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Galley Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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CARLES DRIVE
CARLES DRIVE
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Glen Doone Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, ceramic flooring and recessed-panel cabinets.
New York Renovation
New York Renovation
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Cantera Cliffs
Cantera Cliffs
Ence HomesEnce Homes
This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out. Jeremiah Barber
North Georgia French County Home
North Georgia French County Home
Craig Alan Homes, IncCraig Alan Homes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.
East Bay Remodel
East Bay Remodel
Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design GroupMarty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group
Williamson Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Stone Cliff Entry to 2014 Parade of Homes
Stone Cliff Entry to 2014 Parade of Homes
St George Luxury Home GroupSt George Luxury Home Group
http://www.mykalsphotography.com/
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, white floors and black worktops.
Apparition Model
Apparition Model
Look Master BuilderLook Master Builder
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
"Chateau" Laundry Room
"Chateau" Laundry Room
For Space SakeFor Space Sake
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and vinyl flooring.
Woodinville Retreat
Woodinville Retreat
UserUser
Playful Bubblicious tile acts as a backsplash in this simple, spacious laundry room. Photo: Matt Edington
Inspiration for a traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink.
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Country galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and granite worktops.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This home was a joy to work on! Check back for more information and a blog on the project soon. Photographs by Jordan Katz Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Dog Shower & Soaking Sink
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Dog Shower & Soaking Sink
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.
119 West Shore
119 West Shore
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Heber City, Ut Lot 417
Heber City, Ut Lot 417
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Rustic galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
This Old House Concord Cape
This Old House Concord Cape
Meghan Shadrick InteriorsMeghan Shadrick Interiors
A walk in laundry room with build-in cabinets an, white quartz counters and farmhouse sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Rusholme Restored
Rusholme Restored
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Kristin's Laundry Room
Kristin's Laundry Room
Wood By Designs at Lakewood RanchWood By Designs at Lakewood Ranch
Kristin was looking for a highly organized system for her laundry room with cubbies for each of her kids, We built the Cubbie area for the backpacks with top and bottom baskets for personal items. A hanging spot to put laundry to dry. And plenty of storage and counter space.
1st Street SW Infill
1st Street SW Infill
Design Kitchens & CountertopsDesign Kitchens & Countertops
A small space that feels roomy and functional! Featuring custom cabinetry pedestals, and deep wall cabinets so your laundry soaps are always within reach. This space is finished off with a granite topped folding space, and two pantries for optional storage.
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Galley Separated 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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