Utility Room with Green Walls and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

In the laundry room, we removed a wing wall and exchanged the hinged door for a pocket door, alleviating congestion and making the space feel much more open. New cabinets were installed for plenty of storage, and a countertop beside the dryer is the perfect landing space for folding clothes or resting a laundry basket.

Turquoise & Copper

Adlyn Construction Inc.

This is an example of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, green walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and a coffered ceiling.

Multi-Room Home Remodel in Yorktown

Criner Remodeling

The washer & dryer were relocated next to custom designed cabinets which now provide extra storage for their computer, electronic equipment, etc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

David Farmhouse-2017

Manuel Builders, LLC

This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in New Orleans with green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Idlewood Retreat

S Squared Design, LLC

This transformation came at an unexpected time. Hurricane Harvey left this family, like so many others in Houston, with feet of water in their home and nothing else to do than rebuild and get their lives back together. This whole home remodel was about being fresh, new and livable. Whites, creams, warm greys and soft tan colors throughout the home gave lightness to the the previous home which was a little on the darker side. Natural materials, such as marble, granite and a solid white oak flooring that was hand stained on site, gave a natural feeling and a softness to some of the other materials used. Storage is another important part especially in kitchens and bathrooms. The new custom kitchen cabinets we designed to reach the ceiling to gain as much useful space as we could get. The bathrooms we designed for our client's needs, drawers were a great choice in this case! We added a little color on the walls in the the guest baths and laundry room which has its own sink set in a suede finish granite.

Wintergreen Laundry Room

Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

Wintergreen laundry room with porcelain gray tile floors and baseboard, marble countertops, white shaker exterior door, and white shaker cabinets. These cabinets are modular cabinets.

Toowoomba House Renovation

Black Mortar Design Co.

This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Rénovation buanderie

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Photo of a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Agencement totale d'une pièce en une buanderie - JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril

JLDecorr

Agencement totale d'une pièce d'un garage en une buanderie claire et épurée afin de laisser place à l'ergonomie nécessaire pour ce genre de pièce. Petit budget respecté avec quelques idées de détournement. Mise en couleur dans une ambiance scandinave, blanc bois clair et vert de gris. Projet JL Décorr by Jeanne Pezeril

Hollywood Park Garage Conversion and Bathroom

Shaw Company Remodeling

Inspiration for a farmhouse utility room in Austin with green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Comfy Condo Living

2b VENTURES

Functionality and style added to this compact laundry room by stacking laundry pair; adding deep drawers for laundry products; and creating a folding surface. Fun stripe pattern provided a bit of whimsy, while wall-mounted drying racks were installed for items that need to hang dry.

Lancashire

White Oak Custom Builders

Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Arlington Heights First Floor Remodel

LMR Designs, LLC

Great new laundry/mud room for an active family. Continued flooring and countertop into the kids bathroom next to it. Linda Navara
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Alexandria, VA Multiple Room Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This laundry room has Brighton Cabinetry with custom doors and paint.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Rénovation buanderie

RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc

Design ideas for a large urban utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
This is an example of a small contemporary 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.

Applecross Laundry Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Utility Room with Green Walls and Grey Floors 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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