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

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Mud Room
Mud Room
The House DesignersThe House Designers
The mud room and laundry room of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389
Boho Farmhouse
Boho Farmhouse
Alison InteriorsAlison Interiors
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Chicago with a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors
Modern Farmhouse Phase III - Interiors
Darci Reimund DesignsDarci Reimund Designs
Design ideas for a large rural u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Big House on the Prairie
Big House on the Prairie
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle HomesRodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern
Saratoga Canyon
Saratoga Canyon
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Laundry room counter steps up over the wash and dryer with quartz countertop, oak cabinets, finger pulls and a cold-rolled steel back wall with open shelf.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of 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.
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Crisp and Organized Laundry Room
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Vibes Project
Modern Vibes Project
CKF Co.CKF Co.
Modern farmhouse laundry room with dark cabinets, brass hardware and pattern cement tile flooring. Countertop for folding clothes and grey Steele canvas rolling laundry bins.
Joinery
Joinery
Rebecca Lu PhotographyRebecca Lu Photography
Photo of a classic single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
A Mid-Century Treasure in Andover, MA
Blackdog Design Build RemodelBlackdog Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Design ideas for a medium sized country u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Spruce Ave.
Spruce Ave.
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, orange floors, white worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Freshen Up
Freshen Up
Sandbox Studio®Sandbox Studio®
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Space
Laundry Space
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
We removed the cabinetry that was above the washer/dryer and replaced it with open shelving. the bi-fold doors were replaced with french swing doors, and the new flooring makes access to the drawers easy.
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Italian Farmhouse In Northern California
Juxtaposed InteriorsJuxtaposed Interiors
Bright White Laundry Room With Gorgeous Rolling Ladder
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped laundry cupboard in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Woodland Renovation
Woodland Renovation
Deborah LeamannDeborah Leamann
This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and a feature wall.
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Photo of a medium sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, 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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