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Grey, White Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laurel House
Laurel House
Hark InteriorsHark Interiors
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Brisbane.
Mountain Modern Estate
Mountain Modern Estate
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Rustic utility room in Minneapolis.
Lockleys Bathroom and Laundry
Lockleys Bathroom and Laundry
TK Design | Interior DesignTK Design | Interior Design
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Adelaide.
Mid Century Second Story Addition
Mid Century Second Story Addition
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Built-in shelves and hangers!
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Cremorne Residence
Cremorne Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Sydney.
Tallabudgera Revamp
Tallabudgera Revamp
Lynda MacDonald Interior DesignLynda MacDonald Interior Design
Photo of a classic utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Kincumber House
Kincumber House
Danielle Victoria Design Studio P/LDanielle Victoria Design Studio P/L
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, beige floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Midway Farm
Midway Farm
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Inspiration for a country utility room in Salt Lake City.
The Ranch Project
The Ranch Project
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Inspiration for a large nautical single-wall utility room in Other with a feature wall, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Mt Hawthorn Renovation, Extension & Styling Project
Mt Hawthorn Renovation, Extension & Styling Project
Colourcube InteriorsColourcube Interiors
Mt Hawthorn Renovation, Extension and Styling Project
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Perth.
Frederick Refresh
Frederick Refresh
Jessica Nelson DesignJessica Nelson Design
This is an example of a nautical utility room in Seattle.
Nepean
Nepean
Distinct Innovations Pty LtdDistinct Innovations Pty Ltd
Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve. ​
Quilters home
Quilters home
Agnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHYAgnieszka Jakubowicz PHOTOGRAPHY
Design: Studio Three Design, Inc / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
This is an example of a farmhouse utility room in San Francisco with a feature wall.
Bedford St
Bedford St
Green Chip Constructions Pty LtdGreen Chip Constructions Pty Ltd
Photo of a scandi utility room in Sydney.
Cascade Renovation
Cascade Renovation
DMB Interior Design-BuildDMB Interior Design-Build
Step into this beautiful Laundry Room & Mud Room, though this space is aesthetically stunning it functions on many levels. The space as a whole offers a spot for winter coats and muddy boots to come off and be hung up. The porcelain tile floors will have no problem holding up to winter salt. Mean while if the kids do come inside with wet cloths from the harsh Rochester, NY winters their hats can get hung right up on the laundry room hanging rob and snow damped cloths can go straight into the washer and dryer. Wash away stains in the Stainless Steel undermount sink. Once laundry is all said and done, you can do the folding right on the white Quartz counter. A spot was designated to store things for the family dog and a place for him to have his meals. The powder room completes the space by giving the family a spot to wash up before dinner at the porcelain pedestal sink and grab a fresh towel out of the custom built-in cabinetry.
Rectified Rolling Green
Rectified Rolling Green
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: Terra Firma Interior Design: Kipling House Interiors Photography: B2 Photography
Photo of a classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a side by side washer and dryer and feature lighting.
Seven Oaks Home
Seven Oaks Home
Skelly BuildSkelly Build
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Austin.
New Bungalow
New Bungalow
Nuela DesignsNuela Designs
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and grey floors.
New space with a little bit of old
New space with a little bit of old
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Nashville with beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors and white worktops.
McMahons Point Project
McMahons Point Project
Alix Helps InteriorsAlix Helps Interiors
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Sydney.

Grey, White 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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