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North Shore House
North Shore House
IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORSIOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1
Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Expansive traditional utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
This is an example of an expansive rural u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Summit Whole House Remodel- Contemporary Laundry Room
Summit Whole House Remodel- Contemporary Laundry Room
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Contemporary basement laundry with porcelain wood-look tile Photographer: Greg Martz
This is an example of an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Newark with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mudroom with custom lockers
Mudroom with custom lockers
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This mudroom features plenty of built-in cabinetry including custom built cubbies or storage lockers. Each locker features ample space for seating. Shoes and boots can be stored on the floor beneath each bench. The floor is solid wood parquet.
Sunshine Coast House
Sunshine Coast House
BRD GroupBRD Group
This is an example of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vista Royal
Vista Royal
Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose DesignsTina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs
Sliding door panels glide away to reveal the hidden laundry wall with storage and the washer and dryer
Photo of an expansive single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
www.felixsanchez.com
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Lake Oswego Modern Estate
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and white walls.
Beebe Transitional Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel
Beebe Transitional Contemporary Whole-Home Remodel
Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.Arizona Kitchens and Refacing, Inc.
Katie Rudderham Photography Edie Stockstill Designs
Expansive contemporary utility room in Phoenix.
Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI
Kitchen Remodel - Brighton, MI
UserUser
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
North Shore House
North Shore House
IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORSIOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
hang up space in laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter with Poggepohl Joseph Nance Photography
Expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic flooring, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Design ideas for an expansive classic 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.
Custom Home - Northbrook, IL
Custom Home - Northbrook, IL
PKPG CompaniesPKPG Companies
Expansive classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metal splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Family Workshop Home Organization Room with White Flat Panel Cabinetry
Family Workshop Home Organization Room with White Flat Panel Cabinetry
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Family Workshop Home Organization Room with White Flat Panel Cabinetry, Tahoe polished granite and limestone tile floors.
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
New Traditional with Soaring Ceilings
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with green walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
An extensive wall of new custom cabinetry and an island takes home crafting to an all new level.
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Design
Laundry Room Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
We love the amount of thought put into the laundry room of this estate. With marble countertops, two washers, two dryers, and a crystal chandelier.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

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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