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

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Osthed
Osthed
Salt Design Cabinet & MillSalt Design Cabinet & Mill
Medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Markim
Markim
FastighetsbyrånFastighetsbyrån
Design ideas for a scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Stockholm with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Casa Decor Madrid 2016
Casa Decor Madrid 2016
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Medium sized scandi single-wall laundry cupboard in Barcelona with white cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Garden Party | Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel
Garden Party | Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
The original laundry room relocated in this Lake Oswego home. The floor plan changed allowed us to expand the room to create more storage space.
Medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Ruffner Lane Home
Ruffner Lane Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Lesley Brookes DesignLesley Brookes Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Modern Scandinavian Laundry Room/Mudroom
Modern Scandinavian Laundry Room/Mudroom
Otis InteriorsOtis Interiors
Laundry and mud room complete gut renovation. Addition of multi-use zones for improved function. Custom open shelving solution tucked into corner for housing cleaning tools, laundry hampers, towels, outerwear storage, etc for easy access.
Sax Point
Sax Point
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Ballard Street, Yarraville
Ballard Street, Yarraville
Marco HoferMarco Hofer
Matte black cabinetry in Clean Touch from Timberwood Panels. White Cement Laminate benchtop from Polytec
Photo of a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Giovanni Del Brenna
Inspiration for a large scandi separated utility room in Paris with wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Photo of a large scandi galley utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Lyall
Lyall
Homegirl Renovation Management + DesignHomegirl Renovation Management + Design
Dave Rempel
Large scandi u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Scandinavian Minimalist Fox Point Whole House Remodel & Addition
Scandinavian Minimalist Fox Point Whole House Remodel & Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
This new mudroom features a porcelain Metropolis Blanco Honed 12"x24" heated tile floor for the long Wisconsin winters as well as custom lockers to store the children's jackets. A new laundry chute now be easily accessed from the master suite and the children's area. This chute is accessible from the cabinet on the right side of the image. The white cabinetry hinge and hardware is all on the inside to provide a clean look. Electroluc IQ-Touch Washer and Dryer are placed side by side and sit under a quartz countertop. Overall this room is very durable for all seasons and can be cleaned up in no time.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Saratoga Whimsy House
Saratoga Whimsy House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, pink walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, white floors and black worktops.
Rees | Bow Extension
Rees | Bow Extension
Rees ArchitectsRees Architects
Scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
A Swedish Laundry/Bath Renovation
A Swedish Laundry/Bath Renovation
Bunn & Sons Custom BuildersBunn & Sons Custom Builders
ColorCo Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Tanager Hill
Tanager Hill
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, shaker cabinets and grey walls.

Scandinavian Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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.
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