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Eclectic Utility Room with Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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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.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
Pili Molina | Masfotogenica InteriorismoPili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo
Masfotogenica Fotografía | Carlos Yagüe
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Malaga with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Kitchen Extension
Kitchen Extension
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Utility Room + Shower, WC + Boiler Cupboard. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Photo of a large bohemian galley utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Sligh Cabinets Inc.Sligh Cabinets Inc.
©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Countertops by Presidio Tile & Stone
Small eclectic galley separated utility room in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Rossmoor Way
Rossmoor Way
Built By NewkirkBuilt By Newkirk
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ponca Hills New Construction
Ponca Hills New Construction
Kimberly Cahoy DesignKimberly Cahoy Design
Main Floor Laundry Room with a Built-in Dog Wash
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Fox Point Whole House Remodel
Fox Point Whole House Remodel
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Lost Angeles, Westholme - Complete Remodel
Lost Angeles, Westholme - Complete Remodel
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel
Avesha Michael
Photo of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey 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.
Our Work
Our Work
CASA V INTERIORSCASA V INTERIORS
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Photo of a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Deco Seaside Apartment
Deco Seaside Apartment
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Utility and additional storage in rear hallway with tiled wall and wine storage
This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, orange floors and grey worktops.
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
Cascade Lumber CompanyCascade Lumber Company
Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Addition
Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
LED Edison bulbs provide a warm glow from the island chandelier. The existing brick exterior of the house was left exposed and white-washed with the wall color used throughout the room. Joseph Quinlan, Communio Media
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.
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Sligh Cabinets Inc.Sligh Cabinets Inc.
©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Countertops by Presidio Tile & Stone
Small bohemian galley separated utility room in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room
Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry extravaganza
Laundry extravaganza
Duett Design LLCDuett Design LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.

Eclectic Utility Room with Grey Worktops 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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