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Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Storage lockers in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Large rural separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
Builders Flooring & DesignBuilders Flooring & Design
Waypoint Cabinetry in 650 Shaker door, painted linen finish.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry (2)
Laundry (2)
Danken Corp.Danken Corp.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
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.
Photo of 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.
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Robbins Architecture
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Full Home Renovation I Fox Point
Full Home Renovation I Fox Point
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
Full Home Renovation from a Traditional Home to a Contemporary Style.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
McMillan
McMillan
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Unique, modern custom home in East Dallas.
Large nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Laundry room in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
Photo of a large rustic utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and orange floors.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Photo of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Doylestown "mud" room
Doylestown "mud" room
Creative Contracting Inc.Creative Contracting Inc.
RVO Photography. Laundry room/ powder room/ back entrance for guests and dogs. Slate- look porcelain tile with custom beadboard and trim details. Practical storage and function for a true "mud" room
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Laundry room cabinets with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, and barn door.
Design ideas for a large utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
Redwood Bungalow
Redwood Bungalow
Maloney Fine Building, Inc.Maloney Fine Building, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops and white walls.
Fort Collins Custom Build
Fort Collins Custom Build
Naturecraft Custom HomesNaturecraft Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, orange cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
Beautiful Bethesda Kitchen and Outdoor living
JEFFCO DevelopmentJEFFCO Development
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and medium wood cabinets.
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive
Martis Camp_Ehrman Drive
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A contemporary laundry room with lots of storage, a stacked washer and dryer, and a deep utility sink.
Photo of a large modern separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Preserve
The Preserve
DeSalvo Adamson Design Associates, LLCDeSalvo Adamson Design Associates, LLC
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Large Orange 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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