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Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU SpecialistShelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist
Farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, black walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Shiplap on The Lake | The Lakes at North River Yacht Club
Shiplap on The Lake | The Lakes at North River Yacht Club
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
A new construction featuring a bright and spacious kitchen with shiplap walls and a brick back splash. Polished quartz counter tops gives the spaces a finished and glamorous feeling. A spacious master bathroom with His&Hers vanities and a walk-in shower give enough room for daily routines in the morning. The color palette exudes waterfront living in a luxurious manor.
River Hills Fort Worth, TX
River Hills Fort Worth, TX
The ARTEC Group, Inc.The ARTEC Group, Inc.
The ARTEC Group, Inc - Herringbone tile floor. Laundry Room. TV Monitor mounted on wall. Book shelves. Functional and Fun!
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and slate flooring.
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Arkansas Street: Laundry
Arkansas Street: Laundry
Crafted Earth, Inc.Crafted Earth, Inc.
Photo credit: Anastasia Sappon. Stacked washer/dryer behind frosted glass door. Easy access and discreet when necessary.
Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer.
Small & Efficient Island Living
Small & Efficient Island Living
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Small coastal laundry cupboard in Miami with white walls, vinyl flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of a country utility room in Other with a belfast sink, open cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Tired 1940 “Project” Turned French Country Cottage
A Tired 1940 “Project” Turned French Country Cottage
Courtney Jones - Carmel Realty CompanyCourtney Jones - Carmel Realty Company
Phil Rohlik Photography
Inspiration for an utility room in San Francisco.
A Courtyard Retreat
A Courtyard Retreat
Magic Gardens LandscapingMagic Gardens Landscaping
This is an example of an utility room in San Francisco.
Laundry Rooms and Linen Closets on Love It Or List It: Vancouver
Laundry Rooms and Linen Closets on Love It Or List It: Vancouver
STOR-X SurreySTOR-X Surrey
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in Vancouver.
Mulberry Lane Residence
Mulberry Lane Residence
UserUser
Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a mediterranean utility room in San Francisco.
Trelawn
Trelawn
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
This spacious laundry room continues the neutral palette, but uses accents of blue, pink and yellow to create a refreshing, bright and airy oasis.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Cherrybrook Home Renovation NSW 2126
Cherrybrook Home Renovation NSW 2126
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Brian Patterson
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Richmond with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Boca Raton: Home Renovation & Design
Boca Raton: Home Renovation & Design
nls creations, inc.nls creations, inc.
A soft yellow and white living room using many elements of eclectic design
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Miami.
Our Interior Work
Our Interior Work
Carole Hollowell InteriorsCarole Hollowell Interiors
Contemporary utility room in Raleigh.
San Francisco Cottage
San Francisco Cottage
Alida Landscape DesignAlida Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary utility room in San Francisco with white walls.
Lara Lane
Lara Lane
Green Room StudioGreen Room Studio
Box New Build
Photo of a retro utility room in Auckland.
Long Beach
Long Beach
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Orange County.
Laurel Fork
Laurel Fork
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Photo of a traditional utility room in Other.

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.
Long Beach Interior Remodel
Long Beach Interior Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Orange County.
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