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Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
All the Little Details
All the Little Details
White DesignWhite Design
Make the most of a small space with a wall-mounted ironing board
Photo of a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry
A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry
Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered StoneSmartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone
Loni Parker, editor and founder of Adore Home Magazine, has done just that with the extensive laundry renovation in her newly purchased home. Loni transformed a laundry she describes as “unusable” into a fabulous and functional room that makes the everyday sorting-washing-folding chore enjoyable – yes, really! The ‘before’ part of the makeover wasn’t pretty, a dank and mouldy laundry with leaking taps, exposed pipes and a broken hot water system. Design-wise, Loni wanted to create a fresh space with a predominant use of white. She chose Smartstone Arcadia for the benchtop, one of Smartstone’s superb range of white quartz surfaces and also one of the most popular whites for benchtops, a versatile cool white with a fine to medium grain.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring and white floors.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
The owner’s suite closet provides direct, and convenient, access to the laundry room. We love how the matte black Whirlpool washer and dryer along with the white oak cabinetry contrast the warm white and gray tones of the Cambria “Torquay” countertops. A fun feature of this laundry room is the LG Styler, installed and ready to fulfill your at-home dry cleaning needs!
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Historic Home Renovation in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Classic galley separated utility room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Mimico Plywood Ltd.Mimico Plywood Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Agave Model
Agave Model
Hidden Rock At Cave CreekHidden Rock At Cave Creek
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
East 46th Home Renovation
East 46th Home Renovation
Alair Homes DeltaAlair Homes Delta
This mid-century modern home has been completely updated with a custom kitchen and high end finishes throughout. The overall modern design gives the space a fresh new look with an open concept layout.
South Reno Kitchen Update
South Reno Kitchen Update
Unique Design Cabinet CompanyUnique Design Cabinet Company
Ironing board in a drawer. Craftsman styled Knotty Alder cabinetry, full overlay cabinet construction; soft close hinges & drawer guides; oil rubbed bronze hardware; engineered counter tops. Images by UDCC
Washer/Dryer storage
Washer/Dryer storage
Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.
Brenda Staples Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sandy Remodel
Sandy Remodel
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Wilston, Brisbane
Wilston, Brisbane
Kim Black DesignKim Black Design
Full service interior design including new paint colours, new carpeting, new furniture and window treatments in all area's throughout the home. Master Bedroom.
Greenbank Development
Greenbank Development
Westeck Windows and DoorsWesteck Windows and Doors
Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
Millionaire Lottery Home - Eagle Mountain, Abbotsford
RaveninsideRaveninside
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Contemporary White Oak Renovation
Laundry Room Contemporary White Oak Renovation
Lumen HomesLumen Homes
For this laundry room, we built white oak custom shelving and a folding table by encapsulating the machines.
Inspiration for a single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops and a concealed washer and dryer.
Montefaro
Montefaro
Studio Henree LLCStudio Henree LLC
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
E2 Homes LtdE2 Homes Ltd
Country u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain flooring and grey worktops.
Whistler Chalet
Whistler Chalet
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Kristen McGaughey Photography
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

Separated Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets 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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