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

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Laundry
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Laundry integrates into bathroom with matching gunmetal tapware and convenient benchtop and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Palo Alto Project
Palo Alto Project
Elizabeth Lawson DesignElizabeth Lawson Design
A kitchen renovation that opened up the existing space and created a laundry room. Clean lines and a refined color palette are accented with natural woods and warm brass tones.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
Photo of a rural utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Amethyst Traditional
Amethyst Traditional
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Design ideas for a coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Alden Renovation & Addition
Alden Renovation & Addition
DesignCrossover, LLCDesignCrossover, LLC
Construction by J.T. Delaney Construction, LLC | Photography by Jared Kuzia
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Providence
Providence
Brooke Cole InteriorsBrooke Cole Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and feature lighting.
Whole House Remodel and Master Bath Addition- Saratoga, CA
Whole House Remodel and Master Bath Addition- Saratoga, CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
The pre-renovation structure itself was sound but lacked the space this family sought after. May Construction removed the existing walls that separated the overstuffed G-shaped kitchen from the living room. By reconfiguring in the existing floorplan, we opened the area to allow for a stunning custom island and bar area, creating a more bright and open space. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Leland Lake House
Leland Lake House
Maple Hill Builders, LLCMaple Hill Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Claremont
Claremont
son & son architectsson & son architects
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Vibrant Family Addition
Vibrant Family Addition
Jami Meek DesignsJami Meek Designs
Low Gear Photography
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and black cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Performance Kitchens & HomePerformance Kitchens & Home
Creating more Storage for everything in this small space was the challenge! Tall linen cabinets and cleaning supplies, makes this space beautiful & functional.
Laundry Room Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room Custom Cabinetry
Ayoko Design Branded InteriorsAyoko Design Branded Interiors
Photo of a small rural u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
Laundry room
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry + Mudroom
Laundry + Mudroom
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a coastal utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops and porcelain flooring.
Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms
Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms
Maria Causey Interior DesignMaria Causey Interior Design
Christy Kosnic
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Mudroom Combination
Laundry Mudroom Combination
Design Studio InternationalDesign Studio International
Coming from the garage, this welcoming space greets the homeowners. An inviting splash of color and comfort, the built-in bench offers a place to take off your shoes. The tall cabinets flanking the bench offer generous storage for coats, jackets, and shoes. Bob Narod, Photographer
Shearman Crescent, Mentone
Shearman Crescent, Mentone
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Dillard Whole Home
Dillard Whole Home
Framestead Enterprises, L.P.Framestead Enterprises, L.P.
Farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wall mounted laundry drying rack
Wall mounted laundry drying rack
CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build RemodelCUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel
The new laundry room features multiple hanging and drying racks, and plenty of storage. The flooring is a Porcelain Tile in English Grey
Photo of a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

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