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Ross Street
Ross Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola
Humbercrest laundry room
Humbercrest laundry room
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
www.jamesramsay.ca
Photo of a small modern u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room with beadboard cabinetry and linoleum floor
Laundry room with beadboard cabinetry and linoleum floor
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Laundry room with beadboard cabinets and blue linoleum flooring. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Boston Condo
Boston Condo
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Laundry Room – Taylor Creek – English Inspired Home – Spring 2015
Laundry Room – Taylor Creek – English Inspired Home – Spring 2015
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
The convenient upstairs laundry room has lots of storage and counter space and features fun modern elements like a stainless steel farmhouse sink and playful turquoise details. Photography by Spacecrafting
Danville Remodel and Addition
Danville Remodel and Addition
Trademark Architecture + InteriorsTrademark Architecture + Interiors
Moving the laundry room inside from the garage location brings ease of use and a more efficient space for cleaning clothing. The use of multi-color mosaic tiles on the walls above the counter top bring a sense of whimsy to the space and make the mundane task of laundry become a bit more fun. The deep blue Marmoleum floor creates the feeling of having all the cabinetry and laundry equipment set on top a pool of deep water.
Peyton Rustic Custom
Peyton Rustic Custom
Great Northwest HomesGreat Northwest Homes
Storage storage storage! Bill Johnson Photgraphy
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Stephens Development CompanyStephens Development Company
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with laminate countertops, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Two tone Grey shaker traditional kitchen with connecting Island.
Two tone Grey shaker traditional kitchen with connecting Island.
Kettle Co. KitchensKettle Co. Kitchens
Utility space.
Medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Cornwall with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, lino flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Bakersview Corfe Mullen
Bakersview Corfe Mullen
Integrated Design StudioIntegrated Design Studio
Two tone handless kitchen in light grey and dust grey. Modern refit to very tired kitchen. Amazing transformation!
This is an example of a medium sized u-shaped laundry cupboard in Dorset with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, lino flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen
Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen
Rob Tuick - KABS SoftwareRob Tuick - KABS Software
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Timberline
Timberline
Frog Rock Design, LLP - Residential ArchitectureFrog Rock Design, LLP - Residential Architecture
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and green worktops.
Ross Street
Ross Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola
Ross Street
Ross Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola
Ross Street
Ross Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola
Laundry Room – Taylor Creek – English Inspired Home – Spring 2015
Laundry Room – Taylor Creek – English Inspired Home – Spring 2015
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
The convenient upstairs laundry room has lots of storage and counter space and features fun modern elements like a stainless steel farmhouse sink and playful turquoise details. Photography by Spacecrafting
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Stephens Development CompanyStephens Development Company
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with laminate countertops, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Huntington Westminster Apartments - Laundry Rooms
Stephens Development CompanyStephens Development Company
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with laminate countertops, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

U-shaped Utility Room with Lino Flooring 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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