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

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Arcadian Abode
Arcadian Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
81st
81st
Blu and WhiteBlu and White
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Santaluz
Santaluz
South Harlow InteriorsSouth Harlow Interiors
Nautical single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.
The Willow
The Willow
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Painted cabinetry with antique brass hardware. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
Custom Home in Vega
Custom Home in Vega
New Life Homes Inc.New Life Homes Inc.
Gunnar W
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Modern Fleming Island Home
Modern Fleming Island Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
Whimsical details, such as zigzag patterned floor tile, textured glazed clay backsplash, and a hanging dome light in hammered nickel, make the laundry room a perfect combination of function and fun. The room features ample built-in storage for laundry baskets and supplies, a built-in ironing board, and separate gift wrapping area complete with hanging rods for wrapping paper and ribbons.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Photography by Valve Interactive: https://valveinteractive.com/


Laundry and Pantry Room
Laundry and Pantry Room
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Photo of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Hardingwoods
Hardingwoods
Gregg Homebuilding CompanyGregg Homebuilding Company
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room
Snowden Builders LLCSnowden Builders LLC
Design ideas for a large beach style galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and beige walls.
Mill Pond Tudor
Mill Pond Tudor
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Photography: Steve Henke
Classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Modern Coastal
Modern Coastal
Grant Duckworth PhotographyGrant Duckworth Photography
This is an example of a coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Upper Emerald Lake Modern Farmhouse • Atelier Noël
Upper Emerald Lake Modern Farmhouse • Atelier Noël
Atelier Noël, Inc.Atelier Noël, Inc.
Photo of a country single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Design Ideas by Pella Windows & Doors
Design Ideas by Pella Windows & Doors
Fadely Home DesignFadely Home Design
Photo of a traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor
Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and shaker cabinets.
Grayfox
Grayfox
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Contemporary home located in Malibu's Point Dume neighborhood. Designed by Burdge & Associates Architects.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.

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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