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Medium Sized and Expansive Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic In Elmhurst
Eclectic In Elmhurst
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Picture Perfect Marina Storm
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Nest DesignsNest Designs
In the laundry room we went with the same tile as the entry way. The dog wash has a resin floor pan and gray ceramic tiles layed in a brick pattern.
Inspiration for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Utility sink next side by side washer and dryer
Utility sink next side by side washer and dryer
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A large undermount sink was incorporated into the design to serve as a utility sink. Side by side washer/dryer, white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and new tile floors were added to make the space bright and updated.
Chevron Wall tiles
Chevron Wall tiles
Home Carpet OneHome Carpet One
Chevron Wall tile brings class and elegance to any space with this white bodied wall tile. Add a quiet interest to a space without needing to introduce contrasting color. Combine with hexagon and 3D decors to create a seamless look in a matt or gloss finish. Ideal for bathroom and kitchens to create an impact to smaller spaces We stock chevron wall tiles at our showroom Home Carpet One in Chicago.
Thorncliff Home
Thorncliff Home
West Coast WindowsWest Coast Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Bridgeland Jewel Box
Bridgeland Jewel Box
Marre Design GroupMarre Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Dawn
Dawn
Dynamic WoodworkingDynamic Woodworking
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Diego with white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.
Modern, Sleek Kitchen
Modern, Sleek Kitchen
Bredernitz Professional ServicesBredernitz Professional Services
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Dolphin Dr. Beach Style Condo Redesign
Dolphin Dr. Beach Style Condo Redesign
Vivian G DesignVivian G Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nest in the Trees
Nest in the Trees
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and slate flooring.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Photography by Mia Baxter www.miabaxtersmail.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Farmhouse Design
Farmhouse Design
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white cabinets.
Buddy's House
Buddy's House
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
A custom home for a family of 4, but most importantly, the dog Buddy, in the suburbs of Vancouver BC Canada.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tyler TX project
Tyler TX project
Mike Pardue Homes, Inc.Mike Pardue Homes, Inc.
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room & Dog-Wash Station
Laundry Room & Dog-Wash Station
Pacific Design Co.Pacific Design Co.
Connected to the laundry room is a powder room and small desk for dropping off and organizing the mail and other paperwork. A large storage cabinet to the left of the desk provides storage for cleaning supplies. The laundry room also serves as a place for the family's dogs, incorporating large kennels in the cabinet's corner spaces and a dog wash station surrounded with bright white penny tile. Gray subway tile takes a unique approach with a watercolor finish.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Decorator's Choice ClosetsDecorator's Choice Closets
Org Dealer
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey cabinets.
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Pleasant View ConstructionPleasant View Construction
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Medium Sized and Expansive 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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