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Expansive Utility Room with Green Walls Ideas and Designs

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New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Design ideas for an expansive country galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Balber Architecture, Inc.Balber Architecture, Inc.
Laundry room showing different counter height. This particular room has a built-in ironing board for convenience.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floors.
Laundry rooms
Laundry rooms
JennyGee DesignJennyGee Design
Design ideas for an expansive traditional utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Home - Mendham, NJ
New Home - Mendham, NJ
Fleming Construction Services, LLCFleming Construction Services, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley separated utility room in New York with composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets and grey floors.
Ridgeside Renovation
Ridgeside Renovation
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Work completed by homebuilder EPG Homes, Chattanooga, TN
Expansive rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Wintergreen Laundry Room
Wintergreen Laundry Room
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Wintergreen laundry room with porcelain gray tile floors and baseboard, marble countertops, white shaker exterior door, and white shaker cabinets. These cabinets are modular cabinets.
Sand Dollar Mud Room
Sand Dollar Mud Room
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
Eudora Cabinetry Cottage Maple Door Bright White Finish Countertop: Silestone "Grey Amazon"
Inspiration for an expansive utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room with raised-panel overlay doors in white and built-in front loading
Laundry room with raised-panel overlay doors in white and built-in front loading
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com Laundry room with raised-panel overlay doors in white and built-in front loading appliances. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
New Home - Mendham, NJ
New Home - Mendham, NJ
Fleming Construction Services, LLCFleming Construction Services, LLC
Photo of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in New York with light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, grey floors and a submerged sink.
Sand Dollar Mud Room
Sand Dollar Mud Room
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
Eudora Cabinetry Cottage Maple Door Bright White Finish Countertop: Silestone "Grey Amazon"
Design ideas for an expansive utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Galley Laundry Room in gray, white, and wintergreen
Galley Laundry Room in gray, white, and wintergreen
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Galley Laundry Room in gray, white, and wintergreen has tile baseboard for easy cleanup. The washer and dryer are side by side in an alcove to the right.
Solid Vinyl Tile
Solid Vinyl Tile
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
This oversized laundry room features plenty of storage space, bright green walls and easy-care vinyl flooring.
Inspiration for an expansive separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Northwest Contemporary Farmhouse
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Expansive farmhouse galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Expansive Utility Room with Green Walls Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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