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Galley Utility Room with Blue Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Bavarian Castle
Bavarian Castle
Brent Gibson Classic Home DesignBrent Gibson Classic Home Design
This is an example of a large rustic galley utility room in Oklahoma City with brick flooring, blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and blue worktops.
New Farmhouse in Franklin
New Farmhouse in Franklin
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
This is an example of a farmhouse galley utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, blue worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Shoal Creek House
Shoal Creek House
R BuildersR Builders
Reagan Taylor
Inspiration for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and blue worktops.
Lyneham House
Lyneham House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and blue worktops.
Complete Condo Remodel- L'Ambiance @ Longboat Key
Complete Condo Remodel- L'Ambiance @ Longboat Key
Markley ConstructionMarkley Construction
Design ideas for a contemporary galley utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and blue worktops.
Lake George
Lake George
Paradox Surfaces, INC.Paradox Surfaces, INC.
Expansive traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops, wainscoting and porcelain flooring.
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
UserUser
Large country galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and blue worktops.
Cedarbrush Residence
Cedarbrush Residence
True Homes PhotographyTrue Homes Photography
Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and blue worktops.
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Surprise! Stacked compact laundry machines are tucked behind the tall pantry cabinet along with a broom closet (not shown). The adjoining countertop is perfect for folding laundry, prepare pet meals, arranging flowers and more!
Truly Custom Craftsman
Truly Custom Craftsman
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and blue worktops.
Bespoke utility room
Bespoke utility room
DISCOVER kitchen interior designDISCOVER kitchen interior design
Bespoke traditional in-frame painted utility room
Design ideas for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Buckinghamshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
UserUser
Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and blue worktops.
Balsam Way Kitchen, Whistler - Renovation
Balsam Way Kitchen, Whistler - Renovation
RDC Fine Homes, Inc.RDC Fine Homes, Inc.
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, blue worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
A New Take on Entertaining
A New Take on Entertaining
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, white floors and blue worktops.
Structured Showroom
Structured Showroom
Structured CabinetryStructured Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops and blue worktops.
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Medium sized coastal galley utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops, wainscoting and porcelain flooring.
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
Contemporary Farmhouse New Build
UserUser
Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and blue worktops.
Cedarbrush Residence
Cedarbrush Residence
True Homes PhotographyTrue Homes Photography
Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops and grey walls.
Cedarbrush Residence
Cedarbrush Residence
True Homes PhotographyTrue Homes Photography
Hunter Coon - True Homes Photography
Contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and blue worktops.

Galley Utility Room with Blue Worktops 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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