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Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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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.
Laundry Room - Doors Open
Laundry Room - Doors Open
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room in North Reading MA
Laundry Room in North Reading MA
McGuire + Co. Kitchen & BathMcGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath
This laundry room is part of our Country Club Kitchen Remodel project in North Reading MA. The cabinets are Tedd Wood Cabinetry in Monument Gray with brushed satin nickel hardware. The compact Bosch washer and dryer are installed on a raised platform to allow space for drawers below that hold their laundry baskets. The tall cabinets provide additional storage for cleaning supplies. The porcelain tile floor is Norgestone Novebell Slate.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Decorlift Design CoDecorlift Design Co
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Dutchman Furniture LLCDutchman Furniture LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, green worktops and porcelain flooring.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Howell Residence
Howell Residence
Design Actually, LLCDesign Actually, LLC
Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.
White Laundry Room$
White Laundry Room$
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. PhotographerLink
Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Inspiration for a beach style separated utility room in Burlington with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.
North Shore Gem
North Shore Gem
Leah Bolger DesignLeah Bolger Design
Photo of a traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Fullerton Whole Home Transformation
Fullerton Whole Home Transformation
WC Design CenterWC Design Center
Right off the kitchen, we transformed this laundry room by flowing the kitchen floor tile into the space, adding a large farmhouse sink (dual purpose small dog washing station), a countertop above the machine units, cabinets above, and full height backsplash.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Jett Rd Spec House
Jett Rd Spec House
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring 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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