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Utility Room with Recycled Glass Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, beige walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Lake George
Lake George
Paradox Surfaces, INC.Paradox Surfaces, INC.
Expansive traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Aqua Forest Laundry
Aqua Forest Laundry
GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher RecyclingGlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling
Recycled Glass Countertops
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Carmel Home
Carmel Home
Cheryl Morgan DesignsCheryl Morgan Designs
True Linoleum floor laid out in an interesting pattern using two colors. Laminate cabinetry. Vinyl wall covering. Dean Fueroghne Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, recycled glass countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Mt. Tabor Remodel
Mt. Tabor Remodel
Howells Architecture + DesignHowells Architecture + Design
This is a comprehensive renovation of an early midcentury home in Portland. Finishes and fixtures were chosen for a warm contemporary feel to blend well with the home's origins, and we custom designed all new cabinetry, trim, and moldings. The remodel includes major energy updates--the client now powers their car via the roof's solar panels! Photos by Anna M Campbell
Bayshore Drive
Bayshore Drive
Hilton BuildersHilton Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Coulthard Farm, Laundry Room
Coulthard Farm, Laundry Room
Karen Gallagher InteriorsKaren Gallagher Interiors
Metallic silver finished cabinetry is completed with a variety of knobs and pulls. Solid surface Beachstone counter top, deep undermount sink, pull-out spray faucet and a hanging rod make this laundry room as beautiful as is is functional. Photos by www.courtneyelizabethmedia.com
Entertaining Basement
Entertaining Basement
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.
North Ocean Way | Classic Estate
North Ocean Way | Classic Estate
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
New 2-story residence with additional 9-car garage, exercise room, enoteca and wine cellar below grade. Detached 2-story guest house and 2 swimming pools.
Entertaining Basement
Entertaining Basement
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.
Upper Pacific
Upper Pacific
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Residence Design Build RemodelResidence Design Build Remodel
Photo of a retro utility room in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake George
Lake George
Paradox Surfaces, INC.Paradox Surfaces, INC.
Photo of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.

Utility Room with Recycled Glass Countertops 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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