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Luxury Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Bourne Manor
Bourne Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Large traditional galley utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Westlake Remodel
Westlake Remodel
Ariel Bleich DesignAriel Bleich Design
The Laundry room looks out over the back yard with corner windows, dark greenish gray cabinetry, grey hexagon tile floors and a butcerblock countertop.
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Transitional Glam
Transitional Glam
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Joe and Denise purchased a large Tudor style home that never truly fit their needs. While interviewing contractors to replace the roof and stucco on their home, it prompted them to consider a complete remodel. With two young daughters and pets in the home, our clients were convinced they needed an open concept to entertain and enjoy family and friends together. The couple also desired a blend of traditional and contemporary styles with sophisticated finishes for the project. JRP embarked on a new floor plan design for both stories of the home. The top floor would include a complete rearrangement of the master suite allowing for separate vanities, spacious master shower, soaking tub, and bigger walk-in closet. On the main floor, walls separating the kitchen and formal dining room would come down. Steel beams and new SQFT was added to open the spaces up to one another. Central to the open-concept layout is a breathtaking great room with an expansive 6-panel bi-folding door creating a seamless view to the gorgeous hills. It became an entirely new space with structural changes, additional living space, and all-new finishes, inside and out to embody our clients’ dream home. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Transitional • Colors: Gray & White • Countertops: Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo • Cabinets: DeWils Frameless Shaker, White • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Chrome • Lighting Fixtures: unique and bold lighting fixtures throughout every room in the house (pendant lighting, chandeliers, sconces, etc) • Tile/Backsplash: varies throughout home • Photographer: Andrew (Open House VC)
Edgewater Modern Addition
Edgewater Modern Addition
Revolve Design-BuildRevolve Design-Build
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Blue Gray Laundry Room with Farmhouse Sink
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Emergent ConstructionEmergent Construction
Whonsetler Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
JANE BEILES
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, a belfast sink, green cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and yellow walls.
Builder's Own Dream Home
Builder's Own Dream Home
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
Dennis Mayer Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Exquisite Villa Home
Exquisite Villa Home
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Blane Balouf
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and granite worktops.
Quartz / Engineered Stone Countertops
Quartz / Engineered Stone Countertops
Texas Counter FittersTexas Counter Fitters
Quartz countertops fabricated and installed for utility room in Dallas, TX by Texas Counter Fitters
Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink and white walls.
Stone Cliff Entry to 2014 Parade of Homes
Stone Cliff Entry to 2014 Parade of Homes
St George Luxury Home GroupSt George Luxury Home Group
http://www.mykalsphotography.com/
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with dark wood cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Laundry Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
From Dated Striped Wallpaper to Caribbean Blue Glam: A Dream Laundry Room
From Dated Striped Wallpaper to Caribbean Blue Glam: A Dream Laundry Room
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
A dividing panel was included in the pull-out pantry, providing a place to hang brooms or dust trays. The top drawer below the counter houses a convenient hide-away ironing board. The original window was enlarged so it could be centered and allow great natural light into the room. The finished laundry room is a huge upgrade for the clients and they could not be happier! They now have plenty of storage space and counter space for improved organization and efficiency. Not only is the layout more functional, but the bright paint color, glamorous chandelier, elegant counter tops, show-stopping backsplash and sleek stainless-steel appliances make for a truly beautiful laundry room they can be proud of! Photography by Todd Ramsey, Impressia.
ASID Showcase House
ASID Showcase House
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Contemporary Elegance
Contemporary Elegance
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink and a side by side washer and dryer.
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
Gorgeous Colonial Remodel with Greenhouse
New England Artisans Remodeling & Design GroupNew England Artisans Remodeling & Design Group
Eddie Day
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
French Country Magnified
French Country Magnified
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Mud-room
Expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a submerged sink and white walls.

Luxury Galley 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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