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Luxury L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Pleasanton Custom Home
Pleasanton Custom Home
Ridgecrest DesignsRidgecrest Designs
Second-floor laundry room with real Chicago reclaimed brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. Mixture of green painted and white oak stained cabinetry. Farmhouse sink and white subway tile backsplash. Butcher block countertops.
Palm Beach Transitional
Palm Beach Transitional
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Dean Matthews
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
612 Garden Street
612 Garden Street
Hudson Realty GroupHudson Realty Group
JB Real Estate Photography - Jessica Brown
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A second floor laundry room makes caring for a large family a breeze.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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
This is an example of an expansive coastal 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.
Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines
Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Lochwood Lozier Custom Remodeling in Bellevue
Lochwood Lozier Custom Remodeling in Bellevue
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Michael Wamsley
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets and a submerged sink.
Forest Hills
Forest Hills
MillwerksMillwerks
Large scandi l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Tudor
Transitional Tudor
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Southern Manor Tranquility
Southern Manor Tranquility
Blythe Building CompanyBlythe Building Company
Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Durango
Durango
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Sacramento Contemporary Clean Laundry
Sacramento Contemporary Clean Laundry
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
This gorgeous modern Laundry room is completely self-contained for the families every laundry need. Luxury Poggenpohl cabinets have a high gloss finish and are are completed with Poggenpohl hardware. The Caesarstone countertops were selected for their supreme durability an easy maintenance. Placing the arched faucet to one side allowed us to fit a large sink in shallower than standard cabinets. Under cabinet lighting as well as lighting at the toe kicks enhance the overall feeling of the space. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographerLink
Stoney Brook Lane - Laundry/Mud Room side view
Stoney Brook Lane - Laundry/Mud Room side view
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Critical to the organization of any home, a spacious mudroom and laundry overlooking the pool deck. Tom Grimes Photography
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight
Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight
Legacy Renovations LLCLegacy Renovations LLC
Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!
Anderson Residence
Anderson Residence
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.

Luxury L-shaped 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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