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Utility Room - Laundry Cupboard and Separated Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
For The Dogs
For The Dogs
SACHS Construction LLC.SACHS Construction LLC.
Scott D W Smith
Photo of a large contemporary separated utility room in Denver with white walls and travertine flooring.
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Caitlin Mogridge
Photo of a small bohemian single-wall laundry cupboard in London with open cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laguna Niguel Residence
Laguna Niguel Residence
Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Franklin Park Residence
Franklin Park Residence
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
This laundry room elevates the space from a functional workroom to a domestic destination.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, white cabinets and feature lighting.
Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Inspiration for a beach style separated utility room in Burlington with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room with statement tile and cabinets galore
Laundry Room with statement tile and cabinets galore
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
The layout of this laundry room did not change, functionality did. Inspired by the unique square 9×9 tile seen on the floor, we designed the space to reflect this tile – a modern twist on old-European elegance. Paired with loads of cabinets, a laundry room sink and custom wood top, we created a fun and beautiful space to do laundry for a family of five! Note the the appliance hookups are hidden. To keep a seamless look, our carpentry team custom built the folding table shelf. There is a removable board at the back of the wood countertop that can be removed if the hookups need to be accessed.
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Mountain Modern Home
Mountain Modern Home
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This home was a joy to work on! Check back for more information and a blog on the project soon. Photographs by Jordan Katz Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Olga Dean Interior DesignOlga Dean Interior Design
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Family Renovation and Addition
Family Renovation and Addition
Constructive Design ServicesConstructive Design Services
Medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Abiding Lounge
Abiding Lounge
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Drying Cabinet
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Drying Cabinet
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.
Wells Beach
Wells Beach
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A beach-front new construction home on Wells Beach. A collaboration with R. Moody and Sons construction. Photographs by James R. Salomon.
This is an example of a coastal separated utility room in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and feature lighting.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Design ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn
Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and green cabinets.

Utility Room - Laundry Cupboard and Separated 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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