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Large and Expansive Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Residential Services of TulsaResidential Services of Tulsa
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Dog Parlor
Dog Parlor
Robertson KitchensRobertson Kitchens
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.
Dog Parlor
Dog Parlor
Robertson KitchensRobertson Kitchens
This is an example of a large utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.
Little Reef House
Little Reef House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
william quarles photographer
Large classic galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Sunny Home in Waterloo (1877)
Sunny Home in Waterloo (1877)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
European frameless cabinet construction with wide profile shaker style doors and drawers. Custom lacquer finish and solid surface countertops.
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cumberland
Cumberland
UserUser
Andrew Snow
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Farmhouse Laundry Room with Mobile Island
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, green cabinets, brown floors and white worktops.
Appel Residence | Laundry
Appel Residence | Laundry
West Coast HomesWest Coast Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
Jane Lockhart DesignJane Lockhart Design
Photo by Brandon Barré.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink and recessed-panel cabinets.
* 2011 THIRD PLACE - ASID - RESIDENTIAL * Scottsdale Elegance
* 2011 THIRD PLACE - ASID - RESIDENTIAL * Scottsdale Elegance
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCErnesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC
Scottsdale Elegance - Laundry Room - General View
Design ideas for an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with white cabinets, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Marston Lower Level
Marston Lower Level
College City Design BuildCollege City Design Build
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, grey floors, beige worktops and grey walls.
Pine Valley - Lake Cabin
Pine Valley - Lake Cabin
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
B&S Woodworking Inc.B&S Woodworking Inc.
Lubbock parade homes 2011..
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and exposed beams.
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry Closet Remodel with a Miele Washer and Dryer
Laundry Closet Remodel with a Miele Washer and Dryer
Gayler Design BuildGayler Design Build
Gayler transformed an existing unused linen closet into a fully functioning laundry facility. The repurposed closet now includes a Miele Washer and Dryer topped with a quartz countertop. Two overhead cabinets provide plenty of storage, along with open shelving and a drying rod. All can be easily hidden away with two large doors when not in use.

Large and Expansive 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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