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Butlers pantry, Frome
Butlers pantry, Frome
Mayberry InteriorsMayberry Interiors
New butlers pantry.
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in Other.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
This is an example of a separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Country no.7
Modern Country no.7
Anthony Edwards KitchensAnthony Edwards Kitchens
16th Century Grade II* listed townhouse in Petersfield, Hampshire.
Inspiration for a rural separated utility room in Hampshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Upper Makefield Pantry/ Dog Room w/ StarMark Custom Cabinetry
Upper Makefield Pantry/ Dog Room w/ StarMark Custom Cabinetry
Niece LumberNiece Lumber
Niece Kitchen Designer- Jill Opdyke Starmark Cabinetry pantry/ dog room in cherry wood with "driftwood" stain. Countertop- Granite, color "steel grey" polished. Country: United States
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. PhotographerLink
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.
Traditional White Laundry
Traditional White Laundry
Schrocks of Walnut CreekSchrocks of Walnut Creek
Photo by Morehead Marketing, Inc.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Cleveland.
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Mark Teskey Architectural PhotographyMark Teskey Architectural Photography
Dream Remodel Mud Room + Laundry showing the built-in coat / boot rack and washer+dryer. (c) 2013 Mark Teskey - Mark Teskey Architectural Photography
Kirkland Traditional
Kirkland Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
A traditional style laundry room with sink and large painted desk.
Inspiration for a small classic utility room in Seattle with white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Breezeway Laundry
Breezeway Laundry
Accent RemodelingAccent Remodeling
This underutilized breezeway has been expanded and insulated to create an inviting entry and laundry space. White thermofoil cabinets create a clean traditional space. Details were designed especially for this client in order to create the best quality of living within the space. A nook stores the laundry basket, a shelf above the washer and dryer prevents the loss of socks and other objects, the space was expanded to accomidate the freezer, and plenty of storage was added for a pantry, and kitchen storage. This room adds a space to the house that serves so many functions.
Heatherbrae Residence
Heatherbrae Residence
RafterhouseRafterhouse
This is an example of a farmhouse utility room in Phoenix.
Historic Home Remodel
Historic Home Remodel
Quality Design & RemodelQuality Design & Remodel
Design ideas for an utility room.
Great George
Great George
ABI InteriorsABI Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Hopes Neck Farmhouse Mud Room
Hopes Neck Farmhouse Mud Room
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Atlanta.
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.
Skyline Park at Easton Park - Avalon ll
Skyline Park at Easton Park - Avalon ll
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
ホワイトを基調としたカリフォルニア・リゾートスタイルの邸宅
ホワイトを基調としたカリフォルニア・リゾートスタイルの邸宅
メープルホームズインターナショナルメープルホームズインターナショナル
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Yokohama with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Dollingston
Dollingston
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.
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.
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Neptune by Global VillageNeptune by Global Village
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Dublin.

Grey 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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