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Utility Room with Yellow Walls and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
LifeStyle Home BuildersLifeStyle Home Builders
Photo by Bryan Chavez
Photo of a traditional utility room in Richmond with yellow walls and ceramic flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Cabinetry PlusCabinetry Plus
This is an example of a medium sized vintage galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fun Utility
Fun Utility
UserUser
Robert Reck
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a belfast sink.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and shaker cabinets.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Carolina In Home Flooring & Design CenterCarolina In Home Flooring & Design Center
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Homeland Office and Laundry Room
Homeland Office and Laundry Room
redhead design, llcredhead design, llc
Stephanie London Photography
Small traditional galley utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Adorable farmhouse laundry room with shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash. The wallpaper wall adds color and fun to the space. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Custom Home 9
Custom Home 9
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with side by side washer and dryer and custom shelving. Bottom slide out drawer keeps litter box hidden from sight and an exhaust fan that gets rid of the smell!
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Brothers Services CompanyBrothers Services Company
Don't forget about your pets! This mudroom features a specially designated wash area for the homeowner's dogs so that cleaning off after playing outside by the water is quick and easy!
Laundry/Mudroom update
Laundry/Mudroom update
Hendolhurst Homes Inc.Hendolhurst Homes Inc.
Ryan E Swierczynski
Small classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Lake Michigan Escape
Lake Michigan Escape
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
Photo of a nautical galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and a submerged sink.
Other Rooms
Other Rooms
Martha Stewart LivingMartha Stewart Living
An efficient laundry room should run like a well-oiled machine. Having a designated place for everything means that routine chores become a breeze. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze
Northern Virginia Indoor and Outdoor Renovation
Northern Virginia Indoor and Outdoor Renovation
John F. Heltzel AIA, PC ArchitectsJohn F. Heltzel AIA, PC Architects
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Armstrong-Engineered Stone
Armstrong-Engineered Stone
BC&N CarpetBC&N Carpet
Photo of a large shabby-chic style single-wall utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, a stacked washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Bathroom Collection
Bathroom Collection
Bentley BuiltBentley Built
This is an example of a medium sized galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Master Suite and Office Remodel
Contemporary Master Suite and Office Remodel
JEB Design/BuildJEB Design/Build
The laundry room with built-in cabinetry and sunburst wallpaper.
Design ideas for a small bohemian utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Homecrest laundry
Homecrest laundry
Godsey Supply CompanyGodsey Supply Company
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Bright and Sunny Remodel
Bright and Sunny Remodel
Door Store and WindowsDoor Store and Windows
With a view of the wooded yard through a large picture window and double-hung windows for fresh breezes, laundry is no longer a daunting chore in this home!
Maple Laundry Room in Ambler, PA
Maple Laundry Room in Ambler, PA
Meridian ConstructionMeridian Construction
This Ambler, PA laundry room is the perfect space to do your laundry; the bright, stained maple cabinets are naturally sourced in the USA. The mudroom area has a custom locker-style bench and hooks. To see the kitchen remodel Meridian Construction also did in this home, head over to our Kitchen Gallery. Design and Construction by Meridian
Custom Home 9
Custom Home 9
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with side by side washer and dryer and custom shelving.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Utility Room with Yellow Walls and Ceramic Flooring 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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