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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Crafted Comfort
Crafted Comfort
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Hempstead Home
Hempstead Home
Bentwood of HoustonBentwood of Houston
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
The Miranda
The Miranda
Barriere Construction Inc.Barriere Construction Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
2007 Parade of Homes Village
2007 Parade of Homes Village
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete worktops, ceramic flooring and black walls.
1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with green walls, grey floors, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Tile
Tile
Absolute FlooringAbsolute Flooring
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with distressed cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Rush Lake 5
Rush Lake 5
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
The Downing
The Downing
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Jason Bleecher Photography
Small rustic separated utility room in Burlington with distressed cabinets, grey walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Oakbrook Mudroom Laundry Room
Oakbrook Mudroom Laundry Room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and tongue and groove walls.
2015
2015
Mid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, IncMid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, Inc
Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House
Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House
Palmer ConstructionPalmer Construction
The spacious laundry room provides a great deal of functionality with its large amount of storage and counterspace.
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nocona Barndominium
Nocona Barndominium
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Rustic laundry and mud room.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Heritage Country Estates
Heritage Country Estates
Waverly Homes IncWaverly Homes Inc
Beautiful Dominion
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Mud Room and Laundry
Mud Room and Laundry
Kitchen Traditions of ColoradoKitchen Traditions of Colorado
Photo of a large traditional separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen & Laundry : Parker 0921
Kitchen & Laundry : Parker 0921
William French Home ImprovementsWilliam French Home Improvements
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Salem Lot 210
Salem Lot 210
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry - Polo Properties
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry - Polo Properties
Brooks Brothers CabinetryBrooks Brothers Cabinetry
BBC Custom Line in Rustic Alder on a Raised Panel Door. Shadow finish which is both distressed and has a rub through. Large Crown Photograph taken by Paul Kohlman of Paul Kohlman Photography

Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets 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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