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Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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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.
Grant - Farmhouse Main Floor Remodel
Grant - Farmhouse Main Floor Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops and blue walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Keith's AppliancesKeith's Appliances
This is an example of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Distinctions Laundry Room
Distinctions Laundry Room
SunRiver St.GeorgeSunRiver St.George
SunRiver St. George's Distinctions is a 2,365 square foot open floor plan. The layout includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath and a spacious 3 car garage. Photo credit: Miranda Madsen
Miller Residence
Miller Residence
Copper Hills Custom HomesCopper Hills Custom Homes
http://www.nakedhomeowner.com/2014/02/tour-tuesday-pepperwood-estate-and-its.html
Laundry/Mud Rooms
Laundry/Mud Rooms
Crossville StudiosCrossville Studios
CAPCO Tile's Antique Ivory Travertine Floor New Venetian Gold Granite counter Designed by Cheryl Scarlet - Design Transformations Photographed by Kimberly Gavin Photography
Claremore Farmhouse
Claremore Farmhouse
Upside InteriorsUpside Interiors
Sarah Baker Photos
Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Custom dog wash
Custom dog wash
Espinal Architects, LLCEspinal Architects, LLC
A dog wash was designed at the request of the veterinarian owner. The dog wash is part of the laundry room. The washer and dryer are located opposite the dog wash.
Pool Mudroom & Laundry
Pool Mudroom & Laundry
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Home built and designed by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
From Dated Striped Wallpaper to Caribbean Blue Glam: A Dream Laundry Room
From Dated Striped Wallpaper to Caribbean Blue Glam: A Dream Laundry Room
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
A dividing panel was included in the pull-out pantry, providing a place to hang brooms or dust trays. The top drawer below the counter houses a convenient hide-away ironing board. The original window was enlarged so it could be centered and allow great natural light into the room. The finished laundry room is a huge upgrade for the clients and they could not be happier! They now have plenty of storage space and counter space for improved organization and efficiency. Not only is the layout more functional, but the bright paint color, glamorous chandelier, elegant counter tops, show-stopping backsplash and sleek stainless-steel appliances make for a truly beautiful laundry room they can be proud of! Photography by Todd Ramsey, Impressia.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Halm & Perkins, LLCHalm & Perkins, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Summerfield Home
Summerfield Home
20th Century Construction Co.20th Century Construction Co.
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
McGuire + Co. Kitchen & BathMcGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath
First floor remodeling project in Melrose, MA, including a kitchen, dining room, laundry room and bathroom. Black and white laundry room with white cabinetry, black leathered granite countertop, matte black hardware, black and white patterned floor tile, and Maytag front-loading washer and dryer.
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
New Photos
New Photos
Strathmore Floors-Design-CabinetsStrathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry - Mud Room
Laundry - Mud Room
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Major Remodel and Addition to a Charming French Country Style Home in Willow Glen Architect: Robin McCarthy, Arch Studio, Inc. Construction: Joe Arena Construction Photography by Mark Pinkerton Photography by Mark Pinkerton
The Catalina at Senators
The Catalina at Senators
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Design ideas for a coastal galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse
Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Pete's Construction, Inc. Photographer: Jeff Garland Why choose when you don't have to? Today's top architectural styles are reflected in this impressive yet inviting design, which features the best of cottage, Tudor and farmhouse styles. The exterior includes board and batten siding, stone accents and distinctive windows. Indoor/outdoor spaces include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include a roomy first floor, with 1,800 square feet of living space, including a mudroom and laundry, a study and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Upstairs, 1400 square feet includes a large master bath and bedroom (with 10-foot ceiling), two other bedrooms and a bunkroom. Downstairs, another 1,300 square feet await, where a walk-out family room connects the interior and exterior and another bedroom welcomes guests.

Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Blue Walls 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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