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L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Toronto with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and grey walls.
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. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Altadore Residence - Niro Developments
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Photo of 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.
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.
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and white walls.
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards Media
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo 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.
Maple Mud/Laundry Room
Maple Mud/Laundry Room
Brice's FurnitureBrice's Furniture
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Wow Great PlaceWow Great Place
This mudroom entry has access from the side of the house, as well as from the garage, and also contains the laundry room, which is very practical for this family when the kids come in from swim lessons or from playing in the snow, the laundry is right there, so wet things can go right in the dryer!
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Custom home built by Werschay Homes in central Minnesota. - 360 Real Estate Image LLC
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Shalom Residence
Shalom Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open concept mudroom laundry room with custom flat panel inset cabinetry, white painted trim, and porcelain tile. (Ryan Hainey)
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
Paris Eden - Closet FactoryParis Eden - Closet Factory
Floor to ceiling cabinetry with a mixture of shelves provides plenty of storage space in this custom laundry room. Plenty of counter space for folding and watching your iPad while performing chores. Pet nook gives a proper space for pet bed and supplies. Space as pictured is in white melamine and RTF however we custom paint so it could be done in paint grade materials just as easily.
Work Center & Laundry room
Work Center & Laundry room
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Work Space/Laundry Room Norman Sizemore Photography
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, dark hardwood flooring and brown worktops.
Glossy Ibis, Kiawah Island
Glossy Ibis, Kiawah Island
Cinder Creek ConstructionCinder Creek Construction
Tripp Smith Photography Architect: Architecture +
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
квартира с одной спальней Москва
квартира с одной спальней Москва
Special-styleSpecial-style
www.special-style.ru
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Utility connecting to the kitchen with plum walls and ceiling, wooden worktop, belfast sink and copper accents. Mustard yellow gingham curtains hide the utilities.
Dulwich wood avenue, SE19
Dulwich wood avenue, SE19
EXCELL BUILDINGEXCELL BUILDING
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Tarrytown Remodel
Tarrytown Remodel
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Witt Architecture Office Photographer: Casey Chapman Ross
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, porcelain flooring and brown worktops.

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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