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U-shaped Utility Room with White Walls Ideas and Designs

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Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Waterford ConstructionWaterford Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops and painted wood flooring.
Storybook Kitchen
Storybook Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Front-loading Appliances, laundry room side Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
U-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Stacked washer/dryer in laundry room. Features a mixture of closed and open storage. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Large country u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!
Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Large beach style u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Design ideas for a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Balwyn North Whole House
Balwyn North Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Santa Barbara
Transitional Santa Barbara
EARTH AND IMAGESEARTH AND IMAGES
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
White Quartz Countertops
White Quartz Countertops
Stone Creek SurfacesStone Creek Surfaces
This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
The owner’s suite closet provides direct, and convenient, access to the laundry room. We love how the matte black Whirlpool washer and dryer along with the white oak cabinetry contrast the warm white and gray tones of the Cambria “Torquay” countertops. A fun feature of this laundry room is the LG Styler, installed and ready to fulfill your at-home dry cleaning needs!
Efficient and Functional Laundry
Efficient and Functional Laundry
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks Photo 2019 Scripps Network, LLC. Equipped and organized like a modern laundry center, the well-designed laundry room with top-notch appliances makes it easy to get chores done in a space that feels attractive and comfortable. The large number of cabinets and drawers in the laundry room provide storage space for various laundry and pet supplies. The laundry room also offers lots of counterspace for folding clothes and getting household tasks done.
Yeates Residence
Yeates Residence
Willowood HomesWillowood Homes
Dayson Johnson
This is an example of a medium sized country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
DeWils Design Gallery
DeWils Design Gallery
Bergerson Tile & CabinetsBergerson Tile & Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Rosedale Custom Home
Rosedale Custom Home
Ringwald — Design. Build.Ringwald — Design. Build.
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with white cabinets, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
The Sweetwater Retreat
The Sweetwater Retreat
C3 Studio, LLCC3 Studio, LLC
southern style, traditional design
Farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Dwellings Design GroupDwellings Design Group
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, grey worktops, shaker cabinets, limestone worktops, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Phoenix House Remodel AB
Phoenix House Remodel AB
Luxury Remodels CompanyLuxury Remodels Company
Photo of a small classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

U-shaped Utility Room with White 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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