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Medium Sized Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Southampton Modern Farmhouse
Southampton Modern Farmhouse
Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The HamptonsBetty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The Hamptons
Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house). Project Location: Southamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/southampton-modern-farmhouse/
NE Seattle Urban Farmhouse
NE Seattle Urban Farmhouse
Open House StagingOpen House Staging
Robert Brittingham|RJN Imaging Builder: The Thomas Group Staging: Open House LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Dog Friendly Remodel
Dog Friendly Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Howell Residence
Howell Residence
Design Actually, LLCDesign Actually, LLC
Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.
dogs dream
dogs dream
Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLCArtistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
this dog wash is a great place to clean up your pets and give them the spa treatment they deserve. There is even an area to relax for your pet under the counter in the padded cabinet.
Mudroom with a Purpose
Mudroom with a Purpose
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems
Woodchuck Kitchen Renovation
Woodchuck Kitchen Renovation
Terracotta Design BuildTerracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and wood worktops.
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Nico Interior DesignNico Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Home Inspiration
Home Inspiration
InsidesignInsidesign
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and green walls.
Hollywood Residence 2
Hollywood Residence 2
Dray Design GroupDray Design Group
Mud room custom built in - dog station pantry laundry room off the kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.
Preppy Classic Home
Preppy Classic Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Great Neighborhood Homes, Builder Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
Los Gatos Vintage Home Remodel
Los Gatos Vintage Home Remodel
Heartwood ResidentialHeartwood Residential
Laundry Room
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Sun-Drenched Elegance
Sun-Drenched Elegance
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our Indianapolis studio designed this new construction home for empty nesters. We completed the interior and exterior design for the 4,500 sq ft home. It flaunts an abundance of natural light and elegant finishes. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/sun-drenched-elegance/
Port Margate
Port Margate
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, quartz worktops and porcelain flooring.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Medium Sized 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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