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Grey Single-wall Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room with statement tile and cabinets galore
Laundry Room with statement tile and cabinets galore
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
The layout of this laundry room did not change, functionality did. Inspired by the unique square 9×9 tile seen on the floor, we designed the space to reflect this tile – a modern twist on old-European elegance. Paired with loads of cabinets, a laundry room sink and custom wood top, we created a fun and beautiful space to do laundry for a family of five! Note the the appliance hookups are hidden. To keep a seamless look, our carpentry team custom built the folding table shelf. There is a removable board at the back of the wood countertop that can be removed if the hookups need to be accessed.
Ambler Road
Ambler Road
CairnCairn
Peter Landers
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance
Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance
K.G.Bell ConstructionK.G.Bell Construction
No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls.
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
We maximized storage in the small laundry room, adding a Carrara marble counter and an oak shelf on the wall above, as well as a full length pantry which serves as a utility closet and cabinets above the washer and dryer. A vintage window sash replaced the earlier vinyl window that was installed in an earlier renovation.
Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
Christopher Peters Kitchens and InteriorsChristopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors
A stylish utility / bootroom, featuring oak worktops and shelving, sliding door storage, coat hanging and a boot room bench. Hand-painted in Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White and Railings.
Magnolia Cottage
Magnolia Cottage
Intertwine House PlansIntertwine House Plans
Magnolia Cottage has a wide front hall with a space saving laundry closet. Stacked washer/dryer and folding space
Small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in Charleston with engineered stone countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.
Hampstead Cottage
Hampstead Cottage
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Estate Lane
Estate Lane
Golden Builders Group, LLCGolden Builders Group, LLC
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Claremont
Claremont
son & son architectsson & son architects
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Compact Laundry and Powder Room. Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, beige walls, beige worktops, ceramic splashback and blue splashback.
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Inspired Closets by Organized SpacesInspired Closets by Organized Spaces
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Jim Fuhrmann Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase
2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
Small rural single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
Design Set MatchDesign Set Match
Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs
Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
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dogs dream
dogs dream
Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLCArtistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Style Revamp Finish CarpentryStyle Revamp Finish Carpentry
Who loves laundry? I'm sure it is not a favorite among many, but if your laundry room sparkles, you might fall in love with the process. Style Revamp had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our talented client @honeyb1965 in transforming her laundry room into a sensational space. Ship-lap and built-ins are the perfect design pairing in a variety of interior spaces, but one of our favorites is the laundry room. Ship-lap was installed on one wall, and then gorgeous built-in adjustable cubbies were designed to fit functional storage baskets our client found at Costco. Our client wanted a pullout drying rack, and after sourcing several options, we decided to design and build a custom one. Our client is a remarkable woodworker and designed the rustic countertop using the shou sugi ban method of wood-burning, then stained weathered grey and a light drybrush of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in old white. It's beautiful! She also built a slim storage cart to fit in between the washer and dryer to hide the trash can and provide extra storage. She is a genius! I will steal this idea for future laundry room design layouts:) Thank you @honeyb1965

Grey 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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