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Separated Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
VINTAGE MODERN ON THE HUDSON
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
JANE BEILES
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, a belfast sink, green cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and yellow walls.
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
This is an example of a classic separated utility room with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern
Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Nantucket Style Home
Nantucket Style Home
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dedicated Children's Suite
Dedicated Children's Suite
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Dedicated laundry room with customized cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grey-brown subway tile floor coordinates with light colored cabinetry .
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A built in unit for the washer and dryer allows for basket storage below for easy transfer of laundry. A small counter at the end of the wall serves as an area for folding and hanging clothes when needed.
MIX
MIX
RODOLF NOEL PhotographeRODOLF NOEL Photographe
Inspiration for a contemporary separated utility room in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Comfy. Classic. Elegant. A Remodel That Says It All!
Lori Jolin Design, LLC.Lori Jolin Design, LLC.
2014 CotY Award - Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000 Sutter Photographers - The client wanted a space for their dog’s kennel, food, etc. It has quickly become his favorite spot (bottom right). -We found a space in the laundry room to accommodate everything - deep laundry baskets for storage, hanging rods for quick accessibility, close cabinets to hide anything. - A palette of 5 colors was used throughout the home to create a peaceful and tranquil feeling.
Laurel Lane
Laurel Lane
Janiczek HomesJaniczek Homes
Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow walls and light hardwood flooring.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
This is an example of an expansive classic separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
River Craftsman
River Craftsman
GO Architectural Design, PLLCGO Architectural Design, PLLC
Hallway to laundry room with barn door.
Photo of a large beach style galley separated utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a single-bowl sink and blue cabinets.
Other Rooms
Other Rooms
Martha Stewart LivingMartha Stewart Living
An efficient laundry room should run like a well-oiled machine. Having a designated place for everything means that routine chores become a breeze. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow walls.
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, yellow walls, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and red worktops.
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A farmhouse sink is used and adds a classic warm farmhouse touch to the room. Undercabinet lighting helps to illuminate the task areas for better visibility
Charming and Chic Woodlands Home
Charming and Chic Woodlands Home
Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLCSneller Custom Homes and Remodeling, LLC
Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and yellow walls.

Separated Utility Room with Yellow 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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