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Galley Utility Room with Red Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Modern Golf Course Home
Modern Golf Course Home
HMH Architecture + InteriorsHMH Architecture + Interiors
Andrew Pogue
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Loft Pétillant
Loft Pétillant
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Thierry Stefanopoulos
This is an example of a small urban galley separated utility room in Paris with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, glass worktops and red worktops.
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The bright lacquered pop of color in this laundry area create a fun atmosphere for a rather daunting task. Photo by NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Circle tiles on the wall and hex on the floor - this bright red really sets the tone for this gorgeous laundry room. Photo Credit - Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a modern galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Terraview Model Home
Terraview Model Home
Ceramic Decor Centre Ltd.Ceramic Decor Centre Ltd.
Floor Tile: Cinq Grey 13x13
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Davis - Highland
Davis - Highland
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Expansive rustic galley utility room in Charlotte with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Prairie-Craftsman Elegance
Prairie-Craftsman Elegance
HMA Architecture Inc.HMA Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for a galley utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and multicoloured worktops.
OFallon Residence
OFallon Residence
Sieglers Custom KitchensSieglers Custom Kitchens
Andrea Oelger, CKD
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Colourful Laundry
Colourful Laundry
Royston Wilson DesignRoyston Wilson Design
Andrew Ashton
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and red cabinets.
Steiner Ranch Golf Club
Steiner Ranch Golf Club
GingerwoodGingerwood
Jerry Hayes Photography
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red cabinets.
The Aspen
The Aspen
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
This is an example of a modern galley separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
Swallow Crescent Re-Vision
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Huge windows bring the outdoors in to this generous laundry room. Photo Credit - Brice Ferre
Modern galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Galley Utility Room with Red Cabinets 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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