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Utility Room with Granite Splashback and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
Cabinetry update of kitchen and Master Bath near LaPine Oregon
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
This is a hidden cat feeding and liter box area in the cabinetry of the laundry room. This is an excellent way to contain the smell and mess of a cat.
Willis
Willis
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Charming custom Craftsman home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and blue worktops.
Beautiful Lodge Custom Home
Beautiful Lodge Custom Home
Design Inspirations by JulieDesign Inspirations by Julie
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Jenkintown Basement
Jenkintown Basement
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Autumwood Trail
Autumwood Trail
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Biltmore Patio Home
Biltmore Patio Home
Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASIDLili Fleming-Nieri, ASID
Super Pantry Laundry
Photo of a small classic galley utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback and beige floors.
Archer Street Remodel
Archer Street Remodel
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate
Suburban Chicago “Traditional meets Modern” Estate
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a victorian galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Updated Laundry Room
Updated Laundry Room
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
Northern California Style - Laundry Room
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Medium sized u-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
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.
Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room
Brookfield Kitchen & Laundry room
Borth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom RemodelingBorth - Wilson Plumbing & Bathroom Remodeling
This laundry room/ office space, kitchen and bar area were completed renovated and brought into the 21st century. Updates include all new appliances, cabinet upgrades including custom storage racks for spices, cookie sheets, pantry storage with roll outs and more all while keeping with the home's colonial style.
Indian Moon
Indian Moon
Parker HomesParker Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, beige worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Jenkintown Basement
Jenkintown Basement
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, granite splashback, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
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.
Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
Stout Res.
Stout Res.
Foxwood IncFoxwood Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.

Utility Room with Granite Splashback 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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