Luxury Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

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.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux 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.

Golden Hour Garden

Interiors 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.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, beige walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Laundry Room

R|House Design Build

Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Heritage Construction Bourque new construction

Su Casa Cabinets INC

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Indian Wells

Michele McIntyre Design

Modern Laundry room with multiple machines for this active family. A home where generations gather for laughs, love and some desert pool fun!
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.

Lodge Trail

Niche Design Co. LLC

Laundry room with a custom raised-height dog spa.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

5th Street Project

Welling Kitchen, Bath & Floor

Stunning white and blue remodel - complete with arabesque backsplash behind the induction cooktop in the kitchen and laundry room, and textured backsplash running the full height of the wall behind the kitchen sink and coffee bar area. Beautiful Cambria quartz countertops in Portrush with a waterfall edge on the island. Island cabinets are a deep blue to match the veining in the countertops. Tons of storage, cabinets protected with drip trays and other custom features in the kitchen and laundry room. (Not pictured, but also part of this project: fireplace with built-ins, pantry storage shelving, and half bathroom.)

Daydreaming on Daniels

Midtown Custom Homes, LLC

Stephen Thrift
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Family Home with Expansive Living Areas

Duke Homes, Inc.

The custom laundry features a built-in dog crate for the home's furry residents.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Midtown Contemporary Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.

North Ocean Way | Classic Estate

Woolems Luxury Builders

New 2-story residence with additional 9-car garage, exercise room, enoteca and wine cellar below grade. Detached 2-story guest house and 2 swimming pools.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Design ideas for a medium sized nautical 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.

West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

Alair Homes Mooresville Farmhouse

Jim Schmid Photography

Photo by Jim Schmid Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Family Home with Expansive Living Areas

Duke Homes, Inc.

The custom laundry features a built-in dog crate for the home's furry residents.
Large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Midtown Contemporary Penthouse

Wood Specialties, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach

Moda Interiors

The old laundry was repurposed to become a laundry and scullery space. New laundry Miele appliances were stacked for space saving and thoughtful cabinetry with plenty of storage introduced. Wall painted in Dulux Whisper White. Floortiles from Bernini Stone Salvador Grey Honed 300 x 600; Franke Kubux KBX 110-700F Stainless Steel Sink; Franke Pull out Tap; Dekton Zenith Benchtop/Splashback; Lo & Co Aver Pull Handles.

Luxury Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops 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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