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Home Remodel
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Angela Francis Interiors, LLCAngela Francis Interiors, LLC
Angela Francis
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
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!
Home with Hidden Wine Room
Home with Hidden Wine Room
Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.
Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Schroeder Residence
Schroeder Residence
Yellowstone ArchitectsYellowstone Architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Riverside Construction, LLCRiverside Construction, LLC
Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
Counter Intelligence with H and S CraftsmenCounter Intelligence with H and S Craftsmen
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Seattle Accessible Master Bath & Red Kitchen
Seattle Accessible Master Bath & Red Kitchen
Candace Nordquist InteriorsCandace Nordquist Interiors
David W Cohen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry and Office combo? Why not?
Laundry and Office combo? Why not?
INSPIRED INTERIORS NIAGARAINSPIRED INTERIORS NIAGARA
Rustic chic sliding barn door with just the right pop of colour.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Remodeled In To A Family Hub
Laundry Room Remodeled In To A Family Hub
John Rogers RenovationsJohn Rogers Renovations
Inside the kids custom lockers
Design ideas for a modern u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
The Red Kitchen
The Red Kitchen
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Canal Winchester - Client
Canal Winchester - Client
Fresh Coat Painters of DublinFresh Coat Painters of Dublin
SWG
Design ideas for a small u-shaped separated utility room in Columbus with orange walls.
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!
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Angela Francis Interiors, LLCAngela Francis Interiors, LLC
Angela Francis
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Red U-shaped 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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