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Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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TJW Home ServicesTJW Home Services
A laundry room remodel in Phoenixville, PA with bi-fold doors with handles for easy functionality. Photo credit: facebook.com/tjwhome.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with a concealed washer and dryer and brown floors.
Hidden Laundry
Hidden Laundry
Helen Baumann DesignHelen Baumann Design
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker pull-out doors. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Hatfield St.
Hatfield St.
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Custom Built home designed to fit on an undesirable lot provided a great opportunity to think outside of the box with creating a large open concept living space with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and sitting area. This space has extra high ceilings with concrete radiant heat flooring and custom IKEA cabinetry throughout. The master suite sits tucked away on one side of the house while the other bedrooms are upstairs with a large flex space, great for a kids play area!
Chiswick house
Chiswick house
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Utility room joinery was made bespoke and to match the style of the kitchen. Photography by Chris Snook
Medium sized rural single-wall utility room in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and blue cabinets.
Abbotsford Townhouse
Abbotsford Townhouse
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Laundry design cleverly utilising the under staircase space in this townhouse space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
South West London - Home Renovation
South West London - Home Renovation
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Candy
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Keane Laundry
Keane Laundry
Lydia Maskiell InteriorsLydia Maskiell Interiors
Anjie Blair Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Hobart with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and blue cabinets.
Extension | The Ponds
Extension | The Ponds
iBuild Group Pty LtdiBuild Group Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Soft Mood Trinité
Soft Mood Trinité
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Un appartement familial haussmannien rénové, aménagé et agrandi avec la création d'un espace parental suite à la réunion de deux lots. Les fondamentaux classiques des pièces sont conservés et revisités tout en douceur avec des matériaux naturels et des couleurs apaisantes.
Formal Dining to Laundry Room
Formal Dining to Laundry Room
Noel Burney@Closet Factory South CarolinaNoel Burney@Closet Factory South Carolina
This is an example of a medium sized vintage utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floors.
Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room
Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Julia Ave
Julia Ave
Good Bones Design BuildGood Bones Design Build
Laundry Room
Large contemporary utility room in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, all styles of cabinet, brown cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Myers Park Residence
Myers Park Residence
Guthmann ConstructionGuthmann Construction
The built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space. Jon Courville Photography
Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality
Atwood: Fine Architectural CabinetryAtwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry
Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.
Warm Welcome - Laundry Room - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home
Warm Welcome - Laundry Room - Cape Cod, MA Custom Home
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Custom coastal home on Cape Cod by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders. 2018 BRICC AWARD (GOLD) 2018 PRISM AWARD (GOLD) // Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction // Living Space: 7,005ft² Photography: Brian Vanden Brink // Laundry room.

Utility Room with a Concealed Washer and Dryer and Brown Floors 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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