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Utility Room with Blue Walls and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Olivia Bungalow Redux
Olivia Bungalow Redux
Custom Design/Build, Inc.Custom Design/Build, Inc.
This Arts & Crafts Bungalow got a full makeover! A Not So Big house, the 600 SF first floor now sports a new kitchen, daily entry w. custom back porch, 'library' dining room (with a room divider peninsula for storage) and a new powder room and laundry room!
New Laundry Room
New Laundry Room
Spectrum Design GroupSpectrum Design Group
Newly added laundry room
Small classic galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Wildwood Interiors
Wildwood Interiors
Plan A Design GroupPlan A Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Videre DecorVidere Decor
The laundry room connected to the master bathroom and mud room made access easy. With porcelain tile and lots of designated storage space, organization was a breeze.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
McKinney - Craig Ranch Estates II
McKinney - Craig Ranch Estates II
Bella Custom Homes, Inc.Bella Custom Homes, Inc.
Utility Room with patterned cement tile and a glass panel barn door
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, blue floors and grey worktops.
Brookview Ave - 2 Story
Brookview Ave - 2 Story
Zehnder HomesZehnder Homes
Fun laundry room with hexagon tiles & plenty of storage!
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
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.
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Haas Cabinetry Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Whip Cream Door Style: Heartland Countertop: Laminate Perlato Granite color
This is an example of a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey 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.
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.
Whole House Renovataion
Whole House Renovataion
Rhonda Kieson DesignsRhonda Kieson Designs
The laundry room just became a destination space! The cabinetry is a throw-back to a bygone era. It was wonderful then, and it is wonderful now. Photo: Voelker Photo LLC
Kitchen Glam
Kitchen Glam
Yancy Interior DesignYancy Interior Design
Stacked the washer and dryer and got rid of the sink so we could have a folding countertop and more storage space.
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Inspiration for a small retro utility room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Edwards Residence
Edwards Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey 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.
Second Home
Second Home
Lume ArchitectureLume Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, marble worktops, blue walls and grey worktops.
New Construction in Stanwood, Wa
New Construction in Stanwood, Wa
Peg Cox DesignPeg Cox Design
Photo of a classic separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Fox Point Whole House Remodel
Fox Point Whole House Remodel
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley
Whole House Remodel - Almaden Valley
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, ceramic flooring, grey splashback and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Blue Walls and Grey Worktops 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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