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U-shaped Utility Room with White Walls Ideas and Designs

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Glenview New Build
Glenview New Build
Ash Street Interiors, LLCAsh Street Interiors, LLC
Photography: Stoffer Photography Interiors
This is an example of a beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired u-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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.
Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
pull out toe kick dog bowls Photo by Ron Garrison
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Closet ButlerThe Closet Butler
Photo by: The Closet Butler
Small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Metal farmhouse sink in family workshop/laundry room
Metal farmhouse sink in family workshop/laundry room
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
This multipurpose space is both a laundry room and home office. We call it the "family workshop." Features a stainless steel farmhouse sink by Signature Hardware. Facuet is Brizo Talo single-handle pull down prep faucet with SmartTouchPlus technology in Venetian Bronze. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Remodel Before & After
Remodel Before & After
O'Neil InteriorsO'Neil Interiors
Laundry room after (photo credit: O'Neil Interiors)
Inspiration for a small u-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
B&S Woodworking Inc.B&S Woodworking Inc.
Lubbock parade homes 2011..
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
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!
Old Grove- Antebellum Estate
Old Grove- Antebellum Estate
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Old Grove estate featuring painted wood floors, built-in custom cabinetry, sliding ladder, and Dutch door leading into the mud room. Design and Architecture: William B. Litchfield Builder: Nautilus Homes Photos: Jessica Glynn www.jessicaglynn.com
Large laundry room
Large laundry room
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Combination laundry & mudroom for a busy family.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
French Country Couture
French Country Couture
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., Laundry Room with white cabinetry, undercount sink and plenty of storage cabinetry.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wybel Lane
Wybel Lane
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Sir Barton Estate
Sir Barton Estate
GOAT InteriorsGOAT Interiors
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Mudrooms / Laundry
Mudrooms / Laundry
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
Photo of a small beach style u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white walls.
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Lalor 2.0 Residence
Lalor 2.0 Residence
Kitchens by MatricKitchens by Matric
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, medium hardwood flooring, white walls and an integrated washer and dryer.

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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