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Medium Sized Utility Room with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lilyrose HomesLilyrose Homes
This former closet-turned-laundry room is one of my favorite projects. It is completely functional, providing a countertop for treating stains and folding, a wall-mounted drying rack, and plenty of storage. The combination of textures in the carrara marble backsplash, floral sketch wallpaper and galvanized accents makes it a gorgeous place to spent (alot) of time!
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
Cedar Ridge II Plan
Cedar Ridge II Plan
Syler Custom HomesSyler Custom Homes
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Capacious
Capacious
MIREWORKSMIREWORKS
We love to do work on homes like this one! Like many in the Baton Rouge area, this 70's ranch style was in need of an update. As you walked in through the front door you were greeted by a small quaint foyer, to the right sat a dedicated formal dining, which is now a keeping/breakfast area. To the left was a small closed off den, now a large open dining area. The kitchen was segregated from the main living space which was large but secluded. Now, all spaces interact seamlessly across one great room. The couple cherishes the freedom they have to travel between areas and host gatherings. What makes these homes so great is the potential they hold. They are often well built and constructed simply, which allows for large and impressive updates!
Naples Color Mix
Naples Color Mix
Kitchens By ClayKitchens By Clay
Scullery Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse in Minnetonka
Modern Farmhouse in Minnetonka
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Libertyville Kitchen + Mudroom Remodel
Libertyville Kitchen + Mudroom Remodel
BDS Design Build RemodelBDS Design Build Remodel
Studio West Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Galley kitchen reinvisioned
Galley kitchen reinvisioned
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
The laundry are was also redone in the same style as the kitchen space, the washer and dryer were placed in a stackable position to save space which was used for a counter and additional cabinets. Photography: Shimrit Shalev
Gingerwood Remodel
Gingerwood Remodel
Grand Bay Building and RemodelingGrand Bay Building and Remodeling
Using additional space created from the demolition of an old fireplace- the laundry and powder room were reworked to create a clean up to date space.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey floors.
New Life, New Home
New Life, New Home
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: Falls Church, VA, USA Our clients were a newly-wed couple looking to start a new life together. With a love for the outdoors and theirs dogs and cats, we wanted to create a design that wouldn’t make them sacrifice any of their hobbies or interests. We designed a floor plan to allow for comfortability relaxation, any day of the year. We added a mudroom complete with a dog bath at the entrance of the home to help take care of their pets and track all the mess from outside. We added multiple access points to outdoor covered porches and decks so they can always enjoy the outdoors, not matter the time of year. The second floor comes complete with the master suite, two bedrooms for the kids with a shared bath, and a guest room for when they have family over. The lower level offers all the entertainment whether it’s a large family room for movie nights or an exercise room. Additionally, the home has 4 garages for cars – 3 are attached to the home and one is detached and serves as a workshop for him. The look and feel of the home is informal, casual and earthy as the clients wanted to feel relaxed at home. The materials used are stone, wood, iron and glass and the home has ample natural light. Clean lines, natural materials and simple details for relaxed casual living. Stacy Zarin Photography
Palazzo Lago
Palazzo Lago
Silliman CitySide HomesSilliman CitySide Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Modern Seaside Laundry Room
Modern Seaside Laundry Room
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Wall mounted ironing board cabinet, great for space saving in small spaces.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and light hardwood flooring.
Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs
Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
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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.
Mud/Laundry Room
Mud/Laundry Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized country utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, a built-in sink and grey walls.

Medium Sized Utility Room with Grey Walls 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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