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Purple, Grey Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.
The Hamlin
The Hamlin
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Portland.
Class & Comfort
Class & Comfort
Higham Building GroupHigham Building Group
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse build
Modern Farmhouse build
Mint + Olive DesignMint + Olive Design
Photo credit: The Home Aesthetic
Country single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI
Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
10 Burning Tree, Newport Beach
10 Burning Tree, Newport Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Photo of a classic utility room in Orange County.
Remodel - Deer Valley, Utah (39)
Remodel - Deer Valley, Utah (39)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Glenview New Build
Glenview New Build
Ash Street Interiors, LLCAsh Street Interiors, LLC
Photography: Stoffer Photography Interiors
This is an example of a beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Kitchen & BathKSI Kitchen & Bath
Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh. Merillat Classic Portrait with Shale. Cambria Quartz countertop in Parys. Photography by Beth Singer.
Rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Neptune by Global VillageNeptune by Global Village
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Dublin.
Atherton Timeless Estate
Atherton Timeless Estate
Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and white floors.
Farmhouse Meets Industrial Chic - Laundry Room
Farmhouse Meets Industrial Chic - Laundry Room
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
basement apartment
basement apartment
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink and a feature wall.
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
BOB WEBB HOMESBOB WEBB HOMES
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Columbus.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, grey 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.
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Westlake Normandy
Westlake Normandy
Firmitas Design, LLCFirmitas Design, LLC
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Purple, Grey 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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