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Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Winterthur Design AssociatesWinterthur Design Associates
Multipurpose Room in a small house Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Expansive traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Schryver Design LLCSchryver Design LLC
Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus
Division St, Manson, WA
Division St, Manson, WA
Travis Knoop PhotographyTravis Knoop Photography
Travis Knoop Photography
This is an example of a country single-wall utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been torn between style and functionality ?? We’ve all been there! Since every room in your home serves a different purpose, it’s up to you to decide how you want to balance the beauty and practicality of the space. I know what you’re thinking, “Up to me? That sounds like a lot of pressure!” Trust me, I’m getting anxious just thinking about putting together an entire house!? The good news is that our designers are pros at combining style and purpose to create a space that represents your uniqueness and actually functions well. Chat with one of our designers and start planning your dream home today!
Villa M&G
Villa M&G
manuarino architettura design comunicazione.manuarino architettura design comunicazione.
stanza lavanderia con lavatrice, asciugatrice e spazio storage
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Timeless Country
Timeless Country
Kirshman Kitchen Design StudioKirshman Kitchen Design Studio
Design ideas for a farmhouse galley utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018
Cedar Valley Parade of Homes 2018
JSR Construction IncJSR Construction Inc
Light and airy laundry room with a surprising chandelier that dresses up the space. Stackable washer and dryer with built in storage for laundry baskets. A hanging clothes rod, white cabinets for storage and a large utility sink and sprayer make this space highly functional. Ivetta White porcelain tile. Sherwin Williams Tide Water.
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.
Custom dog wash
Custom dog wash
Espinal Architects, LLCEspinal Architects, LLC
A dog wash was designed at the request of the veterinarian owner. The dog wash is part of the laundry room. The washer and dryer are located opposite the dog wash.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Sublime HomesSublime Homes
Four Seasons Virtual Tours
Photo of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mudroom-Laundry Room
Mudroom-Laundry Room
Parker & CompanyParker & Company
After, functional laundry area.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Baker Project
Baker Project
Finished Painting, LLCFinished Painting, LLC
This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Sienna Boulder
Sienna Boulder
Rochelle Lynne DesignRochelle Lynne Design
Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.
Pet Grooming Tubs
Pet Grooming Tubs
Ridalco Stainless SteelRidalco Stainless Steel
Inspiration for a large urban utility room in Ottawa with an utility sink.
Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandi single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls and white worktops.
PNW Capecod
PNW Capecod
UserUser
Photo of a coastal utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, wainscoting and a dado rail.
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.
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
EK InteriorsEK Interiors
circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Traditional utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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