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Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a small modern separated utility room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a submerged sink.
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a rural utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
CARLES DRIVE
CARLES DRIVE
UserUser
Glen Doone Photography
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, ceramic flooring and shaker cabinets.
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Contemporary Coastal New Home
Contemporary Coastal New Home
CVI Design - Carly VisserCVI Design - Carly Visser
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
All White
All White
California Closets - Northern & Central FloridaCalifornia Closets - Northern & Central Florida
Tuscan Moon finish. Swivel ironing board. Soho High Gloss Fronts.
Large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Neal
Neal
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Tradewinds
Tradewinds
Tony Colangelo PhotographyTony Colangelo Photography
Tony Colangelo Photography
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Luxe Living
Luxe Living
Dexign Matter StudioDexign Matter Studio
Laundry room design
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Toronto.
Home Inspiration
Home Inspiration
InsidesignInsidesign
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and green walls.
Laurel House
Laurel House
Hark InteriorsHark Interiors
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Brisbane.
Wellness in the Ranch
Wellness in the Ranch
Kymberlea Earnshaw DesignKymberlea Earnshaw Design
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Other.
Ross (Main Bathroom, Laundry, 2 Powder Rooms)
Ross (Main Bathroom, Laundry, 2 Powder Rooms)
Yeomans Design and BuildYeomans Design and Build
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Melbourne.
Transformation d'un 70m2 acheté sur plan
Transformation d'un 70m2 acheté sur plan
Alix Bresson Architecture d'intérieur & DesignAlix Bresson Architecture d'intérieur & Design
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in Paris.
Fresh Traditional Lake Home
Fresh Traditional Lake Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Photo of a classic utility room in Minneapolis.
Shawnigan Lake
Shawnigan Lake
Andrea Rodman InteriorsAndrea Rodman Interiors
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Vancouver.
Chanhassen Lake Charmer
Chanhassen Lake Charmer
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Coastal utility room in Minneapolis.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other 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.
Frederick Refresh
Frederick Refresh
Jessica Nelson DesignJessica Nelson Design
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Seattle with feature lighting.
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