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Small But Spacious House ReBuild
Small But Spacious House ReBuild
C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Well-designed, efficient laundry room Photos by Kelly Schneider
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
J. Larry Golfer Photography
Small traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Red Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Laundry Room & Side Entrance
This is an example of a 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.
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.
Staged Homes: Van Nuys
Staged Homes: Van Nuys
Pamela Sandall DesignPamela Sandall Design
Tom Clary, Photographer Staging a home to sell can help get the best price! Stage homes can also be a great source of design ideas. As a designer, it's fun to get called into to assist in the process. Staging can mean placement of furniture, but it's also about giving guidance and direction to the homeowner on steps they can take on the exterior of their home. Getting the house ready for sale is not just about filling it with furniture, but about creating that perfect curb appeal. Something buyers can look at and feel they can move right in!
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.
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.
Brewster, NY Kitchen
Brewster, NY Kitchen
RoSal EnterprisesRoSal Enterprises
Cubbies for sports equipment
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Foreman Builders IncForeman Builders Inc
Multi functional mud room in a rural farm setting. Shower, toilet area, washer dryer, utility sink with a punch of color with black and white tile set diagonally to create more interest. Built by Foreman Builders, Winchester VA. e.g. Photography by Manon Roderick
Annsley - laundry room
Annsley - laundry room
Allan Builders, LLCAllan Builders, LLC
Detour Marketing, LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry space
Laundry space
msegersmsegers
Compared to the before situation the ceiling was lifted. An airco return was titled 90 degrees to allow this. We have space for wall cabinet for detergents, a bar to hang clothes from and an ironing board. The small sink is a welcome addition. The gas shutoff is underneath the sink. We kept the 240V outlet of the previous dryer, just in case we want to switch back to electric and have the solar panels to feed this.
Captain Cook
Captain Cook
JnP CarpentryJnP Carpentry
Custom Robust wood cabinets, with a clear finish.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Hawaii with blue walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
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.
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
Utility sink.
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach
Folsom General Contracting, Inc.Folsom General Contracting, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Colorado Lake Home
Colorado Lake Home
Alpine LumberAlpine Lumber
Photography: Jon Kohlwey Contractor: Bighorn Building Services Cabinetry designer: Tara Bender
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Kay Wade, Closet FactoryKay Wade, Closet Factory
Cherry Melamine with cherry stained wood faces and molding
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
J. Larry Golfer Photography
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
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.

Affordable 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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