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Single-wall Utility Room with a Timber Clad Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
Summerland Beach House
Summerland Beach House
Triple A Interior DesignTriple A Interior Design
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
SOJI Project: Empire
SOJI Project: Empire
SOJI InteriorsSOJI Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
Modern Cabin in the Mountains
Modern Cabin in the Mountains
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Equestrian Elegance
Equestrian Elegance
TroicoTroico
Inspiration for a single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, black floors, black worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
HangOut-HOUSE
HangOut-HOUSE
有限会社木下工務店有限会社木下工務店
２階ホールの洗面所
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
House in Higashi-Nakano
House in Higashi-Nakano
sin163 photographysin163 photography
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
まかないハウス
まかないハウス
ANALOG Inc.ANALOG Inc.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.

Single-wall Utility Room with a Timber Clad Ceiling 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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