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Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Bourne Manor
Bourne Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Large traditional galley utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white 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.
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.
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Christie Share DesignsChristie Share Designs
Christie Share
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
South Park Residence
South Park Residence
Kitchen Vitality Design LLCKitchen Vitality Design LLC
Traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Who wouldn't mind doing laundry in such a bright and colorful laundry room? Custom cabinetry allows for creating a space with the exact specifications of the homeowner. From a hanging drying station, hidden litterbox storage, antimicrobial and durable white Krion countertops to beautiful walnut shelving, this laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional. Stephen Allen Photography
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Da Vinci Remodeling, LLCDa Vinci Remodeling, LLC
Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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 shaker cabinets.
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.
Moore Park Top Up
Moore Park Top Up
Lighthaus BuiltLighthaus Built
Small traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Westlake Remodel
Westlake Remodel
Ariel Bleich DesignAriel Bleich Design
The Laundry room looks out over the back yard with corner windows, dark greenish gray cabinetry, grey hexagon tile floors and a butcerblock countertop.
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Cottagewood Gables
Cottagewood Gables
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: Kyle Hunt & Partners Interiors: Alecia Stevens Interiors Landscape: Yardscapes, Inc. Photos: Scott Amundson
Photo of a galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Peachwood House
Peachwood House
Demardi.Demardi.
Laundry. Elegant simplicity, dominated by spaciousness, ample natural lighting, simple & functional layout with restrained fixtures, ambient wall lighting, and refined material palette.
Wilston, Brisbane
Wilston, Brisbane
Kim Black DesignKim Black Design
Full service interior design including new paint colours, new carpeting, new furniture and window treatments in all area's throughout the home. Master Bedroom.
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.
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Classic galley separated utility room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Peachtree Corners Kitchen
Peachtree Corners Kitchen
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Fort Hill- Laundry
Fort Hill- Laundry
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru

Galley 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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