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L-shaped Utility Room with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Dirty Paws Laundry Room
Dirty Paws Laundry Room
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Lead Designer: Vawn Greany - Collaborative Interiors / Co-Designer: Trisha Gaffney Interiors / Cabinets: Dura Supreme provided by Collaborative Interiors / Contractor: Homeworks by Kelly / Photography: DC Photography
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.
Kingsway
Kingsway
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
Blackdog Design Build RemodelBlackdog Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Kemper Cabinets: Laundry Room with Dark Gray Cabinets
Kemper Cabinets: Laundry Room with Dark Gray Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Newport Laundry
Newport Laundry
California ClosetsCalifornia Closets
With plenty of sleek cabinet space, a laundry room becomes both serene and efficient.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Palazzo Lago
Palazzo Lago
Silliman CitySide HomesSilliman CitySide Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Modern Seaside Laundry Room
Modern Seaside Laundry Room
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Wall mounted ironing board cabinet, great for space saving in small spaces.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and light hardwood flooring.
2576 ML
2576 ML
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Columbus with grey walls, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Brookhaven Addition
Brookhaven Addition
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Home in Vega
Custom Home in Vega
New Life Homes Inc.New Life Homes Inc.
Gunnar W
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Inspired Elegance
Inspired Elegance
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Sonoma Inspired - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com
Sonoma Inspired - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
North Dakota Laundry
North Dakota Laundry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Corey Gaffer, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
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.
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Beach Park Drive Residence
Beach Park Drive Residence
design styles architecturedesign styles architecture
This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.
Mediterranean Revival
Mediterranean Revival
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, grey floors and black worktops.
Sleek Family Fun
Sleek Family Fun
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.

L-shaped Utility Room with Grey 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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