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Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Northern MI Touch of Contemporary
Northern MI Touch of Contemporary
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
The Plumrose Cottage Home
The Plumrose Cottage Home
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLCLAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC
Small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with medium hardwood flooring.
Happy Blue/White Home
Happy Blue/White Home
Karen Spiritoso Designs LLCKaren Spiritoso Designs LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Craftsman Home Laundry Room after Restoration
Craftsman Home Laundry Room after Restoration
The Renowned GroupThe Renowned Group
The washer and dryer will move from the opposite wall I'm placing the cubby hole of the new Custom Cabinets.
Photo of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pond Cottage
Pond Cottage
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, yellow cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and yellow worktops.
Myers Park Condo Alteration
Myers Park Condo Alteration
Workshop 131, Inc.Workshop 131, Inc.
Photo: Elizabeth Davis Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Skyline Park at Easton Park - Avalon ll
Skyline Park at Easton Park - Avalon ll
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Bungalow Basement Remodel
Bungalow Basement Remodel
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Caleb Vandermeer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Black is the new Black
Black is the new Black
Complete KitchensComplete Kitchens
This compact kitchen design was a clever use of space, incorporating a super slim pantry into the existing stud wall cavity and combining the hidden laundry and butlers pantry into one! The black 2 Pac matt paint in 'Domino' Flat by Dulux made the Lithostone benchtops in 'Calacatta Amazon' pop off the page! The gorgeous touches like the timber floating shelves, the upper corner timber & black combo shelves and the sweet leather handles add a welcome touch of warmth to this stunning kitchen.
Country Home Remodel
Country Home Remodel
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
Jarrett Design is grateful for repeat clients, especially when they have impeccable taste. In this case, we started with their guest bath. An antique-inspired, hand-pegged vanity from our Nest collection, in hand-planed quarter-sawn cherry with metal capped feet, sets the tone. Calcutta Gold marble warms the room while being complimented by a white marble top and traditional backsplash. Polished nickel fixtures, lighting, and hardware selected by the client add elegance. A special bathroom for special guests. Next on the list were the laundry area, bar and fireplace. The laundry area greets those who enter through the casual back foyer of the home. It also backs up to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The clients wanted this area to be as beautiful as the other areas of the home and the visible washer and dryer were detracting from their vision. They also were hoping to allow this area to serve double duty as a buffet when they were entertaining. So, the decision was made to hide the washer and dryer with pocket doors. The new cabinetry had to match the existing wall cabinets in style and finish, which is no small task. Our Nest artist came to the rescue. A five-piece soapstone sink and distressed counter top complete the space with a nod to the past. Our clients wished to add a beverage refrigerator to the existing bar. The wall cabinets were kept in place again. Inspired by a beloved antique corner cupboard also in this sitting room, we decided to use stained cabinetry for the base and refrigerator panel. Soapstone was used for the top and new fireplace surround, bringing continuity from the nearby back foyer. Last, but definitely not least, the kitchen, banquette and powder room were addressed. The clients removed a glass door in lieu of a wide window to create a cozy breakfast nook featuring a Nest banquette base and table. Brackets for the bench were designed in keeping with the traditional details of the home. A handy drawer was incorporated. The double vase pedestal table with breadboard ends seats six comfortably. The powder room was updated with another antique reproduction vanity and beautiful vessel sink. While the kitchen was beautifully done, it was showing its age and functional improvements were desired. This room, like the laundry room, was a project that included existing cabinetry mixed with matching new cabinetry. Precision was necessary. For better function and flow, the cooking surface was relocated from the island to the side wall. Instead of a cooktop with separate wall ovens, the clients opted for a pro style range. These design changes not only make prepping and cooking in the space much more enjoyable, but also allow for a wood hood flanked by bracketed glass cabinets to act a gorgeous focal point. Other changes included removing a small desk in lieu of a dresser style counter height base cabinet. This provided improved counter space and storage. The new island gave better storage, uninterrupted counter space and a perch for the cook or company. Calacatta Gold quartz tops are complimented by a natural limestone floor. A classic apron sink and faucet along with thoughtful cabinetry details are the icing on the cake. Don’t miss the clients’ fabulous collection of serving and display pieces! We told you they have impeccable taste!
Two-storey side extension Twickenham
Two-storey side extension Twickenham
Architect Your HomeArchitect Your Home
The cellar has been converted into a very useful utility room
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Surrey with a built-in sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Oakville Millwork Design
Oakville Millwork Design
Paige Elizabeth InteriorsPaige Elizabeth Interiors
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Creemore Laundry Room
Creemore Laundry Room
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Photography by Valerie Wilcox
Small country single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
UserUser
Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Hidden Bridge
Hidden Bridge
PB BuiltPB Built
Contemporary Style Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Howard Rd Renovation
Howard Rd Renovation
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dewhurst Residence
Dewhurst Residence
Services Rendered Interior DesignServices Rendered Interior Design
Photo by: Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.

Single-wall Utility Room 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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