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Green Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC
Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
Ken Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a small classic laundry cupboard in DC Metro with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Luxury Custom Home Design
Luxury Custom Home Design
Design Everest: Santa RosaDesign Everest: Santa Rosa
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, flat-panel cabinets and a built-in sink.
Traditional Master Suite Remodel, Berkeley CA
Traditional Master Suite Remodel, Berkeley CA
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Oasis In the Woods
Oasis In the Woods
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. The laundry space is designed for convenience and seamless organization by being cleverly concealed behind elegant doors. This practical design ensures that the laundry area remains tidy and out of sight when not in use. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/
Lusk House
Lusk House
JEArchitectureJEArchitecture
Polished concrete floors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, concrete flooring, grey floors, beige worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Pasadena, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
Pasadena, CA / Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
ING ConstructionING Construction
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build / Closet Stackable Washer and Dryer
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Country New build
Country New build
Harriet Hughes Interior DesignHarriet Hughes Interior Design
Beautiful tongue and groove and shaker boot room.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and red floors.
Kostner Project
Kostner Project
Cobblestone Remodeling Inc.Cobblestone Remodeling Inc.
Dan Di Nanno
Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Stonebank Carpentry & Joinery LtdStonebank Carpentry & Joinery Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized rural single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floors.
Collwood Area, San Diego, Spec House
Collwood Area, San Diego, Spec House
Hedy Rogers, CKDHedy Rogers, CKD
Photo of a small traditional laundry cupboard in San Diego with light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Жалюзийные двери в постирочную для Лидии
Жалюзийные двери в постирочную для Лидии
Двери-жалюзи.рфДвери-жалюзи.рф
This is an example of a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Moscow with louvered cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Puka OrganizingPuka Organizing
Photo of a medium sized classic laundry cupboard in Nashville with blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Benton Master Suite Remodel
Traditional Benton Master Suite Remodel
JEB Design/BuildJEB Design/Build
Large traditional laundry cupboard in New Orleans with white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beachy Laundry Room
Beachy Laundry Room
UserUser
Matt Parvin Photography
Inspiration for a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in Wilmington with yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
YIXIN CONSTRUCTION INC.YIXIN CONSTRUCTION INC.
This is an example of a traditional laundry cupboard in Toronto with grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and a dado rail.
2004 Havenville
2004 Havenville
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized galley laundry cupboard in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room with Hidden Bathroom
Laundry Room with Hidden Bathroom
Jefferson RenovationJefferson Renovation
Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Other.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Better ClosetA Better Closet
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Birmingham with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lusk House
Lusk House
JEArchitectureJEArchitecture
Hidden door to utility
Photo of a large galley laundry cupboard in Dublin with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige worktops, a vaulted ceiling and concrete flooring.
Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC
Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
Ken Wyner Photography
Small traditional laundry cupboard in DC Metro with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.

Green Laundry Cupboard 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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