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Utility Room with Limestone Worktops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Mont Albert
Mont Albert
Jane Gorman Decorators & DevelopersJane Gorman Decorators & Developers
Bergsproduction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Southern charm
Southern charm
MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
UserUser
Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX
The Cimarron: Southern Living - Cypress, TX
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Kolanowski Studio
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige walls and beige worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
Do-All Room
Do-All Room
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Nick McGinn
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Before the remodel!
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and beige walls.
Laundry Room / Home Office
Laundry Room / Home Office
Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795
Jim Gross Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Storybook Kitchen
Storybook Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Front-loading Appliances, laundry room side Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Laundry Mudroom Combination
Laundry Mudroom Combination
Design Studio InternationalDesign Studio International
Coming from the garage, this welcoming space greets the homeowners. An inviting splash of color and comfort, the built-in bench offers a place to take off your shoes. The tall cabinets flanking the bench offer generous storage for coats, jackets, and shoes. Bob Narod, Photographer
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Decorator's Choice ClosetsDecorator's Choice Closets
Org Dealer
This is an example of a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, limestone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey cabinets.
North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation
North Upland Interior/Exterior Renovation
Rob Clark Construction Inc.Rob Clark Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.
Renovation Jetton Rd
Renovation Jetton Rd
Simonini HomesSimonini Homes
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Laundry/pet Sink
Laundry/pet Sink
Dwellings Design GroupDwellings Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Nashville Residence
Nashville Residence
Looney Ricks KissLooney Ricks Kiss
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, open cabinets, limestone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Mohit Kitchen and Laundry
Mohit Kitchen and Laundry
Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLCTamara Rosenbloom Design LLC
Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
San Juan Spanish Revival
San Juan Spanish Revival
Concept Design, Inc.Concept Design, Inc.
This Laundry room features built-in storage and a dog wash.
Medium sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, limestone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Waterford Residence
Waterford Residence
Taylor Design StudioTaylor Design Studio
David Berlekamp
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Cleveland with limestone worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room / Home Office
Laundry Room / Home Office
Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795
Jim Gross Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.

Utility Room with Limestone Worktops 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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