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Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
The Squire Project
The Squire Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Vercon Inc.Vercon Inc.
Northway Construction
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Family Laundry and Mudroom
Family Laundry and Mudroom
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Alison HoustonAlison Houston
Design ideas for a rustic galley utility room in Toronto.
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.
True Blue
True Blue
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
Custom Laundry Shoot to get dirty clothes from 2nd Floor to 1st Floor.
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Posavek Construction, Inc.Posavek Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional galley laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
Edina, MN Laundry Room Interior Design & Remodel
Edina, MN Laundry Room Interior Design & Remodel
Laurie McDowell Interior DesignLaurie McDowell Interior Design
Minneapolis Interior Designer Edina MN Laundry Room Interior Design After
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Trilogy Construction, Inc.Trilogy Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Living
Transitional Living
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
Photography: Brian DeWolf
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets and a dado rail.
Fox Mill Addition and Renovations
Fox Mill Addition and Renovations
Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.Matthew James Carpentry & Design Inc.
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Fort Langley Modern Renovation
Fort Langley Modern Renovation
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Laundry would not feel like a chore in this beautiful space! Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit - Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room
Exposed Brick Wall in Laundry Room
dRemodelingdRemodeling
To add some character and texture, the exposed brick wall adds a beautiful contrast to the laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
This is an example of a coastal galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of a rural galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Baker
Baker
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Gathering House
Gathering House
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
The design of this dedicated laundry room ties into the rest of the house with custom flat panel cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and side-by-side washer and dryer. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre
29 Amber Ridge Court, Berry Mills, NB
29 Amber Ridge Court, Berry Mills, NB
UserUser
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

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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