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Galley Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
3587 Altadena Park
3587 Altadena Park
Wedgworth CompaniesWedgworth Companies
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, beige floors and beige worktops.
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 and is the perfect backdrop for the floor to ceiling white subway tiles. 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
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Small industrial galley separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home
UserUser
Custom white cabinetry, a small sink, and lots of cubbbies with storage complete this custom laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Gary Randolph Master Builder
Gary Randolph Master Builder
AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Wayzata Custom Home (2015)
Wayzata Custom Home (2015)
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a small modern galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Traditional laundry room on second floor with open shelving and beadboard paneling Pete Weigley
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Cathaway Laundry
Cathaway Laundry
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
Photo of a beach style galley separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
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.
Dog wash in Laundry
Dog wash in Laundry
Ford & AssociatesFord & Associates
We took advantage of this extra large laundry room and put in a bath and bed for the dog. So much better than going to the groomer or trying to get them out of the tub!!
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Dorothy Greenlee DesignsDorothy Greenlee Designs
This simple and classic laundry room with it's white appliances and cabinets just needed a little decor to dress it up a bid and add some interest. We had the sayings printed and framed. They appear as chalk boards, but they are not. We added some inexpensive and classic clear jars above with storage for utilitarian items that also act as decor. Photo Credit to Doubletake Studios
Chesapeake Modern
Chesapeake Modern
TailorCraft Builders, Inc.TailorCraft Builders, Inc.
These minimalist custom cabinets keep the modern theme rolling throughout the home and into the laundry room. Built by custom home builders TailorCraft Builders in Annapolis, MD.
Dog Wash
Dog Wash
Christie Architecture LLCChristie Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Galley Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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