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Separated Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Wells Beach
Wells Beach
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A beach-front new construction home on Wells Beach. A collaboration with R. Moody and Sons construction. Photographs by James R. Salomon.
This is an example of a coastal separated utility room in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and feature lighting.
Wayzata Bay Farmhouse
Wayzata Bay Farmhouse
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Design ideas for a coastal separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Hemphill Renovation
Hemphill Renovation
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls and beige worktops.
Whitewing
Whitewing
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a built-in sink and multi-coloured walls.
Euro Pop Laundry
Euro Pop Laundry
Linette Dai DesignLinette Dai Design
Inspiration for a retro l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mediterra
Mediterra
Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Laundry Room Tile
Laundry Room Tile
French-Brown Floors Co.French-Brown Floors Co.
Handpainted tile available in a variety of colors. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our products.
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors, limestone flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Classic Main Line Home
Classic Main Line Home
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.
Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Mid-Century Modern Willow Bend Custom Design
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
This quaint home, located in Plano’s prestigious Willow Bend Polo Club, underwent some super fun updates during our renovation and refurnishing project! The clients’ love for bright colors, mid-century modern elements, and bold looks led us to designing a black and white bathroom with black paned glass, colorful hues in the game room and bedrooms, and a sleek new “work from home” space for working in style. The clients love using their new spaces and have decided to let us continue designing these looks throughout additional areas in the home!
Laundry Room with Playful Wallpaper and Matching Textiles
Laundry Room with Playful Wallpaper and Matching Textiles
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Fort Worth Georgian
Fort Worth Georgian
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Mounds View Dream Home
Mounds View Dream Home
Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.
The laundry room, just off the master suite, was designed to be bright and airy, and a fun place to spend the morning. Green/grey contoured wood cabinets keep it fun, and laminate counters with an integrated undermount stainless sink keep it functional and cute. Wallpaper throughout the room and patterned luxury vinyl floor makes the room just a little more fun.
Kentfield Traditional Elegance
Kentfield Traditional Elegance
PatriARCH ArchitecturePatriARCH Architecture
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and marble worktops.
Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition
Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Colorful dish wallpaper surrounding a sunny window makes laundry less of a chore. Hexagonal floor tiles echo the repetition of the patterned wallpaper. French windows can be completely opened to let the breeze in.
Beach Style Laundry Room
Beach Style Laundry Room
Design ideas for a beach style galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, grey floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Inviting Interiors, LLCInviting Interiors, LLC
Custom painted cabinets with wallpaper in new laundry room.
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Seagull Two Project
Seagull Two Project
White Horse DesignWhite Horse Design
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.

Separated Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls 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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