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Oakland Ave
Oakland Ave
EuroCraft Interiors Custom CabinetryEuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry
Traditional separated utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Palm Beach Waterfront
Palm Beach Waterfront
Knowles DesignKnowles Design
Jessica Glynn Photography
Design ideas for a nautical separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, white floors and grey worktops.
Painted Laundry Room
Painted Laundry Room
B&G Cabinet, LLCB&G Cabinet, LLC
Inspiration for a nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
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Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green Shaker style cabinetry flower wallpaper quartz countertops 10" Hex tile floors Emtek satin brass hardware Photo by @Spacecrafting
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Photo of a country separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Los Feliz Colorful Kitchen Renovation
Los Feliz Colorful Kitchen Renovation
22 INTERIORS22 INTERIORS
Bohemian utility room in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Hudson WI Project
Hudson WI Project
Kariel Staging & DecorKariel Staging & Decor
Photo of a classic utility room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Classic Cordova New Build
Classic Cordova New Build
LIDA ConstructionLIDA Construction
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ancient Modern
Ancient Modern
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets and feature lighting.
Marshall Modern Farmhouse
Marshall Modern Farmhouse
Alison White HomesAlison White Homes
Photo of a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
Design ideas for a country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white worktops and feature lighting.
Wallis Residence
Wallis Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Buff Strickland
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Cottages off 5th
Cottages off 5th
Lotus Construction, LLC.Lotus Construction, LLC.
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Falcon Lake
Falcon Lake
Timber Ridge Homes Inc.Timber Ridge Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Designs Featuring Inspired Closets
Designs Featuring Inspired Closets
Inspired Closets NashvilleInspired Closets Nashville
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and grey cabinets.
Arizona New Traditional
Arizona New Traditional
Sierra Pacific WindowsSierra Pacific Windows
DeCesare Design Group Werner Segarra Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Bartan Project [Minnesota Private Residence]
Bartan Project [Minnesota Private Residence]
Lappin LightingLappin Lighting
Coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

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.
Union Street Project
Union Street Project
George Gray PhotographyGeorge Gray Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Providence with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
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