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Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
Renovation of a wood-framed Italiante-style cottage that was built in 1863. Listed as a nationally registered landmark, the "McLangen-Black House" was originally detached from the main house and received several additions throughout the 20th century.
Hood 10
Hood 10
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops and an utility sink.
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.
White & Bright Mudroom Organization
White & Bright Mudroom Organization
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
The layout of this mudroom is long and narrow and divided in half by a doorway. A locker system with 5 individual cubbies, open shelving and drawers holds the families immediate outdoor wear accessories. The cabinets are finished in white melamine and include corner radius shelving, chrome hardware, square raised panel door fronts and large continuous crown molding. The opposite wall has the washer and dryer with cabinets for laundry essentials. There is also a closet for long hang items and mop/broom storage. Designed by Marcia Spinosa for Closet Organizing Systems
Hawkins Home
Hawkins Home
LIV Design CollectiveLIV Design Collective
Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Medium sized bohemian u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Details
Details
Williams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I DesignWilliams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I Design
Lauren Brown: www.versatileimaging.com
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Dallas with an utility sink.
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Laundry Room/Mudroom
Christie Share DesignsChristie Share Designs
Christie Share
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Woodland Renovation
Woodland Renovation
Deborah LeamannDeborah Leamann
This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Oakland Ave
Oakland Ave
EuroCraft Interiors Custom CabinetryEuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry
Traditional separated utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Custom River House
Custom River House
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
This laundry room is fully functional with it's fold-down hanging drying rack and pull out laundry cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made in alder with louvered doors by a local wood worker. The sliding barn door is made entirely from reclaimed wood in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Side-by-side washer and dryer sit underneath a linen Caesarstone quartz countertop. The floor is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. Wall color is palladian blue by Benjamin Moore. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.
Wilmington Court - Laundry
Wilmington Court - Laundry
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Partial view of Laundry room with custom designed & fabricated soapstone utility sink with integrated drain board and custom raw steel legs. Laundry features two stacked washer / dryer sets. Painted ship-lap walls with decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to adjacent mudroom that includes a small built-in office space.
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an utility sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Waterstone Residence
Waterstone Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open shelving and painted flat panel shaker style cabinetry line this galley style laundry room. Hidden custom built pull out drying racks allows entry into the pantry on the other side of the 3 flat panel pocket door. (Ryan Hainey)
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Valerie Grant InteriorsValerie Grant Interiors
A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography
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.
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional 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.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Simple laundry room with storage and functionality
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
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.

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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