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Utility Room with Blue Walls and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Medina Remodel
Medina Remodel
Randolph Interior DesignRandolph Interior Design
Interior Designer - Randolph Interior Design Builder - House Dressing Company Cabinetry Maker - Northland Woodworks
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Bramber Road
Bramber Road
FreeSpace Design Ltd (UK)FreeSpace Design Ltd (UK)
Contemporary utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Deerfield Modern Masterpiece
Deerfield Modern Masterpiece
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
ANACAPA
ANACAPA
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Artisan Application - Thebarton
Artisan Application - Thebarton
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Phil Handforth Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and orange worktops.
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Photo of a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Westford Home Makeover
Contemporary Westford Home Makeover
Fay's Fine CabinetryFay's Fine Cabinetry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Pitt Town - Laundry
Pitt Town - Laundry
Perfect Fit Kitchens & JoineryPerfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery
Style and function! The Pitt Town laundry has both in spades. Designer: Harper Lane Design Stone: WK Quantum Quartz from Just Stone Australia in Alpine Matt Builder: Bigeni Built Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography
Kitsilano Duplex
Kitsilano Duplex
Elizabeth Minish DesignElizabeth Minish Design
Often, taking out a wall improves a space. In this case, it was adding one that made for an improvement in both style and function. On the one hand, it allowed for the possibility of a more elegant powder room by separating the stacked laundry pair. On the other, the wall provided a better access point for the laundry's drain and shut-off. A utility closet opposite the laundry pair (not shown) is hidden behind straightforward bi-fold doors for this hard working, multi-tasking space that still looks ready for company.
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Miradero on Lake Hartwell
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Laundry Room
Medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Floor FashionsFloor Fashions
Medium sized traditional utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
Pismo Beach, Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodels
J D Green ConstructionJ D Green Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Universal Design Master Bath
Universal Design Master Bath
Mallett Design WorksMallett Design Works
Medium sized traditional utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Cherie
Cherie
Liv 4 Design Inc.Liv 4 Design Inc.
Focca Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room in Greer, SC
Laundry Room in Greer, SC
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
This is a large laundry room, just perfect for storage cabinets! There are 3 base units each between the washer/dryer units and cabinets above. All of the cabinets contain adjustable shelving and are finished in a flat panel melamine. There is a black counter top on each base piece and a cleat with hooks above the seating area.
The Right Red
The Right Red
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Transitional Style Custom Home Designed from the ground-up by Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Built with care and detail by Kemp Construction.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Red Hills Construction, Inc.Red Hills Construction, Inc.
Photo of a large country utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Madison, NJ
Laundry Room Madison, NJ
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
Great use of space with these custom white cabinets and washer & dryer inserts
Photo of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Hollywood Regency by Kayland Group
Hollywood Regency by Kayland Group
Kayland Group, Real Estate, Staging & DesignKayland Group, Real Estate, Staging & Design
Susan Woodman
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Blue 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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