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

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Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Moroccan Inspired Laundry Room - Eden Prairie
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
Bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, red walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Medium sized retro single-wall utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, red walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Arlington Basement/Laundry/Bathroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
J. Larry Golfer Photography
Small traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Riverside Construction, LLCRiverside Construction, LLC
Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a built-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Westchester - Lakefront Dutch Colonial
Westchester - Lakefront Dutch Colonial
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This dramatic design takes its inspiration from the past but retains the best of the present. Exterior highlights include an unusual third-floor cupola that offers birds-eye views of the surrounding countryside, charming cameo windows near the entry, a curving hipped roof and a roomy three-car garage. Inside, an open-plan kitchen with a cozy window seat features an informal eating area. The nearby formal dining room is oval-shaped and open to the second floor, making it ideal for entertaining. The adjacent living room features a large fireplace, a raised ceiling and French doors that open onto a spacious L-shaped patio, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Informal, family-friendly spaces abound, including a home management center and a nearby mudroom. Private spaces can also be found, including the large second-floor master bedroom, which includes a tower sitting area and roomy his and her closets. Also located on the second floor is family bedroom, guest suite and loft open to the third floor. The lower level features a family laundry and craft area, a home theater, exercise room and an additional guest bedroom.
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, red walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)Nataliya @ Closet Factory (CT & NY)
Small contemporary separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Abeln
Abeln
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
Mark Wingert
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
holt drive
holt drive
Katherine Connell Interior DesignKatherine Connell Interior Design
Jim Sink
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
1.21 Gigawatts
1.21 Gigawatts
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Photography: Paul Grdina
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wallpapered Laundry
Wallpapered Laundry
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Kathryn Russell
Medium sized classic separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Kitchen, Mudroom, Fireplace Remodel
Kitchen, Mudroom, Fireplace Remodel
Washa Remodeling & DesignWasha Remodeling & Design
After
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westlake Glass House
Westlake Glass House
Olson Defendorf Custom HomesOlson Defendorf Custom Homes
Photo of an utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
William T Baker Houses
William T Baker Houses
William T BakerWilliam T Baker
James Lockhart photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, red walls, limestone flooring and recessed-panel cabinets.
Asheville, NC Pantry
Asheville, NC Pantry
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
Bella Systems, Custom built-in adjustable shelves for a laundry room/pantry. The shelves have a wood finish to match the existing finishes. the shelves are floor based and wall hung.

Utility Room with Red Walls 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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