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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and a Stacked Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Barsegian residents
Barsegian residents
Barsegian Floor CoveringBarsegian Floor Covering
Double washer and dryers vertical stacked
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Bryn Mawr Basement
Bryn Mawr Basement
Metamorphosis Design-BuildMetamorphosis Design-Build
This ½ finished laundry room was incorporated into the basement/mudroom remodel. Photo by David J. Turner
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sycamore Residence
Sycamore Residence
saiman design, LLC - Shari Saimansaiman design, LLC - Shari Saiman
Linda McManus Images
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Barrier Bay Cottage
Barrier Bay Cottage
Pine Creek HomesPine Creek Homes
Functionality is critical in a laundry room, especially if you're tight on space. Having a sink, some counter space, enough cabinets to store detergent, softener etc..., and still having room to hang clothes can be tricky. the right products with the right layout make all the difference.
Appartamento F.P. | ARREDAMENTO e FINITURE
Appartamento F.P. | ARREDAMENTO e FINITURE
Francesco Pluda Architetto_FPAFrancesco Pluda Architetto_FPA
This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
КВАРТИРА ЗОЛОТО Москва
КВАРТИРА ЗОЛОТО Москва
Berphin InteriorBerphin Interior
Interior Design by Inna Tedzhoeva and Zina Broyan (Berphin Interior), Photo by Sergey Ananiev / Дизайнеры Инна Теджоева и Зина Броян (Berphin Interior), фотограф Сергей Ананьев
Worth Way
Worth Way
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Ciboro ConstructionCiboro Construction
Anna Ciboro
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Madora Bay
Madora Bay
Peel CabinetsPeel Cabinets
Designer - Jackie Robson; Photo by JJ Smith Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Greek Revival
The Greek Revival
Bakery VillageBakery Village
Classic separated utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Apartment Interiors Design, Monia Basso Architects
Apartment Interiors Design, Monia Basso Architects
Monia Basso ArchitectsMonia Basso Architects
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, grey worktops and marble worktops.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
New Edition - Harrison Lakes
New Edition - Harrison Lakes
Windsor HomesWindsor Homes
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and composite countertops.
Country Living
Country Living
Aspen Builders and RemodelersAspen Builders and Remodelers
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white cabinets.
Digital Art
Digital Art
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Country Escape
Country Escape
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Denver with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
КВАРТИРА ЗОЛОТО Москва
КВАРТИРА ЗОЛОТО Москва
Berphin InteriorBerphin Interior
Interior Design by Inna Tedzhoeva and Zina Broyan (Berphin Interior), Photo by Sergey Ananiev / Дизайнеры Инна Теджоева и Зина Броян (Berphin Interior), фотограф Сергей Ананьев
one92 Carriage Home - Interior Design
one92 Carriage Home - Interior Design
Home Reworks Design Services Inc.Home Reworks Design Services Inc.
Rebecca Blissett Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Vancouver with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
French Traditional
French Traditional
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
3-х этажная квартира в таунхаузе
3-х этажная квартира в таунхаузе
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Moscow with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and a Stacked 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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