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L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Washington DC
Washington DC
Niki VanechNiki Vanech
Total gut and renovation of a Georgetown 1900 townhouse.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
Landes WoodWorkingLandes WoodWorking
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink and brown walls.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Practical Laundry Space
Practical Laundry Space
S&D Renovations Inc.S&D Renovations Inc.
Elements and style from the main space are continued once again in the spacious laundry room, where an enlarged entryway makes access very easy.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Southampton BuildersSouthampton Builders
Custom Laundry Room with Hidden Washer and Dryer. Shaker Stained Cabinets in Laundry Room. Hidden Washer and Dryer Cabinets. New Venetian Granite in Laundry Room. Light Colored Granite and Stained Cabinets in Laundry Room. Shaker Stained Cabinets. This Custom Laundry Room was Built by Southampton in Oak Brook Illinois. If You are Looking For Laundry Room and Mudroom Remodeling in Oak Brook Illinois Please Give Southampton Builders a Call. Southampton also Builds Custom Homes in Oak Brook Illinois with Custom Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms. Our Custom Laundry Rooms and Mudrooms Feature Custom Cabinetry, Built in Lockers, Cubbies, Benches and Built-ins. Southampton Builds and Remodels Custom Homes in Northern Illinois. Fridges in Mudrooms. Laundry Room Fridges. Mudroom Freezers. Dirty Kitchens. Geneva IL. 60134 Photo Copyright Jonathan Nutt
Mountain Village1
Mountain Village1
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
YBC Parade of Homes 2014
YBC Parade of Homes 2014
Yellowstone Basin Construction / YBCYellowstone Basin Construction / YBC
Vanleggalo Photography by Rob Vann
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Hardwood
Hardwood
Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.
Cut-Rite Carpet and Design Center is located at 825 White Plains Road (Rt. 22), Scarsdale, NY 10583. Come visit us! We are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. (914) 506-5431 http://www.cutritecarpets.com/
Home in Boston Heights
Home in Boston Heights
Northport Flooring AmericaNorthport Flooring America
D. Fay Photo, M.Beasley Designer. Laundry Room: Wall from Mediterranea: Chicago - Old Chicago City Mix.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown floors and vinyl flooring.
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a feature wall.
o4 parade
o4 parade
Base Camp Builders, Inc.Base Camp Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with medium wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Archea - buanderie sur mesure
Archea - buanderie sur mesure
Archea officielArchea officiel
Dans cet espace restreint, à côté des machines superposées, deux rangements à portes battantes encadrent l’évier. Pour une luminosité optimale, un éclairage Led et un miroir ont été intégrés. Sur l’autre pan de mur, un placard à portes coulissantes comprend notamment un espace dédié à la planche à repasser et se termine par un placard ouvert avec tiroirs. Enfin, l’espace réduit sous la fenêtre accueille un banc-rangement à chaussures.
Mesa
Mesa
Castle Kitchens and InteriorsCastle Kitchens and Interiors
Laundry after. Jennifer Hayes
Small classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
My Houzz: One Story Spanish Style Home Near Palm Springs
My Houzz: One Story Spanish Style Home Near Palm Springs
Planning PrettyPlanning Pretty
Camille Simmons
Inspiration for a small mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Residence Muskoka
Private Residence Muskoka
Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.
Robert Nelson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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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