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Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Retreat Malibu
Mountain Retreat Malibu
Livingstone Design and DevelopmentLivingstone Design and Development
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Loving Farmhouse in Downers Grove
Loving Farmhouse in Downers Grove
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
This typical laundry room held dual purposes - laundry and mudroom. We created an effective use of this space with a wall mudroom locker for shoes and coats, and upper cabinets that go to the ceiling for maximum storage. Also added a little flare of style with the floating shelves! Designed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry (www.wheatlandcabinets.com)
A Sea Inspired Remodel
A Sea Inspired Remodel
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
This is an example of a beach style single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
This is an example of a classic separated utility room with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom
Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Pine Valley Drive
Pine Valley Drive
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Board by Board DesignBoard by Board Design
The laundry room features Soapstone countertops and a basketweave travetine wainscot Photo Credit: Bella Vita Photography
Large rural galley utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Shaker Cinder Cabinets
Shaker Cinder Cabinets
Custom Construction Imports, IncCustom Construction Imports, Inc
Expansive farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.
Medium sized mediterranean single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Past Work
Past Work
Hollander Home StyleHollander Home Style
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Lockwood show home Taupo
Laundry Lockwood show home Taupo
Kitchens R UsKitchens R Us
Inspiration for a small rural single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and beige walls.
Farmhouse & Barn
Farmhouse & Barn
Dibello Architects, PLLCDibello Architects, PLLC
Reclaimed wood accent wall and tile backsplash in the laundry room. The sliding barn door opens from the mud room / side entry.
Photo of a medium sized country separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a submerged sink and multi-coloured walls.
Raleigh Transitional
Raleigh Transitional
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized industrial l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
White Bear Lake Whole Townhouse Gut and Remodel
White Bear Lake Whole Townhouse Gut and Remodel
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Keeping the existing cabinetry but repinting it we were able to put butcher block countertops on for workable space.
Photo of a medium sized galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Creswell Drive
Creswell Drive
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
This mudroom features KraftMaid Cabinetry's Lyndale door in Lagoon.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mesa Laundry Room Remodel
Mesa Laundry Room Remodel
Puerta Bella Interior DesignPuerta Bella Interior Design
Small traditional galley separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home

Utility Room with a Side By Side 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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