Utility Room with Marble Worktops and a Stacked Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Toorak Laundry, Family Room, Bathrooms and more

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Pete Schelfhout; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, marble worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.

Sunshine Beach

Popham Interiors

hamptons beachhouse
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired galley utility room in Sunshine Coast with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Langley Historical Farmhouse - Laundry Room

PlaidFox Studio

This 100-year-old farmhouse underwent a complete head-to-toe renovation. Partnering with Home Star BC we painstakingly modernized the crumbling farmhouse while maintaining its original west coast charm. The only new addition to the home was the kitchen eating area, with its swinging dutch door, patterned cement tile and antique brass lighting fixture. The wood-clad walls throughout the home were made using the walls of the dilapidated barn on the property. Incorporating a classic equestrian aesthetic within each room while still keeping the spaces bright and livable was one of the projects many challenges. The Master bath - formerly a storage room - is the most modern of the home's spaces. Herringbone white-washed floors are partnered with elements such as brick, marble, limestone and reclaimed timber to create a truly eclectic, sun-filled oasis. The gilded crystal sputnik inspired fixture above the bath as well as the sky blue cabinet keep the room fresh and full of personality. Overall, the project proves that bolder, more colorful strokes allow a home to possess what so many others lack: a personality!

Coachman's Cove Project

Melissa Hartigan Design

Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Healdsburg Modern Ranch

AVCO Design

Country galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry

Co-lab Architecture

www.kithaselden.com
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Sherry Lane Laundry & Mudroom

Lauren Vallario Designs, Inc

Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Collingwood Chalet

Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

ASID Showcase House

Twin Cities Closet Company

Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece

Veranda Designer Homes

Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

931 Wagner

Tag & Associates, LLC

Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, beige worktops and a submerged sink.

MW Design Tile Collections

MW Craftsman Inc.

Design Collection Inspirations Tile Color Palette Trim Paint Swatches Texture Layers MW Craftsman Inc. Laundry Room Makeover
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Coastal Beach Retreat

Beaches Woodcrafts

This laundry room is also a wine grotto, a desk, and a dog sanctuary.
This is an example of a beach style u-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white cabinets.

Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills

Perfect Square Design

Modern Laundry room in new build concealed behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a large modern galley utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, all styles of cabinet, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.

Pastel Perfection

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
Photo of a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.

Extension of Victorian House in London

Russell Taylor Architects

Peter Landers
Design ideas for a victorian galley utility room in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Bryant Residence

Paul Michael Davis Architects, PLLC

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

UPTOWN ALBUQUERQUE REDO

Robert Carmody and ABQ Real Estate

This cheerful + convenient Urban Abode is exactly what you need right now! Totally transformed with a modernized layout & top notch, low maintenance materials & finishes. A light filled, open kitchen + great room live large, allowing for flexibility in the use of the space. Ample storage throughout! BIG bonus is the large utility/flex room that can serve a variety of needs. Custom kitchen features timeless + modern gray cabinets, classic carrara style counters, stunning metallic glass tile, Energy Star SS appliances, brushed hardware, recessed lights + breakfast bar/work station! Brand new Master & Guest Bathrooms! Low-E WIndows, Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors, LED Lighting, Fans, Upgraded 200amp Electrical, H20 Heater, New Cooler, Fresh Paint, Bkyd Fire Pit + TruGrass, Covered Patio + MORE! More...

Yorkville Condo II

Estee Design

Photography by Larry Arnal (Arnal Photography)
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Marble Worktops and a Stacked 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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