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Utility Room with a Drop Ceiling and a Wood Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with grey cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, brown worktops and a wood ceiling.
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This laundry/craft room is efficient beyond its space. Everything is in its place and no detail was overlooked to maximize the available room to meet many requirements. gift wrap, school books, laundry, and a home office are all contained in this singular space.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Summer Hill Bathroom
Summer Hill Bathroom
Blue Tea Kitchens and BathroomsBlue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms
Both eclectic and refined, the bathrooms at our Summer Hill project are unique and reflects the owners lifestyle. Beach style, yet unequivocally elegant the floors feature encaustic concrete tiles paired with elongated white subway tiles. Aged brass taper by Brodware is featured as is a freestanding black bath and fittings and a custom made timber vanity.
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
Trout Court Residence
Trout Court Residence
CGU HomesCGU Homes
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN, THE CENTRAL HUB IN THIS THAMES DITTON HOME
BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN, THE CENTRAL HUB IN THIS THAMES DITTON HOME
Bathroom + Kitchen ElevenBathroom + Kitchen Eleven
We also created push to open built in units around white goods, for our clients utility room with WC and basin. Bringing the blue hue across to a practical room.
Narrabeen Project
Narrabeen Project
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small nautical single-wall utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a drop ceiling.
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Bilbao with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
One of the best laundry rooms ever with outdoor deck and San Francisco Bay views.
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and BathMichelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath
A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
Small scandi single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and BathMichelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath
A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Photo of a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Flawless Fitch Mountain
Flawless Fitch Mountain
Zeitgeist SonomaZeitgeist Sonoma
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a wood ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with an integrated sink, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.

Utility Room with a Drop Ceiling and a Wood Ceiling 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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