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Utility Room with Carpet and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Master Suite Wing
Master Suite Wing
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design CenterRoomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center
Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional utility room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Point West at Macatawa Park
Point West at Macatawa Park
Francesca Owings Interior DesignFrancesca Owings Interior Design
Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Design ideas for a nautical laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with beige walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
A Hamptons Influenced Home
A Hamptons Influenced Home
Van Auken Akins Architects LLCVan Auken Akins Architects LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.
Treehouse in SLC, UT
Treehouse in SLC, UT
Fine Custom ConstructionFine Custom Construction
Complete transformation of kitchen, Living room, Master Suite (Bathroom, Walk in closet & bedroom with walk out) Laundry nook, and 2 cozy rooms! With a collaborative approach we were able to remove the main bearing wall separating the kitchen from the magnificent views afforded by the main living space. Using extremely heavy steel beams we kept the ceiling height at full capacity and without the need for unsightly drops in the smooth ceiling. This modern kitchen is both functional and serves as sculpture in a house filled with fine art. Such an amazing home!
1880 Renovation
1880 Renovation
Terrance J Souza Custom Building & RemodelingTerrance J Souza Custom Building & Remodeling
Single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hildebrandt basement
Hildebrandt basement
Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLCRuffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.
Beach Front Renovation
Beach Front Renovation
Balding Design BuildBalding Design Build
Harry Taylor
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pantry & Laundry
Pantry & Laundry
More Space Place - North Myrtle & Surfside BeachMore Space Place - North Myrtle & Surfside Beach
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closet POSSIBLECloset POSSIBLE
Wall mounted laundry cabinets and folding surface over washer and dryer. Color is Summer Flame. Built in 2015, Pennington, NJ 08534. Come see it in our showroom!
Beach Walk - Laundry
Beach Walk - Laundry
SketchPad House PlansSketchPad House Plans
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with engineered stone countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Foothill Project
Foothill Project
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and carpet.
DC Row House
DC Row House
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
Design: Doreen Chambers Interiors Appliances: Electrolux
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Shadow Falls Condo 2
Shadow Falls Condo 2
RG Construction & ConsultingRG Construction & Consulting
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ridgefield Laundry Room
Ridgefield Laundry Room
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Victory1
Victory1
Bergby Construction IncBergby Construction Inc
This laundry room features side by side washer and dryer and upper cabinets for storage.
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Historic Four Square Renovation Laundry
Historic Four Square Renovation Laundry
HD Squared Architects, LLCHD Squared Architects, LLC
Photography: Chris Zimmer Photography
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Baltimore with grey walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
L. Family Kitchen Remodel
L. Family Kitchen Remodel
KC Home Solutions, LLCKC Home Solutions, LLC
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
3-D Design3-D Design
Custom laundry room with storage area for laundry baskets and hanging area as well as drawer storage. Counter for folding. Cabinets by Bauman Custom Woodworking.
Showroom
Showroom
Incontro ClosetsIncontro Closets
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, terrazzo worktops, blue splashback, blue walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Carpet and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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