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L-shaped Utility Room with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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ASID Showcase House Laundry
ASID Showcase House Laundry
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, 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.
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink and brown worktops.
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
This sweet laundry room came to life with the addition of the yellow and blue modern flowered wallpaper and the painted accent cabinets. With yellow traversing draperies, the window is framed out perfectly.
Home Is Where The "Hart" Is
Home Is Where The "Hart" Is
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home is a modern medley of design with metal accents, pastel hues, bright upholstery, wood flooring, and sleek lighting. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/mid-west-living-project/
Kiawah Classic Cassique
Kiawah Classic Cassique
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Holger Obenaus
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Hive HomeHive Home
A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam
Mud Room Renovation to Take the Drudgery Out of Washing Clothes
Mud Room Renovation to Take the Drudgery Out of Washing Clothes
UserUser
No one likes it but there's no way around it — every family has laundry. However, having a well designed space like this one can take the drudgery out of washing clothes. Located off the kitchen and next to the back door, this laundry/mud room is part of the family hub. This is a great arrangement for families that need to multi-task — Keeping the front load washer and dryer in a side-by-side configuration allows for a large countertop that is handy for for folding and sorting. Coat hooks behind the back door a great place to hang raincoats or snow pants until dry, keeping the dampness away from the other jackets and coats. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Organized laundry room
Organized laundry room
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Cleanliness and organization are top priority for this large family laundry room/mudroom. Concrete floors can handle the worst the kids throw at it, while baskets allow separation of clothing depending on color and dirt level!
Traditional
Traditional
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Simple Elegance
Simple Elegance
Tapley Cabinet WorksTapley Cabinet Works
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Duboce Triangle top to bottom renovation
Duboce Triangle top to bottom renovation
Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
New Adura® Max Flooring
New Adura® Max Flooring
ManningtonMannington
A vintage reclaimed oak look, Adura® Max "Sausalito" luxury vinyl plank flooring captures the seaside chic vibe of the California coastal city for which it is named. It features rich oak graining with saw marks and a rustic surface texture emphasizing the look of aged reclaimed wood. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Waterfront shown here).
Siler Ridge Laundry Room 2020
Siler Ridge Laundry Room 2020
Monogram Builders LLCMonogram Builders LLC
Monogram Builders LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and beige worktops.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
ANACAPA
ANACAPA
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

L-shaped Utility Room with Blue Walls 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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