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Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Orange Walls Ideas and Designs

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Knob Hill
Knob Hill
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update
Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography
Laundry
Laundry
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
Removing a closet to enlarge the space and moving the Washer and Dryer (now Stackables) helped to provide more useable space. Ivory glazed melamine. Donna Siben/ Designer for Closet Organizing Systems
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
KTM ArchitectKTM Architect
Photos by Brian Madden
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
VMAX LLCVMAX LLC
Laundry Room Renovation Project
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Henrico Laundry Room
Henrico Laundry Room
Liz Hart DesignsLiz Hart Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Keeping your Options Open
Keeping your Options Open
Kornerstone KitchensKornerstone Kitchens
Grey Street Studios
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest
NWC ConstructionNWC Construction
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cook's Kitchen Remodel
Cook's Kitchen Remodel
Hamilton GroupHamilton Group
The tile wainscoting in the laundry room makes the area a great wet room for pets and messy family members while maintaining great style. C.J. White Photography
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
KTM ArchitectKTM Architect
Photos by Brian Madden
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest
NWC ConstructionNWC Construction
Large classic galley utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Our Work
Our Work
Forest Products SupplyForest Products Supply
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room & 3/4 Bathroom
Laundry Room & 3/4 Bathroom
UserUser
Arch doorway between laundry room/bathroom and kitchen. Hal Kearney, Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and orange walls.
Henrico Laundry Room
Henrico Laundry Room
Liz Hart DesignsLiz Hart Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Linden
Linden
Josh Ries Construction, IncJosh Ries Construction, Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and orange walls.
Modified Jonathan I/ Kelsie Floor Plan In Ashwood Creek Community
Modified Jonathan I/ Kelsie Floor Plan In Ashwood Creek Community
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Orange 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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