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

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New Construction - Town of Liberty
New Construction - Town of Liberty
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Master Bath and Laundry Room Remodel
Master Bath and Laundry Room Remodel
Gary J. Basten Construction, Inc.Gary J. Basten Construction, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
West Chester Laundry and Powder Room
West Chester Laundry and Powder Room
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Starview (L11403)
Starview (L11403)
Real Log HomesReal Log Homes
Photos by Hadi Khademi, hadi@blueskyvirtualtours.com
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Project
Lake Project
Terrastone CorporationTerrastone Corporation
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Custom Home Rural Central Ohio
Ballard Architectural StudioBallard Architectural Studio
View of dutch door into laundry/utility and garage
This is an example of a medium sized utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High CountryDistinctive Cabinetry of the High Country
Photo of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Classic
Traditional Classic
Nottingham Builders IncNottingham Builders Inc
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
MW Design WorkshopMW Design Workshop
Josiah Zukowski
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Belman HomesBelman Homes
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Severna Park Waterview Renovation
Severna Park Waterview Renovation
UserUser
Master Suite Entrance, Laundry Room (left), and Linen Closet with Double Doors (right) .
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
Design Details IncDesign Details Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Christian Residence
Christian Residence
Impluvium ArchitectureImpluvium Architecture
Impluvium Architecture Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA This was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always and in this case I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. I also really enjoyed working with Tricia the Interior Designer (see Credits) Photographed by: Shawn Johnson
Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Debra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior DesignDebra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior Design
AG Photography, Laundry Room
Mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange worktops and orange walls.
Pedee
Pedee
Creekside Homes IncCreekside Homes Inc
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Lewis Project
Lewis Project
Custom LivingCustom Living
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Crowe
Crowe
Jones Construction Company, LLCJones Construction Company, LLC
Photo of a medium sized galley separated utility room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.

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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