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Alameda Bathrooms
Alameda Bathrooms
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.
The Elevated Cottage
The Elevated Cottage
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and brown worktops.
French Flair in Winchester
French Flair in Winchester
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Boston with wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Candace Nordquist InteriorsCandace Nordquist Interiors
This Laundry room/ Mud room is a functional space. With walnut counter tops, frosted glass door and white walls this space is well balanced with the home.
Light Blue Cabinets in Mudroom with Patterned Floor Tile
Light Blue Cabinets in Mudroom with Patterned Floor Tile
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and brown worktops.
Atlanta Design & Build
Atlanta Design & Build
Barbara Brown PhotographyBarbara Brown Photography
Multi-utility room incorporating laundry, mudroom and guest bath. Including tall pantry storage cabinets, bench and storage for coats. Pocket door separating laundry mudroom from kitchen. Utility sink with butcher block counter and sink cover lid.
Marylebone
Marylebone
Nicola Scannell Design and PropertyNicola Scannell Design and Property
This utility cupboard is an elegant way of making use of a compact space and providing amenities hidden away in the flat.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with beaded cabinets, white cabinets and wood worktops.
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.
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This Mudroom doubles as a laundry room for the main level. Large Slate Tiles on the floor are easy to clean and give great texture to the space. Custom lockers with cushions give each family member a space for their belongings. A drop zone/planning center is a great place for mail and your laptop. A custom barndoor hung from the ceiling in a gray wash slides across the stackable washer and dryer to hide them when not in use. The shiplap walls are painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. Photo by Spacecrafting
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
HomeSmartHomeSmart
Design ideas for a small country galley separated utility room in Phoenix with wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Tuscan Grace
Tuscan Grace
Morningside Architects LLPMorningside Architects LLP
Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Structural Consulting Co., Inc. Interior Designer: Lisa McCollam Designs LLC. Contractor: Gilbert Godbold Photo: HAR
Modern Farmhouse stunner!
Modern Farmhouse stunner!
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Laundry room with built in dog crates!
Photo of a medium sized country galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Richmond with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Queen Anne Laundry
Queen Anne Laundry
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Photographer: NW Architectural Photography / Remodeler: Homeworks by Kelly
Design ideas for a classic galley utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and wood worktops.
Mid Century Modern Update
Mid Century Modern Update
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Emergent ConstructionEmergent Construction
Whonsetler Photography
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Colorful St. Paul Cottage
Colorful St. Paul Cottage
Copper CreekCopper Creek
Builder: Copper Creek, LLC Architect: David Charlez Designs Interior Design: Bria Hammel Interiors Photo Credit: Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a traditional galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel
Mudroom/Laundry Room Remodel
Jillian LareJillian Lare
Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
Inspiration for a small classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Rustic Fusion
Rustic Fusion
Kole Made Design/BuildKole Made Design/Build
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.

Galley Utility Room with Wood 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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