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Grey L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.
Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Inspiration for a large nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and feature lighting.
Transitional Farmhouse
Transitional Farmhouse
Woodharbor Custom CabinetryWoodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Richmond Retreat
Richmond Retreat
Nikole Starr InteriorsNikole Starr Interiors
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.
Northshore Lakehouse
Northshore Lakehouse
Kristina Crestin DesignKristina Crestin Design
Inspiration for a nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cheddington Place
Cheddington Place
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Omaha with beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Skylight Specialists, Inc.Skylight Specialists, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2576 ML
2576 ML
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Columbus with grey walls, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Larsen Home On The Park
Larsen Home On The Park
LarsenLarsen
Teri Fotheringham Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Points Drive Custom - Yarrow Point, WA
Dacoda HomesDacoda Homes
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
KraftMaid: Laundry and Dog Room
KraftMaid: Laundry and Dog Room
KraftMaidKraftMaid
Greyloft cabinetry is accented by a light countertop to create an intriguing contrast in this spacious laundry and dog room.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged sink and beige walls.
15 Nottingham Rd
15 Nottingham Rd
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
JS Gibson
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Glenna Stone Interior DesignGlenna Stone Interior Design
Beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and engineered stone countertops.
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom With Gray Cabinets
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom With Gray Cabinets
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Timeless transitional mudroom/laundry room, designed by Laura Kulas of Tiffany Brooks Interiors. Photographed by Kiley Humbert Photography
Hampton, MD - Classic Whole House Remodel
Hampton, MD - Classic Whole House Remodel
Stephanie Gamble InteriorsStephanie Gamble Interiors
Custom Laundry Room - Blue cabinets, Newport Brass East Linear faucet, with clean quartzite countertops - Jennifer Hughes Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Grey L-shaped 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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