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Mudroom Remodel
Mudroom Remodel
Color ZenColor Zen
Traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
Design ideas for a country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white worktops and feature lighting.
Fernleaf II
Fernleaf II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Calvert
Calvert
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Lake Martin Luxury Home
Lake Martin Luxury Home
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Laundry room and dog wash in Luxury lake home on Lake Martin in Alexander City Alabama photographed for Birmingham Magazine, Krumdieck Architecture, and Russell Lands by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.
Abiding Lounge
Abiding Lounge
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops and shaker cabinets.
Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
Dog food station Photo by Ron Garrison
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.
Contemporary Retreat
Contemporary Retreat
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, white floors and white worktops.
Napa Inspired Farm House
Napa Inspired Farm House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Large laundry room with 3 windows flanking the sink area. White on white countertop and cabinets Micheal Hospelt Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Grayfox
Grayfox
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Contemporary home located in Malibu's Point Dume neighborhood. Designed by Burdge & Associates Architects.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Addition, Mudroom, and Kitchen Remodel in St Paul 2018
Addition, Mudroom, and Kitchen Remodel in St Paul 2018
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Inspiration for a small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Whimsical Cottage Complete Renovation
Whimsical Cottage Complete Renovation
Woodstock Cabinet CompanyWoodstock Cabinet Company
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Little Holmby Laundry, Mudroom & Pantry
Little Holmby Laundry, Mudroom & Pantry
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Nicole Leone
Photo of a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Dollingston
Dollingston
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Jenna Sue Design Co.Jenna Sue Design Co.
Gary Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Beach Park Luxury
Beach Park Luxury
Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.
Large nautical u-shaped utility room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Schuller Kitchens
Schuller Kitchens
Studio35 YorkStudio35 York
Design ideas for a contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and grey floors.

Galley and U-shaped Utility Room 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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