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Built-in Laundry Hampers
Built-in Laundry Hampers
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Multiple built-in laundry hampers can be used for sorting dirty laundry and save you time. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and brown worktops.
Modern Scientist Residence
Modern Scientist Residence
Touzet StudioTouzet Studio
Claudia Uribe Photography
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel
Temple Hills Residence | Wholehouse Remodel
The Bespoke Interior, Inc.The Bespoke Interior, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
ABtelier DesignABtelier Design
Compact, efficient and attractive laundry room
This is an example of a small u-shaped utility room in Montreal with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
A Contemporary Kitchen Reno
A Contemporary Kitchen Reno
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Laundry renovation as part of a larger kitchen renovation for our customers that are a lovely family from the bustling suburb of St Heliers. Their design brief was to create a kitchen that would not only cater to their practical needs but also serve as the central hub of their home.
| Northwest Hills Modern |
| Northwest Hills Modern |
Amy Pearson DesignAmy Pearson Design
APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been torn between style and functionality ?? We’ve all been there! Since every room in your home serves a different purpose, it’s up to you to decide how you want to balance the beauty and practicality of the space. I know what you’re thinking, “Up to me? That sounds like a lot of pressure!” Trust me, I’m getting anxious just thinking about putting together an entire house!? The good news is that our designers are pros at combining style and purpose to create a space that represents your uniqueness and actually functions well. Chat with one of our designers and start planning your dream home today!
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
BKD InteriorsBKD Interiors
Design ideas for a midcentury galley utility room in Houston with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Retro laundry
Retro laundry
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Benchtops Silestone Blanco Zeus leathered 20mm. Overhead doors in Formica Velour Crystal White. Base cabinets Polytec Ravine Natural Oak. Handles: base Castella Gallant and overheads Castella Gyre knob in brushed brass.
The Kingsway Laundry Room
The Kingsway Laundry Room
Intelligent Design GroupIntelligent Design Group
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and orange worktops.
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Absolute Project ManagementAbsolute Project Management
Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Zaharias DesignZaharias Design
Laundry Room with concealed clothes hanging rod that is hidden when cabinet is closed. Matte grey laminate cabinet finish, Caesarstone counter, white matte ceramic tile backsplash, porcelain tile floor.
Barcroft Ranch Whole House Remodel
Barcroft Ranch Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Laundry room with side-by-side washer dryer and white cabinets for storage
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Bedroom Suite
Bedroom Suite
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
In this garage addition we created a 5th bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and kids sitting room, for a young family. The architecture of the spaces offers great ceiling angles but were a challenge in creating usable space especially in the bathroom and laundry room. In the end were able to achieve all their needs. This young family wanted a clean transitional look that will last for years and match the existing home. In the laundry room we added a porcelain tile floor that looks like cement tile for ease of care. The brass fixtures add a touch of sophistication for all the laundry the kids create. The bathroom we kept simple but stylish. Beveled white subway tile in the shower with white cabinets, a porcelain tile with a marble like vein, for the flooring, and a simple quartz countertop work perfectly with the chrome plumbing fixtures. Perfect for a kid’s bath. In the sitting room we added a desk for a homework space and built-in bookshelves for toy storage. The bedroom, currently a nursery, has great natural light and fantastic roof lines. We created two closets in the eves and organizers inside to help maximize storage of the unusual space. Our clients love their newly created space over their garage.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Medium sized country utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Photo of a medium sized country utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Home on Boise Greenbelt
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Photo of a small bohemian galley utility room in Boise with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!
Seaford Kitchen & Laundry
Seaford Kitchen & Laundry
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
A small beachside home was reconfigured to allow for a larger kitchen opening to the back yard with compact adjacent laundry. The feature tiled wall makes quite a statement with striking dark turquoise hand-made tiles. The wall conceals the small walk-in pantry we managed to fit in behind. Used for food storage and making messy afternoon snacks without cluttering the open plan kitchen/dining living room. Lots of drawers and benchspace in the actual kitchen make this kitchen a dream to work in. And enhances the whole living dining space. The laundry continues with the same materials as the kitchen so make a small but functional space connect with the kitchen.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Open Cabinets 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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