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The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive beach style l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Canal Cove Road
Canal Cove Road
GatheredGathered
Inspiration for a nautical utility room in Other.
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Mare Bella Key
Mare Bella Key
Austin Follos PhotographyAustin Follos Photography
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Miami with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Bon Vie!
Bon Vie!
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
Laundry room
This is an example of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Boston with wood worktops, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
The shiplap walls ties together the tricky architectural angles in the room. 2-level countertops, above the sink and the washer/dryer units provides plenty of folding surface. The ceramic tile pattern is a fun and practical alternative to cement tile.
Farmdale Ave
Farmdale Ave
Marissa Cramer InteriorsMarissa Cramer Interiors
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Los Angeles.
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!
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
The English Contractor & Remodeling ServicesThe English Contractor & Remodeling Services
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey worktops.
Witherspoon Beauty
Witherspoon Beauty
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Photo of a traditional utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Huff
Huff
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, white cabinets, grey walls and brown floors.
Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
Pantries and mud room storage in laundry room.
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and Living Room Remodel in Lake Monona, WI
Transitional Kitchen and Living Room Remodel in Lake Monona, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
The new laundry room included artisan barn doors to match the pantry.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Clausen: Byron Center, MI
Clausen: Byron Center, MI
Celebrity Builders, LLCCelebrity Builders, LLC
Photos by Kaity
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
WAHROONGA RESIDENCE
WAHROONGA RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
DESIGNER HOME. - 40mm thick 'Calacutta Primo Quartz' benchtop - Fish scale tiled splashback - Custom profiled 'satin' polyurethane doors - Black & gold fixtures - Laundry shute - All fitted with Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens By Emanuel
Modern Farmhouse Project
Modern Farmhouse Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Design ideas for a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

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.
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Laundry Room Remodel - after
Emoh-Home Designers Inc.Emoh-Home Designers Inc.
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Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
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