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

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Transitional White Painted Laundry Room
Transitional White Painted Laundry Room
Mohler's Woodworking Inc.Mohler's Woodworking Inc.
White painted transitional laundry room. Note the dog cages in the bottom of the mud cabinets! Custom made dog cages!
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other with a side by side washer and dryer.
3 Munnion Road
3 Munnion Road
Foxridge Homes WinnipegFoxridge Homes Winnipeg
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, red walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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.
Mount View Urban Contemporary
Mount View Urban Contemporary
Andrea Egan - BOWAAndrea Egan - BOWA
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Sink
Laundry Sink
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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!
Premier Cabinet Solutions
Premier Cabinet Solutions
Premier Cabinet SolutionsPremier Cabinet Solutions
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry After
Laundry After
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
Paige Green
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Homearama Shakes Run - 2014 - Louisville - Lot #165
Robbins ArchitectureRobbins Architecture
Robbins Architecture
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Doolittle Design Co.Doolittle Design Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
This laundry room is packed with purpose, with shelving, a hanging rod, sink, folding counter top, upper and lower cabinets, and washer/dryers with drawer storage.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Traditional separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and wallpapered walls.
Rochester Area Parade of Home Peoples Choice Winner
Rochester Area Parade of Home Peoples Choice Winner
Abode Design SolutionsAbode Design Solutions
abode Design Solutions
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Johann Grobler ArchitectsJohann Grobler Architects
Amanda Kirkpatrick
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Real Estate Photography
Real Estate Photography
DesignSnarrDesignSnarr
Jennifer Snarr/ DesignSnarr Photography
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Red 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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