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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.
Lake House - Sudbury Project
Lake House - Sudbury Project
Debra Seabrook DesignDebra Seabrook Design
This is one of the most fun rooms in the house with hand painted red tones brushed over yellows and old maple cabinets. There is a window seat on the opposite side with ample storage for kids clothes. The black washer and dryer disappeared after the walls were papered in black and gold bumble bee wallpaper.
Wendl
Wendl
The CousinsThe Cousins
Who says laundry has to be boring?
Photo of a bohemian utility room in New York.
Classy Mud Room
Classy Mud Room
d+b kitchen design conceptsd+b kitchen design concepts
Custom lockers, individually designed for the homeowner’s four kids, include closed storage for coats and large backpacks, drawers to house gloves, scarves and other small items and shoe cubbies underneath. The narrow room is made to feel larger by the use of old school black and white large format tile laid on the diagonal. A sink, in keeping with the era of the home, was added to the space for cleaning muddy shoes before entering the main house. The the cabinetry in the room red painted maple with wrought iron hardware and plumbing fixtures. Photo by: Mike Kaskel
Euro Pop Laundry
Euro Pop Laundry
Linette Dai DesignLinette Dai Design
This is an example of a modern utility room in Orange County.
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!
Red Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Small classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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.
Tour of Remodeled Homes 2015
Tour of Remodeled Homes 2015
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
The new laundry and garden room was created by capturing the old master bathroom and walk in closet spaces. Their laundry use to be in their basement.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other.
Markham Colorful Fun Home
Markham Colorful Fun Home
Stephensons Electronics & Designs TorontoStephensons Electronics & Designs Toronto
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Toronto.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens CabinetsDresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets
The combination Laundry Room/Office features Red gloss lacquer cabinets with aluminum edging by Stossa, Two washers, two dryers, and White Formica countertops with stainless edge 2 1/2” thick. There is a utility sink, built-in desk, under cabinet lighting and power strip, with stained concrete floors. Photo by Jim Tschetter
Terri and Jim's Remodel
Terri and Jim's Remodel
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Mud room and laundry room combination, with colorful hooks for coats and shoe storage cubbies under a custom built-in bench.
Small contemporary galley utility room in Other with white walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Mountain Home with artistic flare
Mountain Home with artistic flare
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
Custom Cabinets by Walker Woodworking, Design by Jeneane Beaver photography by Stacey Walker
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Charlotte.
Savannah, GA with Guenzi-Vargas Studios
Savannah, GA with Guenzi-Vargas Studios
22-Red Design Studio22-Red Design Studio
Completed with Design Team at Guenzi-Vargas Studios, Savannah, GA
This is an example of a classic utility room in Minneapolis.
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
Troy
Troy
Christopher Thomas ConstructionChristopher Thomas Construction
Josh Hewitt
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Larsen Residence
Larsen Residence
Accent CountertopsAccent Countertops
Ruby Reflection Caesarstone quartz countertop Photo Credit: Darrian Watts
This is an example of a modern utility room in Salt Lake City.
Dakota Kitchen and Bath - Other Rooms
Dakota Kitchen and Bath - Other Rooms
Dakota Kitchen and BathDakota Kitchen and Bath
This laundry room was designed to look like an old time general store.
Photo of a rustic utility room in Other with wood worktops, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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