Keeney
Waterfront French Eclectic
Waterfront French Eclectic
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
This light and spacious laundry room takes advantage of leftover storage space. On the second floor. Woodruff Brown Photography
Small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, limestone worktops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and raised-panel cabinets.
Una cocina y planchador con el sello inconfundible de Deulonder
Una cocina y planchador con el sello inconfundible de Deulonder
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Eclectic utility room in Barcelona with grey cabinets.
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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
Laundry room - After
Laundry room - After
Rainbow ShakerRainbow Shaker
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in London.
Irish Hunter
Irish Hunter
Martin Grace InteriorsMartin Grace Interiors
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.
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Pratt Residential DesignPratt Residential Design
Photographs by Maria Ristau
This is an example of a small bohemian galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white walls.
West Street
West Street
DAVIDSON HOMESDAVIDSON HOMES
This is an example of a bohemian utility room in Chicago.
Laundry room with great storage options
Laundry room with great storage options
Hardwood CreationsHardwood Creations
Hardwood Creations custom pull-out ironing board
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Charlotte.
Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly 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).
Modern Mountain
Modern Mountain
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
This is an example of a bohemian utility room in Minneapolis.
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Hive HomeHive 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
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper 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.
Studio City - Garage Conversion
Studio City - Garage Conversion
New Generation Home ImprovementsNew Generation Home Improvements
Photo by Hylah Hedgepeth Interior design by Abby Guild
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in Los Angeles.
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
UserUser
Lauren Bamford
Large eclectic utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Schultea whole house addition & remodel
Schultea whole house addition & remodel
Kitchen & Bath Design StudioKitchen & Bath Design Studio
Laura M. Soto, RID, CKD - 713.248.3425
Photo of a bohemian utility room in Houston.
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.

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.
Sussex Victorian Villa
Sussex Victorian Villa
Field Day StudioField Day Studio
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in London.
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