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Large Utility Room with Red Walls Ideas and Designs

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Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Westchester - Lakefront Dutch Colonial
Westchester - Lakefront Dutch Colonial
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This dramatic design takes its inspiration from the past but retains the best of the present. Exterior highlights include an unusual third-floor cupola that offers birds-eye views of the surrounding countryside, charming cameo windows near the entry, a curving hipped roof and a roomy three-car garage. Inside, an open-plan kitchen with a cozy window seat features an informal eating area. The nearby formal dining room is oval-shaped and open to the second floor, making it ideal for entertaining. The adjacent living room features a large fireplace, a raised ceiling and French doors that open onto a spacious L-shaped patio, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Informal, family-friendly spaces abound, including a home management center and a nearby mudroom. Private spaces can also be found, including the large second-floor master bedroom, which includes a tower sitting area and roomy his and her closets. Also located on the second floor is family bedroom, guest suite and loft open to the third floor. The lower level features a family laundry and craft area, a home theater, exercise room and an additional guest bedroom.
Forest Bend
Forest Bend
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Shiloh Cabinetry: Peal White Finish. Maytag White Front Load Washer, Overnight Wash and Dry. Maytag White Gas Dryer, Steam Refresh Cycle. Photos: Ashley Avila Photography.
Laundry Room Cubbies
Laundry Room Cubbies
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls and ceramic flooring.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Kitchens on BroadwayKitchens on Broadway
Vic Moss Photography
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with blue cabinets, red walls, a submerged sink, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Osprey Landing
Osprey Landing
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
Large modern u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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
COVE BUNGALOW II
COVE BUNGALOW II
Sketchwork Studio Ltd.Sketchwork Studio Ltd.
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
Locker's for the kids book sacs, shoes, jackets, etc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lambert
Lambert
Panda ContractorsPanda Contractors
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Wainsborough - Mountain Style Home
Wainsborough - Mountain Style Home
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspired by historic homes in America’s grand old neighborhoods, the Wainsborough combines the rich character and architectural craftsmanship of the past with contemporary conveniences. Perfect for today’s busy lifestyles, the home is the perfect blend of past and present. Touches of the ever-popular Shingle Style – from the cedar lap siding to the pitched roof – imbue the home with all-American charm without sacrificing modern convenience. Exterior highlights include stone detailing, multiple entries, transom windows and arched doorways. Inside, the home features a livable open floor plan as well as 10-foot ceilings. The kitchen, dining room and family room flow together, with a large fireplace and an inviting nearby deck. A children’s wing over the garage, a luxurious master suite and adaptable design elements give the floor plan the flexibility to adapt as a family’s needs change. “Right-size” rooms live large, but feel cozy. While the floor plan reflects a casual, family-friendly lifestyle, craftsmanship throughout includes interesting nooks and window seats, all hallmarks of the past. The main level includes a kitchen with a timeless character and architectural flair. Designed to function as a modern gathering room reflecting the trend toward the kitchen serving as the heart of the home, it features raised panel, hand-finished cabinetry and hidden, state-of-the-art appliances. Form is as important as function, with a central square-shaped island serving as a both entertaining and workspace. Custom-designed features include a pull-out bookshelf for cookbooks as well as a pull-out table for extra seating. Other first-floor highlights include a dining area with a bay window, a welcoming hearth room with fireplace, a convenient office and a handy family mud room near the side entrance. A music room off the great room adds an elegant touch to this otherwise comfortable, casual home. Upstairs, a large master suite and master bath ensures privacy. Three additional children’s bedrooms are located in a separate wing over the garage. The lower level features a large family room and adjacent home theater, a guest room and bath and a convenient wine and wet bar.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Laundry
Laundry
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a feature wall.
COVE BUNGALOW II
COVE BUNGALOW II
Sketchwork Studio Ltd.Sketchwork Studio Ltd.
Large classic utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
COVE BUNGALOW II
COVE BUNGALOW II
Sketchwork Studio Ltd.Sketchwork Studio Ltd.
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Large Utility Room with Red Walls 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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