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Luxury Industrial Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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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.
Tahoe Lakefront Property
Tahoe Lakefront Property
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Jon M Photography
Inspiration for a large urban single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Leung Residence - In Progress
Leung Residence - In Progress
N.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master BuildersN.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master Builders
Reclaimed maple bowling alley slab counter tops with a stainless steel farm style sink on a 3/4" black pipe stand and tiled backsplash. Restoration Hardware lights and utility access doors can be seen.
Doake Road, Canterbury
Doake Road, Canterbury
Dimension BuildingDimension Building
With its gabled rectangular form and black iron cladding, this clever new build makes a striking statement yet complements its natural environment. Internally, the house has been lined in chipboard with negative detailing. Polished concrete floors not only look stylish but absorb the sunlight that floods in, keeping the north-facing home warm. The bathroom also features chipboard and two windows to capture the outlook. One of these is positioned at the end of the shower to bring the rural views inside. Floor-to-ceiling dark tiles in the shower alcove make a stunning contrast to the wood. Made on-site, the concrete vanity benchtops match the imported bathtub and vanity bowls. Doors from each of the four bedrooms open to their own exposed aggregate terrace, landscaped with plants and boulders. Attached to the custom kitchen island is a lowered dining area, continuing the chipboard theme. The cabinets and benchtops match those in the bathrooms and contrast with the rest of the open-plan space. A lot has been achieved in this home on a tight budget.
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
RARE PLUMBING LONDONRARE PLUMBING LONDON
REMEHA BOILER
Design ideas for an industrial utility room in London.
Applecross Revisited
Applecross Revisited
gDesigngDesign
Acton Applecross
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial utility room in Perth.
Chicago Industrial
Chicago Industrial
Maillot HomesMaillot Homes
This is an example of a large industrial single-wall utility room in Calgary with a side by side washer and dryer.
Leung Residence - In Progress
Leung Residence - In Progress
N.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master BuildersN.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master Builders
Reclaimed maple bowling alley slab counter tops with a stainless steel farm style sink on a 3/4" black pipe stand and tiled backsplash. Restoration Hardware lights and utility access doors can be seen.
Leung Residence - In Progress
Leung Residence - In Progress
N.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master BuildersN.E.A. Construction - Architects & Master Builders
Reclaimed maple bowling alley slab counter tops with a stainless steel farm style sink on a 3/4" black pipe stand and tiled backsplash.
Inspiration for a small industrial galley separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, wood worktops, white 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.
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
RARE PLUMBING LONDONRARE PLUMBING LONDON
REMEHA BOILER REPAIRS
Photo of an industrial utility room in London.

Luxury Industrial Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed industrial 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 industrial utility design.

What do I need in my industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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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