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West Chester Borough Whole House Remodel
West Chester Borough Whole House Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Philadelphia.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison 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.
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).
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Westport Contemporary Residence
Westport Contemporary Residence
Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative WorkHeidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work
This is an example of an eclectic single-wall separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Photo of a small bohemian u-shaped utility room in Houston with open cabinets, stainless steel worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and an utility sink.
Ella Lee Eclectic
Ella Lee Eclectic
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Bohemian utility room in Houston.
Mayview
Mayview
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen 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.
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
The blue-grey kitchen cabinet color continues into the laundry and mudroom, tying these two functional spaces together. The floors in the kitchen and pantry area are wood, but In the mudroom, we changed up the floor to a black herringbone tile to hold up to moisture.
Atlanta Townhome
Atlanta Townhome
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Design ideas for a small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Rie
Rie
Home & HarmonyHome & Harmony
Eclectic utility room in Other.
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.
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
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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
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Raleigh.
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Robert Holgate DesignRobert Holgate Design
This is an example of a small bohemian utility room in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Key West Style New Home Laundry
Key West Style New Home Laundry
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Homes in The Reserve at Lake Keowee
Homes in The Reserve at Lake Keowee
UserUser
Bohemian utility room in Atlanta.
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
This new main-floor laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Pacific Northwest Beach House
Pacific Northwest Beach House
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Photo of a small eclectic utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and porcelain flooring.
Bridgeport Refresh
Bridgeport Refresh
JASMIN REESE INTERIORSJASMIN REESE INTERIORS
Inspiration for a bohemian utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.

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.
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Inspiration for a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
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