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Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This space, featuring original millwork and stone, previously housed the kitchen. Our architects reimagined the space to house the laundry, while still highlighting the original materials. It leads to the newly enlarged mudroom.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.
1920's Bungalow Renovation
1920's Bungalow Renovation
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a small classic utility room in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, exposed beams and panelled walls.
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
This utility room is a rather compact space but it has everything you would need in a utility; a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and storage. It even has a dedicated space for a dog bed. The washing machine and tumble dryer are cleverly stacked in one tall cupboard, with the slim larder cupboard next to it hiding away an ironing board and brooms & mops. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's Pompeian Ash and the handles are by Armac Martin.
1930's Cottage Laundry Room
1930's Cottage Laundry Room
Lori Delisle Interior Design & DecoratingLori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating
This 1930's cottage update exposed all of the original wood beams in the low ceilings and the new copper pipes. The tiny spaces was brightened and given a modern twist with bright whites and black accents along with this custom tryptic by Lori Delisle. The concrete block foundation wall was painted with concrete paint and stenciled.
Uptown Manhattan Apartment
Uptown Manhattan Apartment
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops and exposed beams.
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom dog shower in laundry room
Photo of a small rustic utility room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.
Terra tetto con travi a vista
Terra tetto con travi a vista
michele volpi - studio interior designmichele volpi - studio interior design
un bagno piccolissimo ma attrezzato a lavanderia, il tutto ben nascosto dietro un mobile con ante a soffietto, per lasciare l'immagine del secondo bagno sempre fresca e ordinata. Non più un bagno di servizio, bensì un piccolo gioiello degno del resto dell'abitazione.
Eichler Update
Eichler Update
Ludwig DesignLudwig Design
Laundry occupies one side of hallway. All equipment stored inside cabinets with flush fold-away doors.
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and exposed beams.
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
COBE ArchitettiCOBE Architetti
Small modern laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
Michela Chiesa ArchitettoMichela Chiesa Architetto
Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in Milan with black walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
Our clients had space for a small utility at the back of the house. A lovely little space, it even has space for a dog bed, which we get asked to do quite often. The sink is a Caple Butler sink and the tap is a Perrin and Rowe Armstrong Mixer tap with a pull-down rinse - very handy in a utility room.
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This space, featuring original millwork and stone, previously housed the kitchen. Our architects reimagined the space to house the laundry, while still highlighting the original materials. It leads to the newly enlarged mudroom.
1920's Bungalow Renovation
1920's Bungalow Renovation
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Photo of a small classic utility room in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, exposed beams and panelled walls.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
A new hallway through what was previously garage space leads to the newly accessible laundry room
Inspiration for a small classic u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, black splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Terra tetto con travi a vista
Terra tetto con travi a vista
michele volpi - studio interior designmichele volpi - studio interior design
un bagno piccolissimo ma attrezzato a lavanderia, il tutto ben nascosto dietro un mobile con ante a soffietto, per lasciare l'immagine del secondo bagno sempre fresca e ordinata. Non più un bagno di servizio, bensì un piccolo gioiello degno del resto dell'abitazione.

Small Utility Room with Exposed Beams 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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