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Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Panelled Walls Ideas and Designs

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Boor/ Utility Room
Boor/ Utility Room
Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.
Traditional utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Nt Adelaide
Nt Adelaide
Qbic LivingQbic Living
Natural materials, clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic are all defining features of this custom solid timber Laundry.
Design ideas for a small scandi l-shaped utility room in Adelaide with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and panelled walls.
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel in Historic St. Charles
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in St Louis with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
jack and jill laundry room
jack and jill laundry room
We Build Green Inc.We Build Green Inc.
We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
TileCloudTileCloud
House 13 - Three Birds Renovations Laundry room with TileCloud Tiles. Using our Annangrove mixed cross tile.
This is an example of a large rustic utility room in Sydney with beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and panelled walls.
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
Bloomfield Hills, Lakewood Heights Mud Room/Laundry Room Renovation
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
A gorgeous linen weave tile is not only a showstopper in the large space but hides the daily dust of a busy family. Utilizing a combination of quartz and wood countertops along with white painted cabinetry, gave the room a timeless appeal. The brushed gold hardware and mirror inserts took the room from basic to extraordinary.
Sunlit Kitchen
Sunlit Kitchen
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Design ideas for a classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
House 13 -TBR Laundry with TileCloud Tiles
TileCloudTileCloud
House 13 - Three Birds Renovations Laundry room with TileCloud Tiles. Using our Annangrove mixed cross tile.
Inspiration for a large rustic utility room in Sydney with beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
Modern Farm House, Los Gatos
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Rural galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Belrose Laundry
Belrose Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
This is an example of a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence
Stritt Design & Construction Pty LtdStritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd
Coastal contemporary laundry room with centre island and terrazzo floor tiles.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Custom Farmhouse in Damascus, Maryland
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
This is an example of a large farmhouse utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors and panelled walls.
Rustic Lindberg Custom Home
Rustic Lindberg Custom Home
Narrow Gate DevelopmentsNarrow Gate Developments
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and panelled walls.
Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights
Craftsman Restoration Project in Park Hills Heights
Restoration RyannRestoration Ryann
This mudroom was yellow and dingy with obviously laminate faux wood flooring. In addition to the structural shoring up we did on this 1913 property, we added Montauk blue slate flooring (reads somewhere between green, blue, and gray) as well as painted bead board and pegs in two custom colors from Farrow & Ball and Behr. Instantly turned the space from sterile to inviting.
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, brown worktops, exposed beams and panelled walls.

Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Panelled Walls 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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