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Milton Remodel with addition
Milton Remodel with addition
Artisan Design StudioArtisan Design Studio
Photosynthesis Studio
Design ideas for a large classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Golden Touch Construction, Inc.Golden Touch Construction, Inc.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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Laundry After
Laundry After
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Orono Remodel
Orono Remodel
Watermark Design GroupWatermark Design Group
Alyssa Lee
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
North Georgia French County Home
North Georgia French County Home
Craig Alan Homes, IncCraig Alan Homes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Skylight Specialists, Inc.Skylight Specialists, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Elite Kitchen CabinetryElite Kitchen Cabinetry
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, white cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Industrial Home
Industrial Home
Creative Wood Designs Inc.Creative Wood Designs Inc.
Vance Vetter Homes
Inspiration for an urban l-shaped utility room in Little Rock with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
The Soho
The Soho
Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.
Mellissa Larson - Photographer
Photo of an urban utility room in Boise.
DiCicco
DiCicco
Florida Designer CabinetryFlorida Designer Cabinetry
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink and brown floors.
Victory Model in Plymouth MN | Shenadoah Lane | Tayler Creek
Victory Model in Plymouth MN | Shenadoah Lane | Tayler Creek
WEST BAY HOMES real estate developmentWEST BAY HOMES real estate development
Andrea Rugg
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and black floors.
Our Utility & Other Areas
Our Utility & Other Areas
Cypress Hill Development LLCCypress Hill Development LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Canonsburg Addition
Canonsburg Addition
Wilson Architecture + Design, LLCWilson Architecture + Design, LLC
Rick Hopkins Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fresh, functional family bungalow
Fresh, functional family bungalow
Maison Design+BuildMaison Design+Build
Photography by D&M Images
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Other.
California Country
California Country
Laura Hunt DesignLaura Hunt Design
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, a submerged sink and green walls.
The Creek Pointe
The Creek Pointe
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with engineered stone countertops, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Portland with grey cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

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.
European Industrial
European Industrial
Emily Cathcart DesignsEmily Cathcart Designs
Lou Costy
Photo of a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
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