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Arden Park Mid Century Modern
Arden Park Mid Century Modern
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
This client grew up in this 1950’s family home and has now become owner in his adult life. Designing and remodeling this childhood home that the client was very bonded and familiar with was a tall order. This modern twist of original mid-century style combined with an eclectic fusion of modern day materials and concepts fills the room with a powerful presence while maintaining its clean lined austerity and elegance. The kitchen was part of a grander complete home re-design and remodel. A modern version of a mid-century His and Hers grand master bathroom was created to include all the amenities and nothing left behind! This bathroom has so much noticeable and hidden “POW” that commands its peaceful spa feeling with a lot of attitude. Maintaining ultra-clean lines yet delivering ample design interest at every detail, This bathroom is eclectically a one of a kind luxury statement. The concept in the laundry room was to create a simple, easy to use and clean space with ample storage and a place removed from the central part of the home to house the necessity of the cats and their litter box needs. There was no need for glamour in the laundry room yet we were able to create a simple highly utilitarian space. If there is one room in the home that requires frequent visitors to thoroughly enjoy with a huge element of surprise, it’s the powder room! This is a room where you know that eventually, every guest will visit. Knowing this, we created a bold statement with layers of intrigue that would leave ample room for fun conversation with your guests upon their prolonged exit. We kept the lights dim here for that intriguing experience of crafted elegance and created ambiance. The walls of peeling metallic rust are the welcoming gesture to a powder room experience of defiance and elegant mystical complexity. It's a lucky house guest indeed who gets to stay in this newly remodeled home. This on-suite bathroom allows them their own space and privacy. Both Bedroom and Bathroom offer plenty of storage for an extended stay. Rift White Oak cabinets and sleek Silestone counters make a lovely combination in the bathroom while the bedroom showcases textured white cabinets with a dark walnut wrap. Photo credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink
LBA
LBA
Austin Bean Design StudioAustin Bean Design Studio
Kitchen Design by Austin Bean Design Studio
Photo of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops and beige walls.
Manhattan Beach Residence
Manhattan Beach Residence
Erin King InteriorsErin King Interiors
Coastal utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
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EvansRidge - Calgary
EvansRidge - Calgary
Genesis BuildersGenesis Builders
• Quality primer and 2 finished coats of quality low VOC paint on all interior walls. • Pre-finished hardwood floor • Washer/dryer
Photo of a small classic utility room in Calgary with medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Angela LaVistaAngela LaVista
Photo of a traditional utility room in Chicago with a side by side washer and dryer and slate flooring.
Overlook
Overlook
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Photo of a large modern utility room in San Francisco with grey walls and carpet.
Villa GD - Castellana
Villa GD - Castellana
DFG Architetti AssociatiDFG Architetti Associati
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Rome.
Design Features
Design Features
Brightwater HomesBrightwater Homes
No sacrificing style in this detailed laundry room with shiplap walls and unique wall mount utility sink.
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, an utility sink and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bell Springs Ranch
Bell Springs Ranch
P.S. Designs, Inc.P.S. Designs, Inc.
expansive utility/craft room/mudroom with lockers and ample storage space
Design ideas for a large galley utility room in Austin with granite worktops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
White City Custom Home
White City Custom Home
Alair Homes ReginaAlair Homes Regina
Alair Homes | Regina | Custom Home - 9' ceilings with 12' great room and 14' foyer, tastefully decorated, marble fireplace surround, lots of unique features and lighting. Custom kitchen boasts all matching high gloss doors, gables, crown moulding, and toe kicks. Quartz countertops, quartzite backsplash, soft close doors and drawers, pot lighting, surround sound. Bathroom features custom shower, floating cabinet with under cabinet lighting, heated tile floor, and quartz countertop.
Prairie Valley
Prairie Valley
Engelsma Homes LLCEngelsma Homes LLC
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Grand Rapids.
Beauty and Brains
Beauty and Brains
Perspectives CabinetryPerspectives Cabinetry
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Detroit.
Country House Manor
Country House Manor
Abbey Platinum Master BuiltAbbey Platinum Master Built
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other.
Spring 2018 Brown County Showcase of Homes- Ledgeview
Spring 2018 Brown County Showcase of Homes- Ledgeview
Radue Homes Inc.Radue Homes Inc.
Laundry Room with Urban Ceasarstone Granite from The Granite Co. Flooring provided by Inspired Spaces. Cabinets from Showcase Kitchens.
This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Utility & Laundry Project
Utility & Laundry Project
Cotton Tree InteriorsCotton Tree Interiors
Rufus Owen
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other.
Schwann Lake
Schwann Lake
Testorff Construction, Inc.Testorff Construction, Inc.
On a bare dirt lot held for many years, the design conscious client was now given the ultimate palette to bring their dream home to life. This brand new single family residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, kitchen, dining, living, laundry, one car garage, and second floor deck of 352 sq. ft.
Lexis award winning Show Home
Lexis award winning Show Home
Funktional Space Interior DecoratingFunktional Space Interior Decorating
Medium sized contemporary utility room in Other.
Morningside
Morningside
WestPort Development LLC / Atlanta BasementsWestPort Development LLC / Atlanta Basements
Lee Grider Photography
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Horton, Shelton, WA
Horton, Shelton, WA
Cabinets by TrivonnaCabinets by Trivonna
Photo by Ross Irwin ---- Gorgeous fireplace arrangement and snuggly dog. What more can we say? The cabinets are by Bellmont (1900 series). The door style is Springfield, here painted in Alabaster.

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.
Wrought Iron faced Gas Fireplace with stack stone
Wrought Iron faced Gas Fireplace with stack stone
The Fireplace PlaceThe Fireplace Place
This is a wrought iron faced gas direct vent fireplace made by Fireplace Xtrordinair. Featured in our Roswell, GA showroom. The fireplace has a fascia of stack stone with a walnut log style mantel.
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