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Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Leaside House Renovation
Leaside House Renovation
Jacklynn Little InteriorsJacklynn Little Interiors
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Toronto.
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
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.
2017 Street of Dreams
2017 Street of Dreams
Stone Bridge Homes NWStone Bridge Homes NW
REPIXS
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room and Home Office
Laundry Room and Home Office
Geneva Cabinet GalleryGeneva Cabinet Gallery
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue walls.
Coastal Farmhouse in West University
Coastal Farmhouse in West University
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls and slate flooring.
Valparaiso Lake House
Valparaiso Lake House
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
This young family moved to a lake community full time during Covid. They then wanted to allow the home to become a true year round home over the former weekend house. They wanted to open up the kitchen to allow views from the sink and new island to the views of the lake outside of the living area. The homeowner also wanted an desk area for herself and a walk in pantry. I also took 10' out of their huge garage area and created a large mudroom and laundry room. The staircase was hidden behind a bookcase wall, not at all ideal with two young children up there. I opened that all up right off of the back end of the kitchen. Their house now flows much better and they love their new spaces!
Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
Wash and Dry Photo by Ron Garrison
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Beach Style Laundry Room
Beach Style Laundry Room
This is an example of a large nautical single-wall separated utility room with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Monier Project
Monier Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
white laundry cabinets w/ deep sink
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Bethany Nauert Photography
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and wood worktops.
Bootroom and Laundry Furniture
Bootroom and Laundry Furniture
Newcastle DesignNewcastle Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Briar Manor
Briar Manor
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.
Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer
Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
A double washer and dryer? Yes please!? Swipe to see a 360 view of this basement laundry room project we completed recently! (Cabinetry was custom color matched)
Downtown Oakville Townhouse
Downtown Oakville Townhouse
Vicana Home Renovations Inc.Vicana Home Renovations Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Upper Arlington Tranquil Kitchen and Laundry Space
Upper Arlington Tranquil Kitchen and Laundry Space
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Right beyond the kitchen lies the mudroom. By the look of it you would think it was a part of the kitchen. This mudroom includes plenty of storage space with white shaker cabinets, light green walls, subway tile back-splash, a sink to clean yourself off when coming in from the outside, laminate flooring and large sized washer and dryer.
Traditional Fort Langley Custom Home
Traditional Fort Langley Custom Home
Narrow Gate DevelopmentsNarrow Gate Developments
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Large Grey 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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