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

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New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
Gilberte Interiors, incGilberte Interiors, inc
Charles Parker/Images Plus
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Burlington with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and travertine flooring.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey floors, black worktops and grey walls.
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.
Ocean Lane, Palm Beach
Ocean Lane, Palm Beach
Superior Wood ProductsSuperior Wood Products
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Escondido House
Escondido House
Micah Dimitriadis PhotographyMicah Dimitriadis Photography
Photo by Micah Dimitriadis Photography. Design by Molly O'Neil Designs
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Haefele DesignHaefele Design
Mark Lohman
This is an example of a beach style utility room in Los Angeles with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets and white cabinets.
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
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Marston Lower Level
Marston Lower Level
College City Design BuildCollege City Design Build
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, grey floors, beige worktops and grey walls.
Home Inspiration
Home Inspiration
InsidesignInsidesign
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and green walls.
The Gambrel Roof Home
The Gambrel Roof Home
Kristi Spouse InteriorsKristi Spouse Interiors
The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal
Garden Party | Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel
Garden Party | Lake Oswego Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
The original laundry room relocated in this Lake Oswego home. The floor plan changed allowed us to expand the room to create more storage space.
Medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Portland with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
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.
Inverness Laundry Room
Inverness Laundry Room
Alissa Johnson InteriorsAlissa Johnson Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Ruffner Lane Home
Ruffner Lane Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Main Floor Update - Laundry Room After
Main Floor Update - Laundry Room After
Showhomes of the Main LineShowhomes of the Main Line
The client wanted a happier looking place to do the laundry that was well organized, free from clutter and pretty to look at. The wallpaper and lighting is from Serena & Lily. It creates the happy feeling, The built-in cabinets ad the function and clear the clutter. The new energy efficient appliances do the work.
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.
ADLER PROJECT
ADLER PROJECT
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with 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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