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Small Utility Room with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Hudson
Hudson
UserUser
Small classic laundry cupboard in Omaha with carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
Westwynde- Interior Remodel
Westwynde- Interior Remodel
Interiors by JWInteriors by JW
This upstairs laundry area keeps all the clothes closer to where they live...the bedrooms!
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a stacked washer and dryer, beige walls and carpet.
Beach Walk - Laundry
Beach Walk - Laundry
SketchPad House PlansSketchPad House Plans
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with engineered stone countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Built-in Ironing board
Built-in Ironing board
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
This kitchen offers the convenience of having everything you need at your disposal without compromising the appearance. It's features are built-in and can be collapsed and out of sight.
Foothill Project
Foothill Project
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and carpet.
Beach Front Renovation
Beach Front Renovation
Balding Design BuildBalding Design Build
Harry Taylor
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rochester New Home Construction
Rochester New Home Construction
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Teri Johnson
Small classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with laminate countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and carpet.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.
City Living Pittsburgh PA
City Living Pittsburgh PA
Prime 1 BuildersPrime 1 Builders
Small contemporary laundry cupboard in Other with grey walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Oneills Project Two
Oneills Project Two
Shannon Pepper DesignShannon Pepper Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
L. Family Kitchen Remodel
L. Family Kitchen Remodel
KC Home Solutions, LLCKC Home Solutions, LLC
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Historic Four Square Renovation Laundry
Historic Four Square Renovation Laundry
HD Squared Architects, LLCHD Squared Architects, LLC
Photography: Chris Zimmer Photography
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Baltimore with grey walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
DC Row House
DC Row House
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
the beach house laundry
the beach house laundry
susan cox interiors inc.susan cox interiors inc.
susan cox interiors inc.
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall utility room in Toronto with white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ferndale Residence
Ferndale Residence
Mark K. Bratt, ArchitectureMark K. Bratt, Architecture
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
大沢の家
大沢の家
株式会社 結設計株式会社 結設計
洗面脱衣室の手前にあるランドリースペースです。階段下を洗濯機置場にしてスペースを活用し、室内干し用のスペースです。
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Tokyo with white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer and beige floors.
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Linden Hills Second Story Addition
Homes And Such LLCHomes And Such LLC
The landing now features a more accessible workstation courtesy of the modern addition. Taking advantage of headroom that was previously lost due to sloped ceilings, this cozy office nook boasts loads of natural light with nearby storage that keeps everything close at hand. Large doors to the right provide access to upper level laundry, making this task far more convenient for this active family. The landing also features a bold wallpaper the client fell in love with. Two separate doors - one leading directly to the master bedroom and the other to the closet - balance the quirky pattern. Atop the stairs, the same wallpaper was used to wrap an access door creating the illusion of a piece of artwork. One would never notice the knob in the lower right corner which is used to easily open the door. This space was truly designed with every detail in mind to make the most of a small space.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.

Small Utility Room with Carpet 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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