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Orange Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room/Dog Wash
Laundry Room/Dog Wash
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Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.
Ferndale Horse Farm
Ferndale Horse Farm
Andy Garcia - RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.Andy Garcia - RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Michael Shkurat
This is an example of a small farmhouse single-wall utility room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
The HomeWright, LLCThe HomeWright, LLC
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
Historic Home Back to the Future Remodel
A Kinder SpaceA Kinder Space
With the lower cabinets open the washer and dryer is fully usable. Michael Andrew, Photo Credit
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
The Happiest House In Rollingwood
The Happiest House In Rollingwood
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets.
Leland Lake House
Leland Lake House
Maple Hill Builders, LLCMaple Hill Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Built in Lockers with Hook and Shelf storage
Built in Lockers with Hook and Shelf storage
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Built in lockers were incorporated into this large mudroom. Each child has a locker and stores their everyday gear there. The baskets below keep shoes tidy.
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
Builders Flooring & DesignBuilders Flooring & Design
Waypoint Cabinetry in 650 Shaker door, painted linen finish.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Dutch Colonial Farmhouse
Dutch Colonial Farmhouse
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room/Craft Room
Laundry Room/Craft Room
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.
Laundry (2)
Laundry (2)
Danken Corp.Danken Corp.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Transitional Living
Transitional Living
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
Photography: Brian DeWolf
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets and a dado rail.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Storage lockers in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Orange 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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