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Utility Room with Feature Lighting and a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Garden Hills Residence
Garden Hills Residence
Rabaut Design Associates, Inc.Rabaut Design Associates, Inc.
Chris Little Photography
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, white worktops, a built-in sink and a dado rail.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.
Tahoe Charm
Tahoe Charm
Lloyd's Custom Woodwork, Inc.Lloyd's Custom Woodwork, Inc.
This is an exposed laundry area at the top of the hall stairs - the louvered doors hide the washer and dryer! Photo Credit - Bruce Schneider Photography
Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue
Forest Glen Construction Co.Forest Glen Construction Co.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.
Cape Neddick Retreat
Cape Neddick Retreat
Opaline Interiors StudioOpaline Interiors Studio
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Portland Maine with feature lighting.
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.
Rénovation et aménagement d'un appartement à Lyon 07
Rénovation et aménagement d'un appartement à Lyon 07
Marion Lanoë Architecte d'IntérieurMarion Lanoë Architecte d'Intérieur
Contemporary utility room in Lyon with feature lighting.
Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in DC Metro with feature lighting.
13475 Providence Rd
13475 Providence Rd
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a farmhouse utility room in Atlanta with feature lighting.
Complete Home Remodel | Starwood Frisco, TX
Complete Home Remodel | Starwood Frisco, TX
Huntington RemodelingHuntington Remodeling
Photo of a classic utility room in Dallas with feature lighting.
Manhattan Beach, California Project
Manhattan Beach, California Project
Megan Opel InteriorsMegan Opel Interiors
Design ideas for a beach style utility room in Milwaukee with feature lighting.
Coastal Modern Farmhouse Custom Laundry Room Rolling Carts
Coastal Modern Farmhouse Custom Laundry Room Rolling Carts
Amy Fox InteriorsAmy Fox Interiors
Large coastal galley utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, all types of wall treatment and feature lighting.
Roma Terrace European
Roma Terrace European
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Photo of a classic utility room in Grand Rapids with feature lighting.
Long Beach Retreat
Long Beach Retreat
k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolfk+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf
Coastal utility room in New York with feature lighting.
Eagle Shores
Eagle Shores
M. Parker DesignM. Parker Design
Photo of a beach style utility room in Dallas with feature lighting.
This Old House - 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield
This Old House - 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield
Baird Brothers Fine HardwoodsBaird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Inspiration for a farmhouse utility room in Other with feature lighting.
John and Lauren’s Lake House
John and Lauren’s Lake House
C&J Custom Builders Inc.C&J Custom Builders Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.

Utility Room with Feature Lighting and a Dado Rail 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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