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Signature | Baywood: Transitional yet luxurious home design with generous layout
Signature | Baywood: Transitional yet luxurious home design with generous layout
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive classic utility room in Miami.
Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe
Interior Design ConceptsInterior Design Concepts
Grary Keith Jackson Design Inc, Architect Matt McGhee, Builder Interior Design Concepts, Interior Designer
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
Brett Hickman
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
DIGHT RESIDENCE
DIGHT RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket - Laundry chute Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Expansive modern u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige walls, porcelain flooring and white worktops.
Chatenay - 10600 Servon Drive - Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Chatenay - 10600 Servon Drive - Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Aaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLCAaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of an expansive classic separated utility room in Oklahoma City with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, blue floors, white worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive rural galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Sophisticated Master Suite and Laundry Addition
Sophisticated Master Suite and Laundry Addition
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
This home had a generous master suite prior to the renovation; however, it was located close to the rest of the bedrooms and baths on the floor. They desired their own separate oasis with more privacy and asked us to design and add a 2nd story addition over the existing 1st floor family room, that would include a master suite with a laundry/gift wrapping room. We added a 2nd story addition without adding to the existing footprint of the home. The addition is entered through a private hallway with a separate spacious laundry room, complete with custom storage cabinetry, sink area, and countertops for folding or wrapping gifts. The bedroom is brimming with details such as custom built-in storage cabinetry with fine trim mouldings, window seats, and a fireplace with fine trim details. The master bathroom was designed with comfort in mind. A custom double vanity and linen tower with mirrored front, quartz countertops and champagne bronze plumbing and lighting fixtures make this room elegant. Water jet cut Calcatta marble tile and glass tile make this walk-in shower with glass window panels a true work of art. And to complete this addition we added a large walk-in closet with separate his and her areas, including built-in dresser storage, a window seat, and a storage island. The finished renovation is their private spa-like place to escape the busyness of life in style and comfort. These delightful homeowners are already talking phase two of renovations with us and we look forward to a longstanding relationship with them.
Color Blocking
Color Blocking
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
We juxtaposed bold colors and contemporary furnishings with the early twentieth-century interior architecture for this four-level Pacific Heights Edwardian. The home's showpiece is the living room, where the walls received a rich coat of blackened teal blue paint with a high gloss finish, while the high ceiling is painted off-white with violet undertones. Against this dramatic backdrop, we placed a streamlined sofa upholstered in an opulent navy velour and companioned it with a pair of modern lounge chairs covered in raspberry mohair. An artisanal wool and silk rug in indigo, wine, and smoke ties the space together.
Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hope Ranch
Hope Ranch
Andrews fine cabinets and millworkAndrews fine cabinets and millwork
Design ideas for an expansive rustic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive nautical l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Tranquility
Tranquility
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Elegant Lockers with plenty of space.
Expansive country separated utility room in Denver.
Laundry room
Laundry room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
A pocket door preserves space and provides access to this narrow laundry room. The washer and dryer are topped by a wooden counter top to make folding laundry easy. Custom cabinetry was installed for ample storage.
Main Level Laundry Room
Main Level Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Dream laundry room. Artistic Tile "A Train White" matte subway tile on backsplash. MLW "Nola Toulouse" 8"x8" porcelain flooring tile. Corian "London Sky" countertop. Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Kohler "Gifford" apron front sink. Rejuvenation Wall Mount Bridge kitchen faucet in aged brass. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Expansive traditional galley utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ
Captivating Custom Colonial in Chatham NJ
Robinwood KitchensRobinwood Kitchens
This expansive laundry room features 3 sets of washers and dryers and custom Plain & Fancy inset cabinetry. It includes a farmhouse sink, tons of folding space and 2 large storage cabinets for laundry and kitchen supplies.
Main Level Laundry Room
Main Level Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Dream laundry room. Artistic Tile "A Train White" matte subway tile on backsplash. MLW "Nola Toulouse" 8"x8" porcelain flooring tile. Corian "London Sky" countertop. Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Kohler "Gifford" apron front sink. Rejuvenation Wall Mount Bridge kitchen faucet in aged brass. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.

Luxury Expansive 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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