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Laundry Room Refresh
Laundry Room Refresh
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Grayscale Homes DesignsGrayscale Homes Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Beverly Model Home | Cornelius, NC
Beverly Model Home | Cornelius, NC
JPOrleans CharlotteJPOrleans Charlotte
A mudroom and laundry room in Charlotte with built-in storage.
Photo of a medium sized galley utility room in Charlotte with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.
Glimmers of Gold l Renovation
Glimmers of Gold l Renovation
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry
Laundry
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, carpet, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.
Laundry Redo
Laundry Redo
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
This is an example of a small farmhouse utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse
18th Century White Lias Stone Coachhouse
Kuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - InteriorsKuche & Bagno Kitchens - Bathrooms - Interiors
Galley Style Laundry Room with ceiling mounted clothes airer.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley laundry cupboard in West Midlands with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling, tongue and groove walls and a feature wall.
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Aniko Nicholson DesignAniko Nicholson Design
Nestled within the heart of a rustic farmhouse, the laundry room stands as a sanctuary of both practicality and rustic elegance. Stepping inside, one is immediately greeted by the warmth of the space, accentuated by the cozy interplay of elements. The built-in cabinetry, painted in a deep rich green, exudes a timeless charm while providing abundant storage solutions. Every nook and cranny has been carefully designed to offer a place for everything, ensuring clutter is kept at bay. A backdrop of shiplap wall treatment adds to the room's rustic allure, its horizontal lines drawing the eye and creating a sense of continuity. Against this backdrop, brass hardware gleams, casting a soft, golden glow that enhances the room's vintage appeal. Beneath one's feet lies a masterful display of craftsmanship: heated brick floors arranged in a herringbone pattern. As the warmth seeps into the room, it invites one to linger a little longer, transforming mundane tasks into moments of comfort and solace. Above a pin board, a vintage picture light casts a soft glow, illuminating cherished memories and inspirations. It's a subtle nod to the past, adding a touch of nostalgia to the room's ambiance. Floating shelves adorn the walls, offering a platform for displaying treasured keepsakes and decorative accents. Crafted from rustic oak, they echo the warmth of the cabinetry, further enhancing the room's cohesive design. In this laundry room, every element has been carefully curated to evoke a sense of rustic charm and understated luxury. It's a space where functionality meets beauty, where everyday chores become a joy, and where the timeless allure of farmhouse living is celebrated in every detail.
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Laundry Room / Mud Room
Aniko Nicholson DesignAniko Nicholson Design
Nestled within the heart of a rustic farmhouse, the laundry room stands as a sanctuary of both practicality and rustic elegance. Stepping inside, one is immediately greeted by the warmth of the space, accentuated by the cozy interplay of elements. The built-in cabinetry, painted in a deep rich green, exudes a timeless charm while providing abundant storage solutions. Every nook and cranny has been carefully designed to offer a place for everything, ensuring clutter is kept at bay. A backdrop of shiplap wall treatment adds to the room's rustic allure, its horizontal lines drawing the eye and creating a sense of continuity. Against this backdrop, brass hardware gleams, casting a soft, golden glow that enhances the room's vintage appeal. Beneath one's feet lies a masterful display of craftsmanship: heated brick floors arranged in a herringbone pattern. As the warmth seeps into the room, it invites one to linger a little longer, transforming mundane tasks into moments of comfort and solace. Above a pin board, a vintage picture light casts a soft glow, illuminating cherished memories and inspirations. It's a subtle nod to the past, adding a touch of nostalgia to the room's ambiance. Floating shelves adorn the walls, offering a platform for displaying treasured keepsakes and decorative accents. Crafted from rustic oak, they echo the warmth of the cabinetry, further enhancing the room's cohesive design. In this laundry room, every element has been carefully curated to evoke a sense of rustic charm and understated luxury. It's a space where functionality meets beauty, where everyday chores become a joy, and where the timeless allure of farmhouse living is celebrated in every detail.
Reimagined Ranch | Beaverton Home Addition
Reimagined Ranch | Beaverton Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Utility and mud room
Utility and mud room
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Garden Party in the Laundry Room
Garden Party in the Laundry Room
MK | Designs StudioMK | Designs Studio
Cabinet, Butcher Block Counter, Open Shelf Styling, Shiplap, and Pegboard
Inspiration for a small classic utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls and tongue and groove walls.
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Mountain Brook Garage Conversion
Mountain Brook Garage Conversion
DF Hughes design | buildDF Hughes design | build
Design ideas for a large rural galley utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Maison en Blanc New Build
Maison en Blanc New Build
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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.

Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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