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

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Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern makeover included a second story addition, exterior and full gut renovation. Clean lines, and natural materials adorn this home with some striking modern art pieces. This functional laundry room features custome built-in cabinetry with raised washer and dryer, a drop in utility sink and a large folding table.
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Canyon Trail Kitchen
Canyon Trail Kitchen
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, blue walls and slate flooring.
Total Home
Total Home
Braaten CabinetsBraaten Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Eastmoreland Basement
Eastmoreland Basement
C Change DesignC Change Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Updated Multi Use Space
Updated Multi Use Space
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Wallace Custom BuildersWallace Custom Builders
J. Wallace
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
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.
Transitional Farmhouse
Transitional Farmhouse
Woodharbor Custom CabinetryWoodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
8090 Country Rail Drive
8090 Country Rail Drive
Eagle Creek Homes, LLC.Eagle Creek Homes, LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn
Amazing Updates for the Lake Ellyn Home in Glen Ellyn
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Nashville Farmhouse
Nashville Farmhouse
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a large rural utility room in Nashville with white cabinets, onyx worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black worktops, a built-in sink and grey walls.
Little Reef House
Little Reef House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Suncadia Custom Home
Suncadia Custom Home
Swiftwater Custom HomesSwiftwater Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hamptons Historic Residence
Hamptons Historic Residence
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Gernert Home
Gernert Home
WYC DesignsWYC Designs
A bright and functional laundry room with a dark cast iron apron front sink, black hardware and slate herringbone floor.
Medium sized traditional separated utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Lowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VALowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Design done by Elizabeth Gilliam (Project Specialist-Interiors at Lowe's of Holland Road) Installation done by Home Solutions Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Slate 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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