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Luxury Small Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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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.
Laundry Space
Laundry Space
Coastal Floors GeorgiaCoastal Floors Georgia
Laundry Room Space with shaker white cabinets and light hardwood flooring. Sherwin Williams Greek Villa SW7551 - Wall Color
Small modern single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and light hardwood flooring.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Avenir Kitchen and BathAvenir Kitchen and Bath
Laundry room designed in small room with high ceiling. This wall unit has enough storage cabinets, foldable ironing board, laminate countertop, hanging rod for clothes, and vacuum cleaning storage.
Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel
Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel
The Bespoke Interior, Inc.The Bespoke Interior, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white 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.
Mudroom, Laundry Room and Powder Room Renovation and Alteration
Mudroom, Laundry Room and Powder Room Renovation and Alteration
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
A new mud room entrance was created from an old jalousies porch. It features a new powder room and Washer and Dryer. The sliding pocket door from the Mud Room into the house was an existing stain glass door from the original home that was repurposed.
Dallas | Avalon | Master Bath
Dallas | Avalon | Master Bath
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
This master bathroom was partially an old hall bath that was able to be enlarged due to a whole home addition. The homeowners needed a space to spread out and relax after a long day of working on other people's homes (yes - they do what we do!) A spacious floor plan, large tub, over-sized walk in shower, a smart commode, and customized enlarged vanity did the trick! The cabinets are from WW Woods Shiloh inset, in their furniture collection. Maple with a Naval paint color make a bold pop of color in the space. Robern cabinets double as storage and mirrors at each vanity sink. The master closet is fully customized and outfitted with cabinetry from California Closets. The tile is all a Calacatta Gold Marble - herringbone mosaic on the floor and a subway in the shower. Golden and brass tones in the plumbing bring warmth to the space. The vanity faucets, shower items, tub filler, and accessories are from Watermark. The commode is "smart" and from Toto.
Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120
Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Small classic u-shaped utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
104 Edgecombe Avenue - NY 10030
104 Edgecombe Avenue - NY 10030
Mamais ConstructionMamais Construction
Small single-wall separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and granite worktops.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Forever Family Home - Part 2 Two
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Belmont Road
Belmont Road
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.
East Hampton blanc et noir
East Hampton blanc et noir
Consumers Kitchens & BathsConsumers Kitchens & Baths
This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.
Downsized, not Downgraded
Downsized, not Downgraded
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
Once a guest bedroom, this space needed to house all sorts of critical activity for the household. It functions as an office, wine bar, coffee bar and laundry room. Office supplies, a shredder and printer are all concealed in the custom cabinetry. Le Grand outlets boast USB charging ports for convenience. The couple's Keurig pods are stowed in a drawer built for such a purpose. A Sub Zero wine refrigerator houses their extensive wine collection. And a laundry with chrome hanging bar and cleanser storage is tucked neatly behind a pair of doors.
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. Open and close all 3 doors at once! This combo of an open concept second floor laundry space allows lots of light with the glass partition and subway tiles.
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Small modern 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.
Golden Hour Garden
Golden Hour Garden
Interiors by HerlongInteriors by Herlong
Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley separated utility room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Wellesley Basement Transformation
Wellesley Basement Transformation
Dishington Construction - Jensen HusDishington Construction - Jensen Hus
washer and dryer are now hidden behind built in cabinets. Painted to match
Small traditional single-wall utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Redo
Laundry Redo
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
This is an example of a small farmhouse utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.

Luxury Small 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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