Single-wall Utility Room with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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.

Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD

Brothers Services Company

Don't forget about your pets! This mudroom features a specially designated wash area for the homeowner's dogs so that cleaning off after playing outside by the water is quick and easy!

Dedicated Children's Suite

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Dedicated laundry room with customized cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grey-brown subway tile floor coordinates with light colored cabinetry .

Suzanne Tullock Interiors

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laurel Lane

Janiczek 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.

Queen Anne Kitchen and Laundry Room

Cornerstone Construction Group Inc.

Entry onto the spacious deck and backyard.
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Mitchell-Harris

Salmon 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.

Southwest Sunny Laundry Room

User

Christine Armitage
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

2017 Minnesota ASID Home

Cambria

Bright laundry room featuring Ella
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and grey floors.

Somerville Addition

New England Design & Construction

This laundry room is easily accessible, hidden behind these closet doors but located on the second floor hallway. Photography by Jay Groccia, OnSite Studios

Custom Home 9

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom laundry room with side by side washer and dryer and custom shelving. Bottom slide out drawer keeps litter box hidden from sight and an exhaust fan that gets rid of the smell!

Laundry - full height joinery

HX Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall utility room in Melbourne with open cabinets and yellow walls.

Neo Rustico

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Who says a laundry room can't be beautiful? Driftwood gray stain on Knotty Alder cabinets. The high capacity washer & dryer is surrounded by box columns and 40" high stone countertop.

Harris Street

Sartorial Interiors

Photo of a small single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors and white worktops.

Laundry Room

John Mast Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Laundry Room

Rock Paper Hammer

Construction by Redsmith Construction.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Louisville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, yellow walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry room

Meyer Design

Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Lake Minnetonka Chateau

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, marble worktops and light hardwood flooring.

Large Family Basement

A&E Construction and Design Center

A&E Construction
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room / Closet

HomeClick

Although it may be small, the space is utilized quite well, while the yellow wall makes it inviting and fresh. A fantastically-designed laundry closet!

Single-wall 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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