Medium Sized Utility Room with Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

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

Cheddington Place

Olympic Kitchens

Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Osthed

Salt Design Cabinet & Mill

Medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Contemporary Acreage Home

AG Woodcrafting Inc.

Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.

Hildebrandt basement

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.

Walker Woods

User

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Laundry and More - Hanover, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This laundry room design is exactly what every home needs! As a dedicated utility, storage, and laundry room, it includes space to store laundry supplies, pet products, and much more. It also incorporates a utility sink, countertop, and dedicated areas to sort dirty clothes and hang wet clothes to dry. The space also includes a relaxing bench set into the wall of cabinetry. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Victory Model in Plymouth MN | Shenadoah Lane | Tayler Creek

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Andrea Rugg
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and black floors.

Our Utility & Other Areas

Cypress Hill Development LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

California Country

Laura Hunt Design

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, a submerged sink and green walls.

Woodway Residence

Jacob Alexander Homes

Matt Edington - Clarity NW Photography
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Family Laundry

Designtank

Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Cuarto de limpieza

DCID Interior Design

Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped separated utility room in Malaga with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.

Tamarack House

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Vivienda entre medianeras en centro urbano

ARREL ARQUITECTURA

Sala de lavadero con lavadora y secadora apiladas y zona de secado de ropa.
This is an example of a medium sized scandi single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Rooms

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Bright laundry room with seafoam cabinets.
Inspiration for a medium sized u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Keller wird zu Gästebad, Waschraum, Abstellraum

freudenspiel - interior design

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola; Fotos: Zolaproduction; Der Heizungsraum ist groß genug, um daraus auch einen Waschkeller zu machen. Aufgrund der Anordnung wie eine Küchenzeile, bietet der Waschkeller viel Arbeitsfläche. Der vertikale Wäscheständer, der an der Decke montiert ist, nimmt keinen Platz am Boden weg und wird je nach Bedarf hoch oder herunter gefahren.

Chic Modern - Downtown Carmel

Old Town Design Group

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Penthouse Condo

Lesley Brookes Design

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Mid-Century Modern Baths

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Medium Sized Utility Room with Laminate Countertops 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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