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Luxury U-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Davis New Home
Davis New Home
CitiBuilt ConstructionCitiBuilt Construction
This is an example of a large retro u-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and quartz worktops.
Saguaro Grove
Saguaro Grove
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Dressing room with melamine chipboard metal structure
Dressing room with melamine chipboard metal structure
KanexDecorKanexDecor
Dressing room with melamine chipboard metal structure System dressing Finn Hafele System Blum Movento Emuca
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with beige cabinets and laminate countertops.
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The large laundry room is full of amenities. A farmhouse sink, folding counter and built-in pet crate all customized to the clients lifestyle and needs.
8373 Jularick Ct
8373 Jularick Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
This is an example of a large u-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Timbertrail Rd
Timbertrail Rd
328 Design Group328 Design Group
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders HomesE Builders Homes
Zachary Molino
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
1119 High Court
1119 High Court
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
pink cabinets with floral chandelier
Large u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This space, featuring original millwork and stone, previously housed the kitchen. Our architects reimagined the space to house the laundry, while still highlighting the original materials. It leads to the newly enlarged mudroom.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation
SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This laundry room features custom millwork and molding, front loader washer and dryer, natural stone flooring, built-in storage, and recessed lighting which completely transform the space. We love how bright and roomy it feels and know the family we designed it for loves it just as much as we do.
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.
Transitional Oceanfront, La Jolla
Transitional Oceanfront, La Jolla
Cabochon Surfaces & FixturesCabochon Surfaces & Fixtures
The main laundry longed for a neutral palette and ultra durable finishes. For the floor we kept it sleek and simple selecting a Grey Stream porcelain in 12x24. In order to add in texture to the space we chose a large scale 10x22 white porcelain with a quilted finish. Waterworks linen towels in natural with red accent stripes provide functionally that is aesthetically pleasing. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures
Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Drying Rack
Drying Rack
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Balber Architecture, Inc.Balber Architecture, Inc.
Laundry room showing different counter height. This particular room has a built-in ironing board for convenience.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floors.
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.
Photo of an expansive country 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.

Luxury U-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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