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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Hildebrandt basement
Hildebrandt basement
Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLCRuffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and exposed beams.
Built-in Ironing board
Built-in Ironing board
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
This kitchen offers the convenience of having everything you need at your disposal without compromising the appearance. It's features are built-in and can be collapsed and out of sight.
Rochester New Home Construction
Rochester New Home Construction
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Teri Johnson
Small classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with laminate countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and carpet.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
3-D Design3-D Design
Custom laundry room with storage area for laundry baskets and hanging area as well as drawer storage. Counter for folding. Cabinets by Bauman Custom Woodworking.
Secret door kitchen
Secret door kitchen
Sam WoodSam Wood
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floors and white worktops.
Shadow Falls Condo 2
Shadow Falls Condo 2
RG Construction & ConsultingRG Construction & Consulting
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ottawa Hills Remodel
Ottawa Hills Remodel
Kenowa BuildersKenowa Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
Creative Traditional
Creative Traditional
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
ELM GROVE LAUNDRY
ELM GROVE LAUNDRY
Stamp & HammerStamp & Hammer
360 Home Photography
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
White Transitional Wonderland
White Transitional Wonderland
LDK Custom HomesLDK Custom Homes
Multi-functioning is what LDK is all about! A laundry with office access allows you to do work or homework, and finish your laundry in no time!
Photo of a classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Banbury Custom Eagle Idaho
Banbury Custom Eagle Idaho
Urban Design + BuildUrban Design + Build
This is a neatly organized laundry room that combines functionality with a clean, minimalist design. The room features front-loading washer and dryer units flanked by a practical countertop for sorting and folding clothes. Above the appliances, white flat-panel cabinetry provides ample storage space, maintaining a clutter-free environment. To the side, open shelving offers easy access to laundry essentials or additional storage boxes. The room is finished with a simple color scheme, featuring white walls that enhance the bright and airy feel, complemented by a contrasting dark countertop that adds a touch of modern sophistication.
Laundry Room - Te Awamutu, Waikato Showhome | David Reid Homes
Laundry Room - Te Awamutu, Waikato Showhome | David Reid Homes
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Hidden Tea Station for new build house. Lava Grey Interiors and Taupe Matt Doors. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Gloucestershire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, carpet, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Carpet 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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