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Modern Princeton Condo
Modern Princeton Condo
Distinctive Interior DesignsDistinctive Interior Designs
Inspiration for a small modern laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Wimbledon Handleless Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
A small utility room in our handleless Shaker-style painted in a dark grey colour - 'Worsted' by Farrow and Ball. A washer-dryer stack is a good solution for small spaces like this. The tap is Franke Nyon in stainless steel and the sink is a small Franke Kubus stainless steel sink. The appliances are a Miele WKR571WPS washing machine and a Miele TKR850WP tumble dryer.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Wilmington Court - Laundry
Wilmington Court - Laundry
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Partial view of Laundry room with custom designed & fabricated soapstone utility sink with integrated drain board and custom raw steel legs. Laundry features two stacked washer / dryer sets. Painted ship-lap walls with decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to adjacent mudroom that includes a small built-in office space.
Mediterranean Modern
Mediterranean Modern
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
South Sierra Laundry
South Sierra Laundry
Danae Netto DesignDanae Netto Design
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry cupboard in San Diego with engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Custom Home 9
Custom Home 9
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with side by side washer and dryer and custom shelving. Bottom slide out drawer keeps litter box hidden from sight and an exhaust fan that gets rid of the smell!
Waterman Remodel
Waterman Remodel
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Hill Street
Hill Street
JOMA ConstructionJOMA Construction
Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This laundry room continues the bright feel of the house and provides for plenty of space to wash, dry, and fold the weekly laundry.
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Nico Interior DesignNico Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen
Denver Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This was a fun kitchen transformation to work on and one that was mainly about new finishes and new cabinetry. We kept almost all the major appliances where they were. We added beadboard, beams and new white oak floors for character.
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Laundry Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Contemporary warehouse apartment in Collingwood. Photography by Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
College Park New Build
College Park New Build
Gail Barley Interiors, LLCGail Barley Interiors, LLC
The fun aqua backsplash pops against the clean, and function driven laundry room. Staging by MHM Staging.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Katie Postel InteriorsKatie Postel Interiors
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback and wood walls.
Beach House Remodel
Beach House Remodel
Tracy Berman InteriorsTracy Berman Interiors
This gorgeous beach condo sits on the banks of the Pacific ocean in Solana Beach, CA. The previous design was dark, heavy and out of scale for the square footage of the space. We removed an outdated bulit in, a column that was not supporting and all the detailed trim work. We replaced it with white kitchen cabinets, continuous vinyl plank flooring and clean lines throughout. The entry was created by pulling the lower portion of the bookcases out past the wall to create a foyer. The shelves are open to both sides so the immediate view of the ocean is not obstructed. New patio sliders now open in the center to continue the view. The shiplap ceiling was updated with a fresh coat of paint and smaller LED can lights. The bookcases are the inspiration color for the entire design. Sea glass green, the color of the ocean, is sprinkled throughout the home. The fireplace is now a sleek contemporary feel with a tile surround. The mantel is made from old barn wood. A very special slab of quartzite was used for the bookcase counter, dining room serving ledge and a shelf in the laundry room. The kitchen is now white and bright with glass tile that reflects the colors of the water. The hood and floating shelves have a weathered finish to reflect drift wood. The laundry room received a face lift starting with new moldings on the door, fresh paint, a rustic cabinet and a stone shelf. The guest bathroom has new white tile with a beachy mosaic design and a fresh coat of paint on the vanity. New hardware, sinks, faucets, mirrors and lights finish off the design. The master bathroom used to be open to the bedroom. We added a wall with a barn door for privacy. The shower has been opened up with a beautiful pebble tile water fall. The pebbles are repeated on the vanity with a natural edge finish. The vanity received a fresh paint job, new hardware, faucets, sinks, mirrors and lights. The guest bedroom has a custom double bunk with reading lamps for the kiddos. This space now reflects the community it is in, and we have brought the beach inside.
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.
Vernon ADU
Vernon ADU
Harka ArchitectureHarka Architecture
Photo of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Portland with white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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