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Simply Swedish
Simply Swedish
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Architect: Swan Architecture Builder: Elevation Homes Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Scandinavian utility room in Minneapolis with a feature wall.
Knotty alder laundry room
Knotty alder laundry room
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and ceramic flooring.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Inspiration for a small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
Mukwonago Home Remodel
Mukwonago Home Remodel
GMH ConstructionGMH Construction
This piece of storage was created in order to have a place to put the family's items for outdoor use as well as the bottom portion was to be used as a kennel for their small dogs.
Historic Heights
Historic Heights
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Classic utility room in Houston with red walls and wallpapered walls.
Private Residence - Cotswolds
Private Residence - Cotswolds
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
Antique Burgundy Terracotta Reclaimed Tiles from Artisans of Devizes.
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in Wiltshire with terracotta flooring.
Potomac
Potomac
Annie Elliott DesignAnnie Elliott Design
Traditional utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Minneapolis, Elliot Ave Kitchen
Minneapolis, Elliot Ave Kitchen
Excel BuildersExcel Builders
Laundry room.
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Minneapolis with a feature wall.
Salle de bains et buanderie
Salle de bains et buanderie
Second SouffleSecond Souffle
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Paris.
HOLIDAY HOUSE SHOWHOUSE- HAMPTONS
HOLIDAY HOUSE SHOWHOUSE- HAMPTONS
Tamara Magel StudioTamara Magel Studio
Traditional utility room in New York.
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.
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The bright lacquered pop of color in this laundry area create a fun atmosphere for a rather daunting task. Photo by NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Flower Mound, TX: Greg and Holly Homer
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Dallas with red cabinets.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Philadelphia.
St. Paul Mudroom
St. Paul Mudroom
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Bob Geifer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floors.
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Amanda Kirkpatrick PhotographyAmanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Amanda Kirkpatrick Johann Grobler Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Lakeview Cool
Lakeview Cool
Crystal Blackshaw InteriorsCrystal Blackshaw Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.
Utility - Small Round Sink Unit
Utility - Small Round Sink Unit
My Claybrick HomeMy Claybrick Home
Inspiration for a small modern utility room in Essex with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, pink walls, lino flooring, black floors and grey worktops.

Red 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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