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Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
8614 Montgomery Avenue is a truly spectacular property
Team WhetzelTeam Whetzel
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Coastal Village Residence
Coastal Village Residence
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
This is an example of a galley separated utility room in Portland Maine with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, wallpapered walls 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.
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Blue's Beach House (Ponte Vedra Beach)
Heritage Homes of JacksonvilleHeritage Homes of Jacksonville
Medium sized nautical l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, beige worktops, flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and feature lighting.
Morningside
Morningside
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
This is an example of a large rural galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey walls.
Mud Room Organized
Mud Room Organized
J. Peterson Design, LLCJ. Peterson Design, LLC
This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Lesley Brookes DesignLesley Brookes Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Larchlea Project
Larchlea Project
Petrucci HomesPetrucci Homes
This is an example of a large rural l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Shoreline Drive
Shoreline Drive
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Arana Hills
Arana Hills
Elska InteriorsElska Interiors
A beautiful laundry remodel designed for a young family will stand the test of time with its classic features.
Inspiration for a separated utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Molly Trost Interior DesignMolly Trost Interior Design
Hard working laundry room, perfect for a young family. A generous cubby area has plenty of room to keep shoes and backpacks organized and out of the way. Everything has a place in this warm and inviting laundry room. White Shaker style cabinets to the ceiling hide home staples, and a beautiful Cararra marble is a perfect pair with the pattern tile. The laundry area boasts pull out drying rack drawers, a hanging bar, and a separate laundry sink utilizing under stair space.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a double-bowl sink.
Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA
Nantucket Model Home built by Infinity Custom Homes in Wexford, PA
Infinity Custom Homes, LPInfinity Custom Homes, LP
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Lovely Laundry Room attached to Mudroom
Lovely Laundry Room attached to Mudroom
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
A striking black, white and gray plaid tile sets the tone for this attractive laundry room that combines function and style, with high-efficiency appliances, easy-access storage and lots of counter space.
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
Brookhaven Addition
Brookhaven Addition
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet and 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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