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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
Bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, red walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
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.
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
J. Larry Golfer Photography
Small traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)
Small contemporary separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
The Johnson Thompson House - Restoring History
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth
European Splendor Custom Home
European Splendor Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Key West Style New Home Laundry
Key West Style New Home Laundry
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
1.21 Gigawatts
1.21 Gigawatts
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Photography: Paul Grdina
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Project 12 in Briarcilff Manor
Project 12 in Briarcilff Manor
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
Ilir Rizaj
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Forest Bend
Forest Bend
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Shiloh Cabinetry: Peal White Finish. Maytag White Front Load Washer, Overnight Wash and Dry. Maytag White Gas Dryer, Steam Refresh Cycle. Photos: Ashley Avila Photography.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Kitchens on BroadwayKitchens on Broadway
Vic Moss Photography
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with blue cabinets, red walls, a submerged sink, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
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.
Laundry
Laundry
Jeff JamesJeff James
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classical and Colorful Home
Classical and Colorful Home
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
Photography by Emily Followill - colorful colorful accents grey cabinets modern farmhouse pink Wallpaper modern laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red walls.
Laundry Room Cubbies
Laundry Room Cubbies
Alair Homes DallasAlair Homes Dallas
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls and ceramic flooring.
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: The Enclave at Glen Lakes Home. Location: Louisville, Kentucky. Site Number: EGL 40.
Photo of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
J. Larry Golfer Photography
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Separated Utility Room with Red 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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