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Coniston Barn
Coniston Barn
Kreativ KitchensKreativ Kitchens
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
A country kitchen in rural Pembrokeshire with breathtaking views and plenty of character. Under the striking low beamed ceiling, the Shaker cabinets are designed in an L-shape run with a large central freestanding island. The kitchen revolves around the generously proportioned Ash island acting as a prep table, a place to perch and plenty of storage. In keeping with the farmhouse aesthetic, the walk in pantry houses jams and jars with everything on show. Round the corner lies the utility space with an additional sink and white good appliances with a boot room on entry to the property for muddy wellies and raincoats.
Cobham, Surrey: New Build
Cobham, Surrey: New Build
Amy Hunt Interior DesignAmy Hunt Interior Design
This utility room features a clean, modern design with soft blue cabinetry that offers a calm and functional aesthetic. The room is designed for efficiency, with a sleek countertop and high-end appliances, including a washer and dryer neatly integrated into the cabinetry. Natural light floods the space through a large window, providing a view of the outdoor greenery and enhancing the room’s bright, airy feel. Decorative touches, like a potted plant and woven basket, add a touch of warmth and organization to the minimalist layout, making it both practical and inviting.
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Acton Family Home
Acton Family Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles
Design ideas for a small bohemian single-wall utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, white walls, cork flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Boor/ Utility Room
Boor/ Utility Room
Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.
Traditional utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Old Dairy Kitchen
Old Dairy Kitchen
Eternal KitchensEternal Kitchens
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Span House
The Span House
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdFraher & Findlay Architects Ltd
Inspiration for a scandinavian utility room in London.
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Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat
An Artful LifeAn Artful Life
This is an example of a country utility room in Essex.
Green Shaker with Relaxed Dining
Green Shaker with Relaxed Dining
John Lewis of HungerfordJohn Lewis of Hungerford
Photo of a classic utility room in London.
Oakwood Manor
Oakwood Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Sussex.
Traditional blue shaker utility
Traditional blue shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
Design ideas for a small country utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room Notting Hill Town House
Laundry Room Notting Hill Town House
Gemma Dudgeon InteriorsGemma Dudgeon Interiors
A utility room featuring Christopher Farr wallpaper in a bright shade of yellow
Photo of a traditional utility room in London.
Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon Common
Project LondonProject London
Classic utility room in London.
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Scandinavian Style Home Renovation
Scandinavian Style Home Renovation
Katie Malik Design StudioKatie Malik Design Studio
Inspiration for a scandi utility room in Cambridgeshire.
Ashwell Kitchen/Utility
Ashwell Kitchen/Utility
WJ PhotoWJ Photo
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Hertfordshire.
Wimbledon Family Home
Wimbledon Family Home
Stuart CarlisleStuart Carlisle
Classic utility room in Other.
Stone Kitchen Worktops
Stone Kitchen Worktops
Uk Quartz LtdUk Quartz Ltd
Manufactured and install by Uk Quartz Ltd
Classic utility room in London with a feature wall.

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.
Project Wimbledon Common: Utility Room
Project Wimbledon Common: Utility Room
Cor DomiCor Domi
Opting for classic in frame cabinets in British racing green, with antique brass ironmongery, elevates this utility room and makes the space feel more substantial than your typical utility room.
Second or Extra Kitchens by Mowlem&Co
Second or Extra Kitchens by Mowlem&Co
Mowlem & CoMowlem & Co
There’s a strong trend for having a ‘second’ kitchen – something dedicated to particular functions, particularly anything messy! This can be anything from a walk-in pantry with prep and cooking functions, to a dedicated baking cupboard.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Wells and MaguireWells and Maguire
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other.
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