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Photo of a small industrial utility room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
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Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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This is an example of an industrial utility room in Perth.
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This is an example of an urban utility room in Tokyo.
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This is an example of an industrial utility room in Berlin.
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Photo of an industrial utility room in Milan.
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Glendale AZ Home Addition
Tru Builders LLCTru Builders LLC
Photo of an industrial galley separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL
The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
Large urban galley utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors, white worktops and brick walls.
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Reclaimed maple bowling alley slab counter tops with a stainless steel farm style sink on a 3/4" black pipe stand and tiled backsplash.
Inspiration for a small industrial galley separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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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.
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Urban utility room in Yokohama with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, grey floors and an integrated washer and dryer.
The Laundry: tucked away behind fir doors with flipper door hardware.
The Laundry: tucked away behind fir doors with flipper door hardware.
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Photo of an urban utility room in San Francisco.
Argent
Argent
Inavogue Kitchens & CabinetsInavogue Kitchens & Cabinets
Inspiration for an urban l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and orange worktops.
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Stainless steel dog grooming sinks made using heavy-duty, 16ga type 304 #4 stainless steel.
This is an example of an urban utility room in Ottawa with an utility sink.
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Design ideas for an industrial utility room in London.
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Industrial Extension
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Photo of an industrial utility room in Other.
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Industrial Barn Door Hardware
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Inspiration for an industrial utility room in Los Angeles.

Industrial Utility Room 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.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Industrial Laundry Closet
Industrial Laundry Closet
Apostrophe Home and EventsApostrophe Home and Events
This is an example of an industrial utility room in Other.
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