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Large Utility Room with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Outside the Kitchen
Outside the Kitchen
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Other with white cabinets, blue walls, carpet, brown floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Hudson
Hudson
UserUser
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Treehouse in SLC, UT
Treehouse in SLC, UT
Fine Custom ConstructionFine Custom Construction
Complete transformation of kitchen, Living room, Master Suite (Bathroom, Walk in closet & bedroom with walk out) Laundry nook, and 2 cozy rooms! With a collaborative approach we were able to remove the main bearing wall separating the kitchen from the magnificent views afforded by the main living space. Using extremely heavy steel beams we kept the ceiling height at full capacity and without the need for unsightly drops in the smooth ceiling. This modern kitchen is both functional and serves as sculpture in a house filled with fine art. Such an amazing home!
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Overlook
Overlook
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Photo of a large modern utility room in San Francisco with grey walls and carpet.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
3-D Design3-D Design
Custom laundry room with storage area for laundry baskets and hanging area as well as drawer storage. Counter for folding. Cabinets by Bauman Custom Woodworking.
Closets
Closets
Fedewa Custom WorksFedewa Custom Works
This is a textured melamine product. We build these components in our cabinet shop. Brushed nickel closet rods and accessories.
Large traditional utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and carpet.
Woodway residence interior
Woodway residence interior
Satterberg Desonier Dumo Interior Design, Inc.Satterberg Desonier Dumo Interior Design, Inc.
Matt Hesselgrave with Cornerstone Construction Group
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and carpet.
Castle Rock Nanny Quarters Walk in Closet with Laundry
Castle Rock Nanny Quarters Walk in Closet with Laundry
Castle Building CompanyCastle Building Company
This is a large walk-in closet with a stackable washer and dryer inside.
Large modern galley utility room in Denver with open cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Stunning Townhouse in Ballard
Modern Stunning Townhouse in Ballard
Jenny Wetzel - RealtorJenny Wetzel - Realtor
Closeted washer and dryer on the second floor of a large Seattle condo.
This is an example of a large modern laundry cupboard in Seattle with carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
The Old Schoolhouse
The Old Schoolhouse
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
Inspiration for a large country galley separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, purple walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Hearst
The Hearst
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
This is an example of a large rural utility room in Denver with carpet and grey floors.
Creative Traditional
Creative Traditional
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
ELM GROVE LAUNDRY
ELM GROVE LAUNDRY
Stamp & HammerStamp & Hammer
360 Home Photography
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
Iverson HomesIverson Homes
Master Closet with Laundry
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets and carpet.
Banbury Custom Eagle Idaho
Banbury Custom Eagle Idaho
Urban Design + BuildUrban Design + Build
This is a neatly organized laundry room that combines functionality with a clean, minimalist design. The room features front-loading washer and dryer units flanked by a practical countertop for sorting and folding clothes. Above the appliances, white flat-panel cabinetry provides ample storage space, maintaining a clutter-free environment. To the side, open shelving offers easy access to laundry essentials or additional storage boxes. The room is finished with a simple color scheme, featuring white walls that enhance the bright and airy feel, complemented by a contrasting dark countertop that adds a touch of modern sophistication.
158TP
158TP
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a large utility room in Chicago with carpet and grey floors.
So Fresh and So Clean , Master Closet with Island and Laundry
So Fresh and So Clean , Master Closet with Island and Laundry
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet and beige floors.

Large Utility Room with Carpet 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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