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Galley Utility Room with White Worktops 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.
Eliza House
Eliza House
WALAWALA
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Riverview residence (Part 2)
Riverview residence (Part 2)
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
photography: Viktor Ramos
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Elsternwick House
Elsternwick House
de.archde.arch
Medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and white worktops.
Mclaughlin
Mclaughlin
Meg Blu HomeMeg Blu Home
Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and wallpapered walls.
Dark Green Boot Room
Dark Green Boot Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.
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.
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Marvin, NC- Laundry room
Leslie Williams Interior DesignLeslie Williams Interior Design
This busy family needed a functional yet beautiful laundry room since it is off the garage entrance as well as it's own entrance off the front of the house too!
Inglewood
Inglewood
Aspire Homes & RenovationsAspire Homes & Renovations
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Custom Build
Custom Build
Genyou BuildersGenyou Builders
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLCDulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC
Two adjoining challenging small spaces with three functions transformed into one great space: Laundry Room, Full Bathroom & Utility Room.
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
1950's Accessible Ranch
1950's Accessible Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The mudroom combines a laundry with a dog wash and dog crate. The dog wash is one of a kin, with a pair of hinged glass doors.
Contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Marlin LB
Marlin LB
Interior ConsultantsInterior Consultants
Flat panel high gloss cabinets with pattern blue cement tiles to create drama
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Custom Laundry & Mud Room
Custom Laundry & Mud Room
Leone BuildersLeone Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
PORT MARGATE, Newport Beach, CA
PORT MARGATE, Newport Beach, CA
Grace Blu Interior DesignGrace Blu Interior Design
Design ideas for a beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLCMichelle Yorke Interior Design LLC
We used a delightful mix of soft color tones and warm wood floors in this Sammamish lakefront home. Project designed by Michelle Yorke Interior Design Firm in Bellevue. Serving Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Seattle. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/sammamish-lakefront-home/
Powell Laundry Room
Powell Laundry Room
Dave Fox Design Build RemodelersDave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Laundry room Concept, modern farmhouse, with farmhouse sink, wood floors, grey cabinets, mini fridge in Powell
This is an example of a medium sized country galley utility room in Columbus with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Retreat
Contemporary Retreat
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, white floors and white worktops.

Galley Utility Room with White 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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