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Grey Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room with White Beadboard Cabinetry
Laundry Room with White Beadboard Cabinetry
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Laundry room features beadboard cabinetry and travertine flooring. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
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.
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A built in unit for the washer and dryer allows for basket storage below for easy transfer of laundry. A small counter at the end of the wall serves as an area for folding and hanging clothes when needed.
Laundry/Mudroom update
Laundry/Mudroom update
Hendolhurst Homes Inc.Hendolhurst Homes Inc.
Ryan E Swierczynski
Small classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Colorful Cape Cod Addition
Colorful Cape Cod Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Creating Open Concept Living
Creating Open Concept Living
Amsted Design-BuildAmsted Design-Build
Clever interior design and impeccable craftsmanship were integral to this project, as we added a 10x10 addition to square up the back of the home, and turned a series of divided spaces into an open-concept plan. The homeowners wanted a big kitchen with an island large enough for their entire family, and an adjacent informal space to encourage time spent together. Custom built-ins help keep their TV, desk, and large book and game collections tidy. Upstairs, we reorganized the second and third stories to add privacy for the parents and independence for their growing kids. The new third floor master bedroom includes an ensuite and reading corner. The three kids now have their bedrooms together on the second floor, with an updated bathroom and a “secret” passageway between their closets! Gordon King Photography
Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Bliss CabinetsBliss Cabinets
Shaker Grey Laundry Room Cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Lori Jolin Design, LLC.Lori Jolin Design, LLC.
2014 CotY Award - Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 Sutter Photographers - The client wanted a space for their dog’s kennel, food, etc. It has quickly become his favorite spot (bottom right). -We found a space in the laundry room to accommodate everything - deep laundry baskets for storage, hanging rods for quick accessibility, close cabinets to hide anything. - A palette of 5 colors was used throughout the home to create a peaceful and tranquil feeling.
"Fun"ctional Laundry Room
"Fun"ctional Laundry Room
JBR DesignsJBR Designs
We put the FUN in FUNCTIONAL! This small but funtional laundry room offers open and closed storage space, a hanging bar, hooks, space for a portable laundry hampers and a space to hang your ironing board! All in a 5'x7' space!
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
EURO Design BuildEURO Design Build
Large country galley separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase: "The Press Room"
2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase: "The Press Room"
Bakamis Design GroupBakamis Design Group
Kathryn MacDonald
This is an example of a rustic utility room in San Francisco with yellow walls and a feature wall.
Yellow Laundry Room: Craftsman Custom Home Project
Yellow Laundry Room: Craftsman Custom Home Project
Stahl Homes LLCStahl Homes LLC
First floor laundry room. This custom house also has a laundry room on the second floor. The owners use this additional laundry area for rugs/blankets, outerwear and athletic wear.
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Design ideas for a small rural galley utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Antique White Laundry Room Cabinetry
Antique White Laundry Room Cabinetry
Emily HerderEmily Herder
Emily Herder
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.
Private Residence - Falmouth Foreside, Maine
Private Residence - Falmouth Foreside, Maine
M.R. BREWER INC.M.R. BREWER INC.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
The laundry room features a hanging stripe which the homeowner mounted towel racks and towel bars to.
Photo of a small rural galley utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Multi-use Landry Room – Woolman Woods – Fall 2013 Parade
Multi-use Landry Room – Woolman Woods – Fall 2013 Parade
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Spacious upstairs laundry room with ample storage. Photography by Spacecrafting
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
G & L Residence
G & L Residence
West Coast HomesWest Coast Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Grey Utility Room with Yellow Walls 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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