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Turquoise U-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.
Sir Barton Estate
Sir Barton Estate
GOAT InteriorsGOAT Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling, porcelain flooring, white floors and a belfast sink.
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Photo of a small bohemian u-shaped utility room in Houston with open cabinets, stainless steel worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and an utility sink.
Santa Barbara in the Hill Country
Santa Barbara in the Hill Country
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
Design ideas for a country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white worktops and feature lighting.
Mountain Farmhouse
Mountain Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Stylish Transitional Home in LA, CA.
Stylish Transitional Home in LA, CA.
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Our homeowner approached us first in order to remodel her master suite. Her shower was leaking and she wanted to turn 2 separate closets into one enviable walk in closet. This homeowners projects have been completed in multiple phases. The second phase was focused on the kitchen, laundry room and converting the dining room to an office. View before and after images of the project here: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4412085/m=23/dining-room-turned-office-in-los-angeles-ca https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4425079/m=23/laundry-room-refresh-in-la https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4440223/m=23/banquette-driven-kitchen-remodel-in-la We feel fortunate that she has such great taste and furnished her home so well! Laundry Room: The laundry room features a Utility Sink, built-in linen cabinet, and a pull down hanging rod.
Colorful Mountain Retreat
Colorful Mountain Retreat
Cathers Home Furniture + Interior DesignCathers Home Furniture + Interior Design
Photo of a large bohemian u-shaped utility room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, laminate floors, grey floors and a built-in sink.
Transitional with European Influences
Transitional with European Influences
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
fun retro utility room
Large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls and porcelain flooring.
Undermount Sink
Undermount Sink
Madison Van WylenMadison Van Wylen
This is an example of a large nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Cotswold Country House
Cotswold Country House
Gasson & Phillips InteriorsGasson & Phillips Interiors
Utility room in Cotswold country house
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in Gloucestershire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Photo of a large bohemian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Henneman Project
Henneman Project
Ideal Kitchen & BathIdeal Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Mattituck Residence
Mattituck Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, blue worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Tradewinds General Contracting Inc: The Monte Carlo
Tradewinds General Contracting Inc: The Monte Carlo
Leisure Time Inc.Leisure Time Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Turquoise U-shaped Utility Room 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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