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Scandinavian Style Home Renovation
Katie Malik Design StudioKatie Malik Design Studio
Inspiration for a scandi utility room in Cambridgeshire.
Scandinavian Modern Rambler
Scandinavian Modern Rambler
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Photo of a scandinavian utility room in Minneapolis.
My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago
My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago
Rachel Loewen PhotographyRachel Loewen Photography
Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Inspiration for a scandinavian utility room in Chicago.
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Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
houseologyhouseology
Philip Lauterbach
Inspiration for a small scandi single-wall laundry cupboard in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and white floors.
Dewhurst Residence
Dewhurst Residence
Services Rendered Interior DesignServices Rendered Interior Design
Photo by: Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Distinguished Laundry Room
Distinguished Laundry Room
UserUser
Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, Fantastic Storage for Vacuum Cleaner and Brooms
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi l-shaped laundry cupboard in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Utility cabinet in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
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What's Happened To Me Since I Met You
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USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
Designed by Chris Chumbley, USI Remodeling. Remodeling is a personal choice that allows individuals to create space that aligns with their style preferences, functional requirements and lifestyle changes.
Traditional Mapesbury Handleless Utility Room - Epping
Traditional Mapesbury Handleless Utility Room - Epping
Handmade Kitchen CoHandmade Kitchen Co
Elevating the heart of the home with a functional utility hidden behind the cabinets of the kitchen! It provides our client with a space to keep laundry out of view and an area designated for the laundry. Designed in our Mapesbury just like the kitchen, the cabinets have been hand-painted in Slate 1 to give a fresh and appealing look. At The Handmade Kitchen Company, we believe every corner in your home deserves the touch of exquisite craftsmanship and that’s why we design utility rooms that beautifully coexist with the kitchen! Adding to further functions of the room are Fisher and Paykel appliances, solid oak pull-out drying racks, a Shaws of Darwin Butler sink, a pull-out spray tap and durable worktops with a beautiful splashback in Honed marble. When designing and planning the utility, Charlotte knew it had to be a practical space for laundry, cleaning products and for the fur baby, Ralph. A larger Shaws butler sink was chosen to wash the boy’s football boots, soak pans and bathe Ralph. The statement gold tap not only looks amazing but is so handy, as it gives the rinse hose option which is ideal for rinsing things off in the sink. The idea of the pull-out shelf under the appliances, makes chores an easy task, a more organised space and no more bending as everything is at eye level. Look closely underneath the cabinets and there’s a space just for Ralph! This incorporated dog bed allows Ralph to take a nap in a quiet surrounding or somewhere to go after a lovely country walk. In Charlotte’s own words, “The utility room has become one of the most used rooms in the house and if anyone is designing or planning their utility room really think about how you would like to use the space and what layouts work for you and your everyday life.”
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Aménagement d'une buanderie - Bleu et Bois - 6 m²
Aménagement d'une buanderie - Bleu et Bois - 6 m²
Kitchenwood - Cuisiniste PauKitchenwood - Cuisiniste Pau
L'aménagement de cette buanderie comprend tous les appareils et praticités. Il y a deux placards avec un couvercle sur le plan de travail pour insérer, stocker et trier le linge. A noter que ces couvercles sont des vide déchets, utilisés en cuisine avec un sceau ou un sac poubelle.
Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Simone & Stevie's House - Muswell Hill
Simone & Stevie's House - Muswell Hill
A2studioA2studio
Rick McCullagh
Inspiration for a scandi utility room in London.
Laundry
Laundry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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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.
BOIS MASSIF INTERIEUR
BOIS MASSIF INTERIEUR
Kontio AquitaineKontio Aquitaine
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Bordeaux with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
Studio EsarStudio Esar
Inspiration for a scandinavian utility room in Melbourne.
Kitchen and bathroom remodel - Valley Village
Kitchen and bathroom remodel - Valley Village
Love Home RenovationsLove Home Renovations
This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Scandinavian Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian utility design.

What do I need in my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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.
Duplex Apartment in Rathmines, Dublin
Duplex Apartment in Rathmines, Dublin
houseologyhouseology
Inspiration for a scandinavian utility room in Dublin.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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