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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Laundry and More - Hanover, MA
Laundry and More - Hanover, MA
Transitions Kitchens and BathsTransitions Kitchens and Baths
This laundry room design is exactly what every home needs! As a dedicated utility, storage, and laundry room, it includes space to store laundry supplies, pet products, and much more. It also incorporates a utility sink, countertop, and dedicated areas to sort dirty clothes and hang wet clothes to dry. The space also includes a relaxing bench set into the wall of cabinetry. Photos by Susan Hagstrom
Newport Laundry Room
Newport Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
With plenty of sleek cabinet space, a laundry room becomes both serene and efficient.
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops and lino flooring.
The Canto Showhome In Harmony
The Canto Showhome In Harmony
Baywest HomesBaywest Homes
Baywest Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized country galley utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Harmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf SolutionsHarmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf Solutions
Pull out shelves installed in the laundry room make deep cabinet space easily accessible. These standard height slide out shelves fully extend and can hold up to 100 pounds!
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Space efficient New Zealand laundry configured for front loading washer and dryer. Convenient overhead storage and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Thayer Design BuildThayer Design Build
Retro utility room in Other with an utility sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Bearspaw Modern Farmhouse
Bearspaw Modern Farmhouse
Veranda Estate Homes Inc.Veranda Estate Homes Inc.
See more photos of this project on our website, https://verandahomes.ca/completed-homes/bearspaw-modern-farmhouse
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
M.C. Enterprises ConstructionM.C. Enterprises Construction
All the cabinetry in this laundry room is great for all the linen storage.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Doolittle Design Co.Doolittle Design Co.
Laundry room storage with stainless steel utility sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
The family laundry room is built to work. With a mix of open and closed storage, ample folding surface, and craftsman touches like bead board and shaker cabinets, this is a laundry room you actually want to spend time in, for its function AND form.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Rolling laundry hampers help the family keep their whites and darks separated. Striped Marmolium flooring adds a fun effect! Debbie Schwab Photography
Lundry Room – Villas at Groveland – Fall 2015 Parade of Homes
Lundry Room – Villas at Groveland – Fall 2015 Parade of Homes
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Its easier to do laundry in a bright, cheerful space. This upstairs laundry room even has its own window. Photography by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek
HELMAN SECHRIST ArchitectureHELMAN SECHRIST Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.
Intrigue @ Greer Ranch | Surprise, AZ | 4092 - Captivate Plan
Intrigue @ Greer Ranch | Surprise, AZ | 4092 - Captivate Plan
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Kenmore Kitchen, Powder Bath & Laundry
Kenmore Kitchen, Powder Bath & Laundry
Well-Designed Home by Slater InteriorsWell-Designed Home by Slater Interiors
John Wilbanks Photography
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Seattle with laminate countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pape Village
Pape Village
Solares ArchitectureSolares Architecture
Frank Crawford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel
Kitchen & Laundry Room Remodel
Daniels Design & RemodelingDaniels Design & Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey walls.
Rowville Laundry
Rowville Laundry
Presence Design+BuildPresence Design+Build
Clean and seamless design with loads of storage space
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops 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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