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Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Southwood Gardens
Southwood Gardens
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.
Green Laundry
Green Laundry
Center Point CabinetsCenter Point Cabinets
Merillat Basics Cabinetry in Cotton with Decorative Hardware by Hardware Resources
Small rural single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
william quarles photographer
Large classic galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Chic Modern Farmhouse
Chic Modern Farmhouse
All Over SolutionsAll Over Solutions
This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Woodrow
Woodrow
Castro Design StudioCastro Design Studio
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Silverleaf Home 20
Silverleaf Home 20
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
M.C. Enterprises ConstructionM.C. Enterprises Construction
All the cabinetry in this laundry room is great for all the linen storage.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, black splashback, marble splashback and feature lighting.
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Woods Modern Farmhouse
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
Large modern single-wall separated utility room in Little Rock with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Homedale
Homedale
Emily RuddoEmily Ruddo
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Point Loma, Spanish Style Kitchen, Laundry, Bath & Family Room Remodel
Point Loma, Spanish Style Kitchen, Laundry, Bath & Family Room Remodel
Payte Miller InteriorsPayte Miller Interiors
John Christenson Photographer
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and beige cabinets.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
The Windsor
The Windsor
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Photo of a classic galley separated utility room in Omaha with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Irwin Farmhouse
Irwin Farmhouse
Irwin Construction, LLCIrwin Construction, LLC
Darby Kate Photography
This is an example of a large country galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and soapstone worktops.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
East Vancouver Passive House
East Vancouver Passive House
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Two Creeks Laundry Room
Two Creeks Laundry Room
Creative Design CabinetryCreative Design Cabinetry
Plenty of counter space in this laundry room with re-purposed upper wall cabinets. Rev-A-Shelf VIB-20CR fold out ironing board.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Black Worktops 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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