Utility Room with Beige Walls and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room

Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC

Two adjoining challenging small spaces with three functions transformed into one great space: Laundry Room, Full Bathroom & Utility Room.
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Richmond Retreat

Nikole Starr Interiors

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Laundry Room

Snowden Builders LLC

Design ideas for a large beach style galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and beige walls.

Homeland Office and Laundry Room

redhead design, llc

Stephanie London Photography
Small classic utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige walls.

Custom Laundry Room

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat

Mitch Wise Design,Inc.

www.steinbergerphotos.com
Expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, wood worktops, slate flooring, brown worktops and feature lighting.

Manor House Back Rooms - Utility, pantry, cloakroom, laundry room

Chiselwood

Martin Holliday, Chiselwood Ltd, Fossdyke house, Gainsborough Road, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2JH T 01522 704446 E sales@chiselwood.co.uk www.chiselwood.co.uk

Rochester Country Residence

Kirkshire Design Group

Medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Mills Lake

The Artisan Company

Laundry/craft room.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Chicago with white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Updated Multi Use Space

Luria Design & Style, LLC.

Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style

Pristine Home in York (4189)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Lake House

Edward Postiff Interiors

Photo Credit: Michael Gullon
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, grey floors and beige worktops.

Laundry Room - Kintyre Model - 2014 Spring Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Photography by Spacecrafting. Upstairs laundry room with side by side front loading washer and dryer. Wood counter tops and gray cabinets. Stone-like square tiles.

Keller wird zu Gästebad, Waschraum, Abstellraum

freudenspiel - interior design

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola; Fotos: Zolaproduction; Der Heizungsraum ist groß genug, um daraus auch einen Waschkeller zu machen. Aufgrund der Anordnung wie eine Küchenzeile, bietet der Waschkeller viel Arbeitsfläche. Der vertikale Wäscheständer, der an der Decke montiert ist, nimmt keinen Platz am Boden weg und wird je nach Bedarf hoch oder herunter gefahren.

Showplace Home Product Gallery

Custom Kitchen Designs LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Marcuk Renovation

Porch Lamp Fine Homes

all new laundry layout complete with storage
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.

South Orange Grove

Chelsea Design + Construction

Laundry Room with Stackable Washer and Dryer.
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and porcelain flooring.

Laundry Room

User

Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Beige Walls and Grey Floors 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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