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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.
Homearama 2014 Shakes Run
Homearama 2014 Shakes Run
Steinbock Interior Design GroupSteinbock Interior Design Group
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, pink walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pointed Pines Lodge
Pointed Pines Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Natalie Jonas
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and brown walls.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
LAUNDRY ROOMS
LAUNDRY ROOMS
WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
HARRY TAYLOR
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Wilmington with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
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.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Sater Design Collection's 6808 "Santa Rosa" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6808 "Santa Rosa" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Pantry. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, cottage home plan "Santa Rosa" (Plan #6808). saterdesign.com
This is an example of a large beach style galley laundry cupboard in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring and orange walls.
Cape Cod Addition
Cape Cod Addition
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
Design ideas for a large l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, orange walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Premier Cabinet Solutions
Premier Cabinet Solutions
Premier Cabinet SolutionsPremier Cabinet Solutions
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Custom Laundry Shute
Custom Laundry Shute
KenPride Custom Woodworking Inc.KenPride Custom Woodworking Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Toronto.
Essex - Contemporary Penthouse
Essex - Contemporary Penthouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Innovative and extravagant, this River House unit by Visbeen Architects is a home designed to please the most cosmopolitan of clients. Located on the 30th floor of an urban sky-rise, the condo presented spacial challenges, but the final product transformed the unit into a luxurious and comfortable home, with only the stunning views of the cityscape to indicate its downtown locale. Custom woodwork, state-of-the-art accessories, and sweeping vistas are found throughout the expansive home. The master bedroom includes a hearth, walk-in closet space, and en suite bath. An open kitchen, dining, and living area offers access to two of the home’s three balconies. Located on the opposite side of the condo are two guest bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, the laundry, and a home theater. Facing the spectacularly curved floor-to-ceiling window at the front of the condo is a custom designed, fully equipped refreshment bar, complete with a wine cooler, room for half-a-dozen bar stools, and the best view in the city.
Devon Farmhouse
Devon Farmhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
This laundry room is packed with purpose, with shelving, a hanging rod, sink, folding counter top, upper and lower cabinets, and washer/dryers with drawer storage.
Cold Spring Kitchen
Cold Spring Kitchen
Holley Pokora Interior DesignHolley Pokora Interior Design
The soapstone sink and counters in this Laundry Room coordinate nicely with the black appliances. Open shelves adds to the focal point of the sink.
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Real Estate Photography
Real Estate Photography
DesignSnarrDesignSnarr
Jennifer Snarr/ DesignSnarr Photography
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Foreman Builders IncForeman Builders Inc
Multi functional mud room in a rural farm setting. Shower, toilet area, washer dryer, utility sink with a punch of color with black and white tile set diagonally to create more interest. Built by Foreman Builders, Winchester VA. e.g. Photography by Manon Roderick
Colourful Laundry
Colourful Laundry
Royston Wilson DesignRoyston Wilson Design
Andrew Ashton
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and red cabinets.
Northbridge: Kitchen Renovation Sydney 2063
Northbridge: Kitchen Renovation Sydney 2063
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Brian Patterson
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Red Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Skyblu DesignSkyblu Design
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large Red 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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