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Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
Deerfield
Deerfield
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
The Elevated Cottage
The Elevated Cottage
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and brown worktops.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
UserUser
Contemporary cloakroom and laundry room. Fully integrated washing machine and tumble dryer in bespoke cabinetry. Belfast sink. Brass tap. Coat hooks and key magnet. tiled flooring.
MULLINS 10919
MULLINS 10919
Design InnovationDesign Innovation
12x16 Mudroom and Utility room with two sets of French doors and access to both garage, side yard and back patio. Note extra drawers and organizer built-in. Was originally the breezeway. Photo by TK Images
Gilbert Farmhouse
Gilbert Farmhouse
Alisha Taylor InteriorsAlisha Taylor Interiors
Joshua Caldwell
Design ideas for a large rural single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Alta Dena
Farmhouse Alta Dena
McGregor HomesMcGregor Homes
Design ideas for a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Tiny Anchor StudiosTiny Anchor Studios
Knowing the important role that dogs take in our client's life, we built their space for the care and keeping of their clothes AND their dogs. The dual purpose of this space blends seamlessly from washing the clothes to washing the dog. Custom cabinets were built to comfortably house the dog crate and the industrial sized wash and dryer. A low tub was tiled and counters wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Victorian Master Suite Update
Victorian Master Suite Update
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Rick Lee Photo
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
Crafted Farmhouse
Crafted Farmhouse
Collective Design + BuildCollective Design + Build
Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and a built-in sink.
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Deborah Scannell Photography ____________________ Winner of the 2017 NARI Greater of Greater Charlotte Contractor of the Year Award for best residential addition under $100,000
9960 Holliston
9960 Holliston
Advantes GroupAdvantes Group
Slop Sink
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Infinity by Marvin
Infinity by Marvin
Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
California Closets Laundry Room
California Closets Laundry Room
Plus InteriorsPlus Interiors
A custom designed laundry area includes ample space for sorting and folding clothes, linen and accessory storage, a fold out ironing board and generous cabinetry and drawer space. Together, these design details create an organized space for doing laundry.
Full Home Renovation
Full Home Renovation
On The Level Contracting & Trucking incOn The Level Contracting & Trucking inc
Laundry room moved from basement to upper level for convenience.
Inspiration for a large modern laundry cupboard in DC Metro.

Affordable Large 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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