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L-shaped Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
7881 Lake House Remodel
7881 Lake House Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis.
Master Laundry Room Contemporary for Entertaining
Master Laundry Room Contemporary for Entertaining
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Functional Utility Room, located just off the Dressing Room in the Master Suite allows quick access for the owners and a view of the private garden. Room size: 7'8" x 8' Ceiling height: 11'
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Timeless transitional mudroom/laundry room, designed by Laura Kulas of Tiffany Brooks Interiors. Photographed by Kiley Humbert Photography
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Braswell Design+BuildBraswell Design+Build
White cabinets, white subway tile and a white marble countertop in this spacious room create a bright, functional space for laundering the clothes of five family members.
First Floor Remodel
First Floor Remodel
Custom LivingCustom Living
Kitchen, Living Room, Fireplace, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Deck Remodel Custom Living Designer- Tom Lazzara After Photos: Jamie Sangar and Justin Simms
Canton Remodel - Lisa Zompa
Canton Remodel - Lisa Zompa
Kitchen Views at National LumberKitchen Views at National Lumber
Designed by Lisa Zompa; Photography by Nat Rea
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Rustic Residence in Mansfield
Rustic Residence in Mansfield
Christopher @ Architects LLCChristopher @ Architects LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
Beauty in the Classics
Beauty in the Classics
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
Interior Changes Home Design
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Bosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.
Scarborough Master Suite
Scarborough Master Suite
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This laundry room space off the master closet is an organizers dream. It is full of drawers, floor to ceiling cabinets with pull outs and hanging drying space. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
Orono Remodel
Orono Remodel
Watermark Design GroupWatermark Design Group
Alyssa Lee
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
White laundry room took advantage of vertical space with a stacked washer and dryer to make room for plenty of storage, a folding area and sink.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, composite countertops and porcelain flooring.
612 Garden Street
612 Garden Street
Hudson Realty GroupHudson Realty Group
JB Real Estate Photography - Jessica Brown
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Family Laundry storage
Family Laundry storage
DesigntankDesigntank
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
French Country Home
French Country Home
Simply Baths & KitchensSimply Baths & Kitchens
Plush, preppy comfort abound in this French country home. No detail goes unnoticed from the ornate wallpaper to the textiles, the entire house is finished & formal, yet warm and inviting.
Stunning and stylish renovation
Stunning and stylish renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Laundry room with ample bench space and cabinetry, including hanging rail!
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

L-shaped Separated 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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