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Utility Room with Composite Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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NE Seattle Urban Farmhouse
NE Seattle Urban Farmhouse
Open House StagingOpen House Staging
Robert Brittingham|RJN Imaging Builder: The Thomas Group Staging: Open House LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
North Shore Gem
North Shore Gem
Leah Bolger DesignLeah Bolger Design
Photo of a traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Modern Regency Home
Modern Regency Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Streeter Homes, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Poco Calle
Poco Calle
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.
Dreams Do Come True
Dreams Do Come True
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, composite countertops and beige worktops.
Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Who wouldn't mind doing laundry in such a bright and colorful laundry room? Custom cabinetry allows for creating a space with the exact specifications of the homeowner and is the perfect backdrop for the floor to ceiling white subway tiles. From a hanging drying station, hidden litterbox storage, antimicrobial and durable white Krion countertops to beautiful walnut shelving, this laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional. Stephen Allen Photography
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Normandy Drive Renovation
Normandy Drive Renovation
SunHouse DesignsSunHouse Designs
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Family Basement Renovation
Family Basement Renovation
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with grey walls, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
LS Winston Building Corp.LS Winston Building Corp.
This laundry space/mudroom was carved out between the garage (which is located underneath the house), and the living space. It's a fairly simple, utilitarian space.
Timber Creek Home
Timber Creek Home
Sammy's Custom CabinetsSammy's Custom Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Small industrial galley separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Dutchman Furniture LLCDutchman Furniture LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, green worktops and porcelain flooring.
New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
New Life for a 200 Year Old Home
Gilberte Interiors, incGilberte Interiors, inc
Charles Parker/Images Plus
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Burlington with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and travertine flooring.
White Laundry Room$
White Laundry Room$
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rosebud beach side home
Rosebud beach side home
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Gorgeous spacious bright and fun orange laundry with black penny tiles.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls and grey worktops.
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
8 Pheasant Run, Wayland, MA
8 Pheasant Run, Wayland, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
http://8pheasantrun.com Welcome to this sought after North Wayland colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac lined with beautiful trees. The front door opens to a grand foyer with gleaming hardwood floors throughout and attention to detail around every corner. The formal living room leads into the dining room which has access to the spectacular chef's kitchen. The large eat-in breakfast area has french doors overlooking the picturesque backyard. The open floor plan features a majestic family room with a cathedral ceiling and an impressive stone fireplace. The back staircase is architecturally handsome and conveniently located off of the kitchen and family room giving access to the bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom is not to be missed with a stunning en suite master bath equipped with a double vanity sink, wine chiller and a large walk in closet. The additional spacious bedrooms all feature en-suite baths. The finished basement includes potential wine cellar, a large play room and an exercise room.

Utility Room with Composite Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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