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Utility Room with Louvered Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
San Francisco Duboce Triangle Edwardian
Design Set MatchDesign Set Match
Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Fairy Tale Features
Fairy Tale Features
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
French Country laundry room with all white louvered cabinetry, painted white brick wall, large black metal framed windows and back door, and beige travertine flooring.
Jewel Bay
Jewel Bay
Bigfork Builders, Inc.Bigfork Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Aicher Project
Aicher Project
Dan Brady Painting and Wood RestorationDan Brady Painting and Wood Restoration
Aicher Interior Project
Traditional separated utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel
Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Laundry room with beige tile floor, white cabinets, fresh gray paint, and stainless steel appliances
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovations Perth
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Laundry renovations featuring mainly under mounted setups that create a more minimalist finish while maximising space.
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Arthur Addition
Arthur Addition
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
McKinney Kitchen/Living Room Remodel
McKinney Kitchen/Living Room Remodel
MTR Contractors | My Thatch RoofMTR Contractors | My Thatch Roof
Small modern galley separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Crosswater
Crosswater
Interior Concepts Design HouseInterior Concepts Design House
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls and louvered cabinets.
Custom River House
Custom River House
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
This laundry room is fully functional with it's fold-down hanging drying rack and pull out laundry cabinets. The cabinets are custom-made in alder with louvered doors by a local wood worker. The sliding barn door is made entirely from reclaimed wood in a patchwork pattern by local artist, Rob Payne. Side-by-side washer and dryer sit underneath a linen Caesarstone quartz countertop. The floor is 2'x3' tiles of Pennsylvania Bluestone. Wall color is palladian blue by Benjamin Moore. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier
Fascination kitchen by Mowlem & Co
Fascination kitchen by Mowlem & Co
Mowlem & CoMowlem & Co
Fascination Some projects cry out for a beautiful blend of all the finest ideas, materials and solutions – especially when ample space allows. This design is so much more than a stunning kitchen, it’s a fascinating synthesis of Shaker, Scandinavian and contemporary British design principles... and offers rooms within rooms, including a treasure-trove pantry and a can’t-live-without-me boot room. From the subtlety of its soft blue/grey palette and its light touches of timber to the shimmer of its mirrored splashback and marble worktops, this impressive scheme caters to every kitchen wish-list.
Mudroom off entryway
Mudroom off entryway
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Large rural separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Sunroom, Laundry Room, and Office Addition
Balducci Additions & RemodelingBalducci Additions & Remodeling
Landry room with side by site washer dryer and a pair of storage cabinets with hanging racks above
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Richmond with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel
Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Laundry room with beige tile floor, white cabinets, fresh gray paint, and stainless steel appliances
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Hermitage Trail
Hermitage Trail
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Old Beach Spec Home in Virginia Beach, VA
Old Beach Spec Home in Virginia Beach, VA
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style single-wall utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Garden House
Garden House
Dave Adams PhotographyDave Adams Photography
French inspired garden home by landscape architect David Gibson. Architectural & Interior Design Photography by http://www.daveadamsphotography.com
Gault Rd
Gault Rd
Weaver's Custom Woodworking LLCWeaver's Custom Woodworking LLC
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium hardwood flooring and beige walls.
Vieno - Showhome
Vieno - Showhome
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Upper level laundry room attached to the masters walk in closet with hallway access. Sink and room to hang clothes. Quartz counters.
Inspiration for a large contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Louvered Cabinets 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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