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Purple Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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WaterSound Crossings
WaterSound Crossings
The Final Touch DesignThe Final Touch Design
This is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a dado rail.
Waterfront Estate
Waterfront Estate
jodi foster design + planningjodi foster design + planning
Laundry & Mudroom Entry. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, beige worktops and a dado rail.
Streamline Laundry Room
Streamline Laundry Room
Lenton Company, Inc.Lenton Company, Inc.
Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Large laundry hamper drawer is integrated into the cabinets, along with pullout drawers in the cabinets creating easy access for storage. Stainless steel rod for hanging clothes above the extra deep folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Giving all other items in the laundry area a designated home left this homeowner a great place to fold laundry. Don't you love the folding tray that came with their washer and dryer? Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
DIGHT RESIDENCE
DIGHT RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers Laundry chute 1 x Fold out ironing board 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware
The Bella
The Bella
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Photo of a nautical single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
Bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, red walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Houston, Texas | Summer Lakes - Premier Laurel laundry Room
Houston, Texas | Summer Lakes - Premier Laurel laundry Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Houston with open cabinets, white cabinets, purple walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Simpson Residence - Austin Texas
Simpson Residence - Austin Texas
studio H + H architectsstudio H + H architects
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Designed by: Studio H + H Architects Built by: John Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Design ideas for an utility room with shaker cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Laundry Room
The Laundry Room
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Solid wood four panel door leading into laundry/mud room. Featuring quartz top over top side by side front loading washer and dryer. Faux wood tile complemented with white wainscoting and storage accessories.
The Kingsway Laundry Room
The Kingsway Laundry Room
Intelligent Design GroupIntelligent Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and orange worktops.
Samaras
Samaras
Cabinets by TrivonnaCabinets by Trivonna
For this laundry room we used a combination of Bellmont 1600 Series and 1900 Series cabinets. The white painted cabinets look gorgeous and match perfectly with the whimsical black&white floor. The raised panel doors provide an additional touch of class.
Streamline Laundry Room
Streamline Laundry Room
Lenton Company, Inc.Lenton Company, Inc.
Full laundry room remodel included removing a wall, moving heater into the attic, rerouting duct work, and a tankless water heater. Large laundry hamper drawer is integrated into the cabinets, along with lots of storage. Extra deep (30") lower cabinets create the perfect folding counter. Quartz countertops, white glass subway tile backsplash, and modern drawer pulls complete the look. - Brian Covington Photographer
Simpson Residence - Austin Texas
Simpson Residence - Austin Texas
studio H + H architectsstudio H + H architects
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Purple Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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