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Expansive Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
This is an example of an expansive classic separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classic Georgian Home
Classic Georgian Home
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Laundry with mop sink
Inspiration for an expansive coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
Premium Residential RemodelingPremium Residential Remodeling
Big country kitchen, over a herringbone pattern around the whole house. It was demolished a wall between the kitchen and living room to make the space opened. It was supported with loading beams.
French Provincial Ranch
French Provincial Ranch
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography http://www.graysondare.com/builtins-closets-dropzones-ideas
Summit Whole House Remodel- Contemporary Laundry Room
Summit Whole House Remodel- Contemporary Laundry Room
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Contemporary basement laundry with porcelain wood-look tile Photographer: Greg Martz
This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Newark with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The laundry room allows ample space to complete any task large or small.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Perthel Homes, Inc.Perthel Homes, Inc.
Large laundry room with granite counter top.
Design ideas for an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hickory Residents
Hickory Residents
McClure Construction, Inc.McClure Construction, Inc.
Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vernacular Agricultural Architecture
Vernacular Agricultural Architecture
Beacon Hill DesignBeacon Hill Design
Large laundry space and boot room.
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westering, Romsey
Westering, Romsey
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
A fire in the Utility room devastated the front of this property. Extensive heat and smoke damage was apparent to all rooms.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops, a vaulted ceiling, wood splashback, laminate floors and grey floors.
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Laundry with mop sink
Photo of an expansive coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Yellow Laundry Room
Yellow Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
A dream laundry room for one of our customers!
This is an example of an expansive traditional separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
A sunny yellow laundry room with side by side washer/dryer, black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and quartz countertops.
Expansive traditional separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Craftsman-inspired Custom 2 Story
Perthel Homes, Inc.Perthel Homes, Inc.
Large laundry room with granite counter top.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westering, Romsey
Westering, Romsey
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
A fire in the Utility room devastated the front of this property. Extensive heat and smoke damage was apparent to all rooms.
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops, a vaulted ceiling, wood splashback, laminate floors and grey floors.

Expansive Utility Room with Yellow 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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