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Mud room
Mud room
Studio JM Design CoStudio JM Design Co
When designing the mud room, our intention was to make it the most fun part of the home. We combined several honeycomb tiles and used white grout to make it really pop.
Showplace EVO Channing Kitchen in Cherry Flagstone
Showplace EVO Channing Kitchen in Cherry Flagstone
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Channing Finish: Cherry Flagstone Designer: Andrea Yeip
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Scandi House
Scandi House
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photos: SG2 design
Medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Saddle Horn
Saddle Horn
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Photo of a small bohemian l-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Glasgow Renovation
Glasgow Renovation
G Home ImprovementG Home Improvement
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Liberty Trail House Remodel
Liberty Trail House Remodel
CMH Builders, Inc.CMH Builders, Inc.
Porcelain 13x13 floor tile
Medium sized bohemian separated utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dreamiest Bathroom/Bedroom in Jupiter
Dreamiest Bathroom/Bedroom in Jupiter
General Property SolutionsGeneral Property Solutions
Utility wall in Primary bathroom houses, stackable washer/dryer, utility closet and toilet room.
This is an example of a large bohemian l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry, Mudroom and Doggie shower
Laundry, Mudroom and Doggie shower
Tina Moizer DesignsTina Moizer Designs
Fresh, clean and airy laundry room
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic separated utility room in Vancouver with wood worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mangere Cottage Revival
Mangere Cottage Revival
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West
The new laundry is now cleverly enclosed within the kitchen cabinetry. With the addition of large glass doors to the rear, the clients can enjoy easy access to their sunny deck and back yard.
Colourful & Cheerful Laundry Room
Colourful & Cheerful Laundry Room
EBO DesignEBO Design
Small eclectic laundry cupboard in Edmonton with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly Scanlon Interior Design
Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).
Laundry
Laundry
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
Large eclectic galley separated utility room in Columbus with white splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Parade Home 2014
Parade Home 2014
Ventura HomesVentura Homes
The utility room in this home provides a space for a side by side washer and dryer, slide in refrigerator, and wash sink. The space has an extra area where there is a built-in office space as well. The entire area provides a great work room for a multitude of tasks.
Rossmoor Way
Rossmoor Way
Built By NewkirkBuilt By Newkirk
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
UserUser
Lauren Bamford
This is an example of a large eclectic galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
HARMONY Home
HARMONY Home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in Seattle.
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.

Premium Eclectic Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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