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Industrial Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

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Rumley Lofts Renovation
Rumley Lofts Renovation
Haven & Co.Haven & Co.
D&M Images
Inspiration for a small urban single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, white walls and brown floors.
Industrial Laundry Room
Industrial Laundry Room
This is an example of a small industrial laundry cupboard in Tampa with beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Индустриальный романтизм
Индустриальный романтизм
Maria VasilenkoMaria Vasilenko
Иван Сорокин
Inspiration for an industrial laundry cupboard in Saint Petersburg with grey walls.
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
Big Panda DesignBig Panda Design
Inspiration for a small urban laundry cupboard in Montreal with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Converted Furniture Factory Condo
Converted Furniture Factory Condo
Debra Poppen DesignsDebra Poppen Designs
Converted Furniture Factory Condo by Debra Poppen Designs of Ada, MI || The laundry room is attached to the master bedroom's walk in closet for convenience. The artistic tile carries on the beach theme within the renovated condo.
Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial
Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Inspiration for a small urban laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb
Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb
Amy Hunt Interior DesignAmy Hunt Interior Design
Creating a utility area on the 1st floor in an unutilised cupboard
Design ideas for a small urban single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets and green cabinets.
SELF A11
SELF A11
Totaste.studio | Виктор ШтефанTotaste.studio | Виктор Штефан
В отдельном помещении расположен постирочно-хозяйственный блок
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Лофт на высоте птичьего полета. Санузел
Лофт на высоте птичьего полета. Санузел
Дизайн-студия "Нота"Дизайн-студия "Нота"
Поскольку квартира не имеет балкона и белье негде сушить, было принято решение организовать стиральную и сушильную машины в сан.узле в колонну, для экономии места. Отличным решением дизайнера стало задекорировать это хоз. Помещение шторой из бархата и шелка. Дополнительным акцентом стала огромная кисть из шелковых нитей. В результате получился некий театральный эффект. Автор проекта Екатерина Петрова. Фото Jan Batiste
Vincennes - studio 19m²
Vincennes - studio 19m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Le placard buanderie a été habillé par les mêmes petites poignées en cuir que celles de l'entrée. Rappel du cuir des tabourets de bar du salon, toujours dans cet esprit brut et industriel.
215 E Ferguson St, Tyler, TX
215 E Ferguson St, Tyler, TX
Solomon Rodgers PhotographySolomon Rodgers Photography
Small urban single-wall laundry cupboard in Austin with a stacked washer and dryer.
Фото: Лофт с элементами советского ретро
Фото: Лофт с элементами советского ретро
Litovka NadezhdaLitovka Nadezhda
Стиральная машина и полки для бытовой химии разместились в коридоре за откатной амбарной дверью
Urban single-wall laundry cupboard in Moscow with grey floors.
Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb
Utility Room: Lewisham Full Flat Refurb
Amy Hunt Interior DesignAmy Hunt Interior Design
Creating a utility area on the 1st floor in an unutilised cupboard
Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets and green cabinets.

Industrial Laundry Cupboard Ideas and Designs

A well designed industrial 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 industrial utility design.

What do I need in my industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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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