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Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Utility cabinet in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mudroom
Mudroom
STACKLABSTACKLAB
The mudroom addition layout was inspired by old photographs of the home that had a glazed sunroom on the east side of the house. Using ECC countertops throughout the home provided consistency and allowed for custom molding (as seen in this fixed drip tray). Photography: Sean McBride
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Lighthouse + Greenwood // Full Home, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry + Living Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Laundry room design for function. Side by side washer and dryer, hanging rack and floating shelves provides the perfect amount of space to fold and hang laundry.
Scandinavian Minimalist Fox Point Whole House Remodel & Addition
Scandinavian Minimalist Fox Point Whole House Remodel & Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
This new mudroom features a porcelain Metropolis Blanco Honed 12"x24" heated tile floor for the long Wisconsin winters as well as custom lockers to store the children's jackets. A new laundry chute now be easily accessed from the master suite and the children's area. This chute is accessible from the cabinet on the right side of the image. The white cabinetry hinge and hardware is all on the inside to provide a clean look. Electroluc IQ-Touch Washer and Dryer are placed side by side and sit under a quartz countertop. Overall this room is very durable for all seasons and can be cleaned up in no time.
Mudroom / Laundry
Mudroom / Laundry
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.
Entering from the garage welcomes you into the home's mud-room. A custom bench was designed to fit the corner and painted in black to contrast the bright walls. A wood seat was added to the bench as well as shiplap behind to tie everything in with the rest of the home. The stackable washer and dryer can be found between the staircase with LED lighted handrail and the custom tiled dog shower!
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Giovanni Del Brenna
Inspiration for a large scandi separated utility room in Paris with wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
A matching cabinet features one side with hidden storage, with the other open to provide seating. The bench is upholstered in soft bouclé, perfect for removing or putting on shoes. The hand-blown wall sconce is suspended by a leather strap above this bench, illuminating the space. The bench toss pillow made from wool fabric features a digital print that looks like marble, adding comfort to the area while echoing material elements throughout the house.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Piney Woods Home
Piney Woods Home
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
Laundry room with wood look tile, folding counter top with pull out drying shelves for sweaters.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Laundry & Mud Room
Design ideas for a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
A mudroom with a laundry cabinet features large windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The custom screens, made from Ash and natural rattan cane webbing, incorporate built-in vents to conceal the washer and dryer while in use.
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Giovanni Del Brenna
Large scandinavian separated utility room in Paris with wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Photo of a large scandi galley utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Rénovation d'une buanderie
Rénovation d'une buanderie
CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieurCréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur
Large scandi galley utility room in Toulouse with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Mudroom / Laundry
Mudroom / Laundry
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.
Entering from the garage welcomes you into the home's mud-room. A custom bench was designed to fit the corner and painted in black to contrast the bright walls. A wood seat was added to the bench as well as shiplap behind to tie everything in with the rest of the home. The stackable washer and dryer can be found between the staircase with LED lighted handrail and the custom tiled dog shower!
Interior KG
Interior KG
INT2architectureINT2architecture
INT2 architecture
Large scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and ceramic flooring.
Mudroom
Mudroom
STACKLABSTACKLAB
Photography: Sean McBride
Large scandinavian single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hjortgatan Malmö
Hjortgatan Malmö
Fotograf Jonas NorénFotograf Jonas Norén
This is an example of a large scandinavian l-shaped utility room in Malmo with open cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and an utility sink.

Large Scandinavian Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian utility design.

What do I need in my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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