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Grey Utility Room with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Hudson
Hudson
UserUser
Small classic laundry cupboard in Omaha with carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
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.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.
Overlook
Overlook
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Photo of a large modern utility room in San Francisco with grey walls and carpet.
A Hamptons Influenced Home
A Hamptons Influenced Home
Van Auken Akins Architects LLCVan Auken Akins Architects LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.
DC Row House
DC Row House
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Walk-in
Laundry Room Walk-in
The Closet CompanyThe Closet Company
Custom designed walk-in closet attached to the laundry room by The Closet Company in Green Bay, Appleton, Door County
Photo of a medium sized utility room in Other with dark wood cabinets and carpet.
Secret door kitchen
Secret door kitchen
Sam WoodSam Wood
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floors and white worktops.
1880 Renovation
1880 Renovation
Terrance J Souza Custom Building & RemodelingTerrance J Souza Custom Building & Remodeling
Single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary/Chic House Update
Contemporary/Chic House Update
Garden State TileGarden State Tile
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wondrous Windermire
Wondrous Windermire
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Exclusive to TLC – Lees Studio
Exclusive to TLC – Lees Studio
TLC Carpet One Floor and HomeTLC Carpet One Floor and Home
Exclusively at TLC Carpet One & Floor in Craig, CO. Make a big impression on friends and family with carpeting to match your personality. Choose from the latest made-to-be-noticed colors, styles and patterns, plus peace of mind with our exclusive 25 Year “No Exclusions” Stain Warranty.*
Absolute Resort style living in Hope Island
Absolute Resort style living in Hope Island
Hezzelic HomesHezzelic Homes
Medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wondrous Windermire
Wondrous Windermire
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Grey Utility Room with Carpet 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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