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L-shaped Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional 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.
Diablo Family Manor
Diablo Family Manor
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Traditional l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Mudroom off entryway
Mudroom off entryway
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: G Design Studio, LLC. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Sorghum Mill Esatate
Sorghum Mill Esatate
Nicole Rickey Interior DesignNicole Rickey Interior Design
Flow Photography
Medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and shaker cabinets.
Raleigh Transitional
Raleigh Transitional
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.
Wayzata New Build
Wayzata New Build
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Gordon James Design Build
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pasadena
Pasadena
Louise O'Malley Interior DesignLouise O'Malley Interior Design
Photography - Eric Moore
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and beige walls.
Project Stellar Cellar
Project Stellar Cellar
Austin and Co. Architecture and DesignAustin and Co. Architecture and Design
Photo of a small rural l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beaded cabinets.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Osthed
Osthed
Salt Design Cabinet & MillSalt Design Cabinet & Mill
Medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized industrial l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
EBL ConstructionEBL Construction
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
CW1 - Mud Room
CW1 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Find these photos and more on our website! https://www.cascadewest.com
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies
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.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Laundry room with subway tiles, concrete countertop, sink, and washer and dryer side by side. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large rural l-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

L-shaped Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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