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Small Utility Room with Orange Walls Ideas and Designs

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Colonial Concord Home
Colonial Concord Home
Fresh Start InteriorsFresh Start Interiors
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
Removing a closet to enlarge the space and moving the Washer and Dryer (now Stackables) helped to provide more useable space. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems
Knob Hill
Knob Hill
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
East Lake Addition
East Lake Addition
3D Builders3D Builders
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Carriage House and entry
Carriage House and entry
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
The laundry occupies the hall area on the second floor at the top of the back stairs. The stair guardrail and chest of drawers have been replaced with a custom cabinet that provides storage, a folding table and the necessary safety. Combining these functions makes the work area more spacious, efficient and less cluttered.
Craftsman Home - New Oxford
Craftsman Home - New Oxford
Zimmerman HomesZimmerman Homes
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Roosevelt + Monroe
Roosevelt + Monroe
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, orange walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Wauwatosa 2-Story Home Addition
Wauwatosa 2-Story Home Addition
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The kids former 2nd floor bathroom was replaced with a new laundry room for much easier washing access. LG high efficiency washer and dryer looks good and includes a washer drain pan for peace of mind. A quartz countertop and satin nickel faucet provide a low maintenance solution for cleaning on the 2nd floor. Stone tile was used on the floor for durability and easy cleaning of any spills.
Wateka
Wateka
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLCLaura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC
Terri Glanger Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
VMAX LLCVMAX LLC
Laundry Room Renovation Project
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Creative Design for a New Kitchen
Creative Design for a New Kitchen
Shews DesignShews Design
Tina Warfel
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Canal Winchester - Client
Canal Winchester - Client
Fresh Coat Painters of DublinFresh Coat Painters of Dublin
SWG
Design ideas for a small u-shaped separated utility room in Columbus with orange walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
O'Connor Home DesignO'Connor Home Design
This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, orange walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Narrow Laundry/Mudroom Maximized
Narrow Laundry/Mudroom Maximized
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
A perpendicular Charging Station with mail/paperwork slots, plenty of room for cell phones, I-Pods, I-Pads plus the children’s electronic gadgets, bins for paraphernalia and related attachments is a sure sign of this Century. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/Designer for Closet Organizing Systems
Roosevelt + Monroe
Roosevelt + Monroe
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Photo of a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, orange walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Laundry
Laundry
VMAX LLCVMAX LLC
Laundry Room Renovation Project
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.
Roosevelt + Monroe
Roosevelt + Monroe
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
This is an example of a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, orange walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.

Small Utility Room with Orange 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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