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

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Spring Arbor - Dalton
Spring Arbor - Dalton
McKee BuildersMcKee Builders
The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Coastal utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
laundry room
laundry room
Rasmussen / Su ArchitectsRasmussen / Su Architects
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Laundry/ Mud Room Combination in a busy Colonial home.
Medium sized rural separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Hildebrandt basement
Hildebrandt basement
Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLCRuffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Jackson Design BuildJackson Design Build
Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and white walls.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, an utility sink, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, multicoloured worktops and feature lighting.
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
With the large addition, we designed a 2nd floor laundry room at the start of the main suite. Located in between all the bedrooms and bathrooms, this room's function is a 10 out of 10. We added a sink and plenty of cabinet storage. Not seen is a closet on the other wall that holds the iron and other larger items.
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.
Bungalow Remodel - Historic Downtown Lees Summit
Bungalow Remodel - Historic Downtown Lees Summit
Jami Meek DesignsJami Meek Designs
Low Gear Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse separated utility room in Kansas City with an utility sink, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey walls.
Our Work
Our Work
Elite Builders LLCElite Builders LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Exquisite Equestrian Ranch
Exquisite Equestrian Ranch
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Joe Burull
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.
Farmhouse Basement
Farmhouse Basement
MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATHMODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH
This Fieldstone laundry built in in a Breeze Blue using a the Commerce door style. Client paired with wood countertops and brass accents.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Bright White Laundry
Bright White Laundry
Linden Kitchen and BathLinden Kitchen and Bath
Brighten up your laundry room with a happy color and white cabinets. This never ending counter gives an abundance of work space. The dark octagon floor adds texture and style. Such a functional work space makes laundry a breeze! if you'd like more inspiration, click the link or contact us!
Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door
Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door
Hive HomeHive Home
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Lake Lanier Kitchen Renovation
Lake Lanier Kitchen Renovation
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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