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Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mediterra
Mediterra
Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
Summer House
Summer House
Lim Design Studio, IncLim Design Studio, Inc
Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and white worktops.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Ponte Vedra Contemporary
Ponte Vedra Contemporary
Aria Homes, Inc.Aria Homes, Inc.
Jessie Preza Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ellerton - Lake Cottage
Ellerton - Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Segard Builders Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Symmetry and traditional sensibilities drive this homes stately style. Flanking garages compliment a grand entrance and frame a roundabout style motor court. On axis, and centered on the homes roofline is a traditional A-frame dormer. The walkout rear elevation is covered by a paired column gallery that is connected to the main levels living, dining, and master bedroom. Inside, the foyer is centrally located, and flanked to the right by a grand staircase. To the left of the foyer is the homes private master suite featuring a roomy study, expansive dressing room, and bedroom. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by large windows and a pair of French doors open onto a separate outdoor grill space. The kitchen island, with seating for seven, is strategically placed on axis to the living room fireplace and the dining room table. Taking a trip down the grand staircase reveals the lower level living room, which serves as an entertainment space between the private bedrooms to the left and separate guest bedroom suite to the right. Rounding out this plans key features is the attached garage, which has its own separate staircase connecting it to the lower level as well as the bonus room above.
Mid Century Kitchen
Mid Century Kitchen
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
Addison
Addison
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink, porcelain flooring and grey walls.
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.
Reforma integral de piso amplio en Bilbao
Reforma integral de piso amplio en Bilbao
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Biderbost Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Bilbao with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, laminate floors, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
Gentilly Home
Gentilly Home
CELTICBUILDCELTICBUILD
Medium sized country single-wall utility room in New Orleans with wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Brightlife/Itor Idea House
Brightlife/Itor Idea House
Design EliteDesign Elite
Photos Courtesy Goodwin Foust
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Kenthurst - Bespoke Bathrooms & Laundry
Kenthurst - Bespoke Bathrooms & Laundry
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Storage
Laundry Storage
TidySquares Inc.TidySquares Inc.
Let TidySquares help you make laundry a breeze. Choose our floating storage system if you want easy cleanup and long lasting quality. Included are the shelves with extra thickness of 1 inch, full built-in backing and extra supports for strong and sturdy units. Shown in white modern finish, this system is versatile to your configuration. Whether you want to include a broom and vacuum in your tall locker, linens or other supplies, change it up with our adjustable shelves and extra deep 20”-24” cabinets to store it all!
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.
House of Blues
House of Blues
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Design ideas for a large nautical single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and white floors.
Gaven Laundry
Gaven Laundry
WILLOW + FINCH InteriorsWILLOW + FINCH Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, mosaic tiled splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
24th St.
24th St.
Andre Rothblatt ArchitectureAndre Rothblatt Architecture
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Traditional Home Remodel
Traditional Home Remodel
Luxe Kitchens & InteriorsLuxe Kitchens & Interiors
Classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Grovepoint
Grovepoint
Holmes + Salter InteriorsHolmes + Salter Interiors
Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls and travertine flooring.

Green Single-wall Utility Room 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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