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The Squire Project
The Squire Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
NW Bethany Full House Renovation
NW Bethany Full House Renovation
Bluebonnet Builders LLCBluebonnet Builders LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and a dado rail.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of a rural galley utility room in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
True Blue
True Blue
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
Custom Laundry Shoot to get dirty clothes from 2nd Floor to 1st Floor.
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets.
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Gentilly Home
Gentilly Home
CELTICBUILDCELTICBUILD
Medium sized country single-wall utility room in New Orleans with wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Mud & Laundry
Mud & Laundry
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer
Laundry Room with Double Washer and Dryer
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
A double washer and dryer? Yes please!? Swipe to see a 360 view of this basement laundry room project we completed recently! (Cabinetry was custom color matched)
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Mid Century Modern Ranch
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Richard Froze
Photo of a large midcentury galley utility room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Mudroom Drop Zone
Mudroom Drop Zone
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Full wall height cabinets offer storage for your taller items in this Mudroom/Laundry room combination.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beall Residence
Beall Residence
Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLCLionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC
Melissa Oivanki/Oivanki Photography
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room/Dog Wash
Laundry Room/Dog Wash
UserUser
Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Kitchen 12
Kitchen 12
Carhart Kitchen & BathCarhart Kitchen & Bath
Brand: Showplace Wood Products Door Style: Covington Wood Specie: Hickory Finish: Autumn Counter Top Brand: Wilson Art Color: Crystalline Braun #1839K-45
Laundry
Laundry
Landes WoodWorkingLandes WoodWorking
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink and brown walls.
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Common VisionCommon Vision
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Living
Transitional Living
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
Photography: Brian DeWolf
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets and a dado rail.
Baker
Baker
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring 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.
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