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Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and exposed beams.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom dog shower in laundry room
Photo of a small rustic utility room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.
Four-Square Craftsman Classic
Four-Square Craftsman Classic
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Attic laundry with yellow cabinetry and farmhouse sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Large rural separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
TUMBLE CREEK custom home
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Working with repeat clients is always a dream! The had perfect timing right before the pandemic for their vacation home to get out city and relax in the mountains. This modern mountain home is stunning. Check out every custom detail we did throughout the home to make it a unique experience!
Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George
Alma Road Renovation - Hunting For George
DIY BlindsDIY Blinds
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Repurposing an Attic
Repurposing an Attic
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Laundry room added to attic
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel at Apollo Beach
Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel at Apollo Beach
Supreme International USASupreme International USA
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
jack and jill laundry room
jack and jill laundry room
We Build Green Inc.We Build Green Inc.
We are sincerely concerned about our customers and prevent the need for them to shop at different locations. We offer several designs and colors for fixtures and hardware from which you can select the best ones that suit the overall theme of your home. Our team will respect your preferences and give you options to choose, whether you want a traditional or contemporary design.
The Coastal CA Home
The Coastal CA Home
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a small single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Jenkintown Basement
Jenkintown Basement
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse
Sherwood Eclectic Farmhouse
Northland Design & BuildNorthland Design & Build
Rural galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
1920's Bungalow Renovation
1920's Bungalow Renovation
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Photo of a small classic utility room in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, exposed beams and panelled walls.
Extension | The Ponds
Extension | The Ponds
iBuild Group Pty LtdiBuild Group Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized scandi l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Utility Room with a Vaulted Ceiling and Exposed Beams 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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