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Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry
Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry
Tim MossTim Moss
Emma Lewis
Photo of a classic utility room in London.
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Serving South New JerseyTailored Living Serving South New Jersey
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classical Nantucket Dream Home
Classical Nantucket Dream Home
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
John Reed Forsman
This is an example of a beach style utility room in Minneapolis.
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Modern Oasis
Modern Oasis
Stofft Cooney ArchitectsStofft Cooney Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary laundry cupboard in Miami with an utility sink, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay AreaTailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay Area
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
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.
Reston Laundry Room
Reston Laundry Room
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
A completely unfinished basement goes from bland to beautiful!
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in DC Metro with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and laminate floors.
Chic Laundry Room
Chic Laundry Room
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Give the illusion of a spacious laundry room by utilizing shelves, custom cabinets, and a pull-out ironing board.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Orange County with beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops and dark hardwood flooring.
Country Estate
Country Estate
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
Multi-tasking room: laundry duties go double with a spot for Fido under the work space. Ample lighting for sink duties or folding along the great countertop length.
Alto Park Family Home
Alto Park Family Home
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
We love this multi-talented room. It's a perfectly functional laundry room, mud room off the garage entry with bench, cubby and hanging storage and a wonderful hobby/craft area. The warm wood table top offsets the large format tile countertops. So welcoming! Photography by Cody Wheeler
Italian Elegance
Italian Elegance
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Piston Design
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Georgetown
Georgetown
Braswell Architecture, Inc.Braswell Architecture, Inc.
Forefront Foto
Inspiration for an utility room in Austin.
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DCThe Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DC
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.
Grand Haven Custom New Build - Modern Farmhouse
Grand Haven Custom New Build - Modern Farmhouse
Raha BuildersRaha Builders
Mudroom and Laundry Room - Modern Farmhouse
This is an example of a farmhouse utility room in Grand Rapids.
Troxclair
Troxclair
Everett Custom HomesEverett Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Views of Camelback & Mummy Mountain | Paradise Valley, AZ | Smoke Tree Lane $1.2
Views of Camelback & Mummy Mountain | Paradise Valley, AZ | Smoke Tree Lane $1.2
EntreHOM Fine PropertiesEntreHOM Fine Properties
Marcia K. Canady
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Phoenix.
Spanish Colonial Revival
Spanish Colonial Revival
Steve Richmond Fine HomesSteve Richmond Fine Homes
ForeFront Foto
Inspiration for an utility room in Austin.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #6
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Carl M. Hansen Companies - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Grand Haven Custom New Build - Modern Farmhouse
Grand Haven Custom New Build - Modern Farmhouse
Raha BuildersRaha Builders
Mudroom and Laundry Room - Modern Farmhouse
Inspiration for a country utility room in Grand Rapids.

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.
Lowcountry
Lowcountry
William Quarles PhotographyWilliam Quarles Photography
Photography by William Quarles/Cabinetry by K&K Custom Cabinets
Traditional utility room in Charleston with white walls.
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