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Utility Room with Orange Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Rosebud beach side home
Rosebud beach side home
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls and grey worktops.
Daffodil - Mid Century
Daffodil - Mid Century
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange cabinets and white walls.
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Ann McCulloch Shop & StudioAnn McCulloch Shop & Studio
Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and grey worktops.
Wallpaper Detail
Wallpaper Detail
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Inspiration for a small bohemian galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Estate - Woodland - (47)
Estate - Woodland - (47)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for a small rustic galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Orla Kiely Inspired Renovation
Orla Kiely Inspired Renovation
RHAD ArchitectsRHAD Architects
RHAD Architects
Inspiration for a retro galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Fort Collins Custom Build
Fort Collins Custom Build
Naturecraft Custom HomesNaturecraft Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, orange cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Renovation Jetton Rd
Renovation Jetton Rd
Simonini HomesSimonini Homes
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Past Projects
Past Projects
K4 CabinetryK4 Cabinetry
Medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Eclectic Lakeside Living
Eclectic Lakeside Living
Magpie InteriorsMagpie Interiors
Coastal galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Anacortes Waterfront Countertops
Anacortes Waterfront Countertops
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
City Scenic Residence
City Scenic Residence
WoodwaysWoodways
The cabinetry provided by Woodways for this laundry room add a bright pop of color to the space and relate to the various other orange accents throughout this penthouse. Again, vertical hinge cabinets are utilized for a sleek contemporary look while also maximizing storage space within a compact room. Photo by Megan TerVeen, © Visbeen Architechs, LLC
Cook Custom Home
Cook Custom Home
Alair Homes BarrieAlair Homes Barrie
This lot had great potential for a fully finished walkout basement, which is exactly what the clients and their 4 children needed. The home now features 2 games rooms, a large great room, and a fantastic kitchen, all overlooking Lake Simcoe.
Interior - Built in Dog Kennels
Interior - Built in Dog Kennels
Guideline Studios, LLCGuideline Studios, LLC
Two built in dog kennels keep the family pets out of trouble while the owners are away. This space is conveniently located off the Mudroom. Windows above the washer and dryer counter provides plenty of natural light. The countertops give the appearance of weathered copper.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Refined InteriorsRefined Interiors
Medium sized galley separated utility room in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Cabinet Overall
Cabinet Overall
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
The cabinets are a custom paint color by Benjamin Moore called "Fan Coral". It is a near perfect match to the fish in the wallpaper.
Photo of a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Laundry Sink
Laundry Sink
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, green worktops, a wood ceiling and wallpapered walls.
City Scenic Residence
City Scenic Residence
WoodwaysWoodways
The cabinetry provided by Woodways for this laundry room add a bright pop of color to the space and relate to the various other orange accents throughout this penthouse. Again, vertical hinge cabinets are utilized for a sleek contemporary look while also maximizing storage space within a compact room. Photo by Megan TerVeen, © Visbeen Architechs, LLC

Utility Room with Orange Cabinets 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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