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L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Lake Cornelia Laundry
Lake Cornelia Laundry
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Omnia ConstructionOmnia Construction
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Larchlea Project
Larchlea Project
Petrucci HomesPetrucci Homes
This is an example of a large rural l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, multi-coloured floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Gotta love a vintage/retro orange fridge!
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Updated Multi Use Space
Updated Multi Use Space
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style
Coyote Circle
Coyote Circle
Andrea Wojciak InteriorsAndrea Wojciak Interiors
BCNK Photography
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop
Built in Lockers in Mudroom with Large Island with Walnut Countertop
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Walnut countertops on the mudroom island is a great durable surface that can be blemished and sanded out. The overhang at the end is the perfect spot for kids to do homework after a long day at school. The lockers offer a great spot for everyday items to be stored and organized for each child.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
SM Mudroom & Laundry Room
SM Mudroom & Laundry Room
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
Labra Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and a dado rail.
Birch & Painted Slab Door Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath.
Birch & Painted Slab Door Kitchen in Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath.
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
Beau-Port Limited.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Hampshire with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
The Charles House
The Charles House
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Aspen Stone Renovation
Aspen Stone Renovation
Knight Custom HomesKnight Custom Homes
These homeowners told us they were so in love with some of the details in our Springbank Hill renovation that they wanted to see a couple of them in their own home - so we obliged! It was an honour to know that we nailed the design on the original so perfectly that another family would want to bring a similar version of it into their own home. In the kitchen, we knocked out the triangular island and the pantry to make way for a better layout with even more storage space for this young family. A fresh laundry room with ample cabinetry and a serene ensuite with a show-stopping black tub also brought a new look to what was once a dark and dated builder grade home. Designer: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Appalachian Farmhouse
Appalachian Farmhouse
4 Forty Four4 Forty Four
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, wood worktops, beige walls and brown floors.

L-shaped 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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