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

Toorak Laundry, Family Room, Bathrooms and more

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

Karrinyup

Centurion Cabinets Pty Ltd

Brad Ross
Medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Bulimba Queenslander

Marilena Baynes Interior Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.

Mandy Avenue

EDSO Construction Ltd

Old Bedroom made into a Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

King City 2 Project

Dellfina Homes

Washer and dryer. Undermount sink.
This is an example of a traditional separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.

West Vancouver Modern New Construction

Redrose Woodworking & Design Ltd.

Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Woodside

Bailey General Contracting Co, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

Art & Stone Group

Love this Laundry room. Beautiful and bright. Marble counters, light grey custom cabinets, best washer and dryer ! Black faucet and sink.
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Countertops

Austin Custom Countertops

Inspiration for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Charlotte with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Contemporary Design

Buchanan Construction

J. Weiland, Professional Photographer. Paul Jackson, Aerial Photography. Alice Dodson, Architect. This Contemporary Mountain Home sits atop 50 plus acres in the Beautiful Mountains of Hot Springs, NC. Eye catching beauty and designs tribute local Architect, Alice Dodson and Team. Sloping roof lines intrigue and maximize natural light. This home rises high above the normal energy efficient standards with Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radiant Floor Heating, Kolbe Windows and Foam Insulation. Creative Owners put there heart & souls into the unique features. Exterior textured stone, smooth gray stucco around the glass blocks, smooth artisan siding with mitered corners and attractive landscaping collectively compliment. Cedar Wood Ceilings, Tile Floors, Exquisite Lighting, Modern Linear Fireplace and Sleek Clean Lines throughout please the intellect and senses.

Park City Contemporary

Your Choice Custom Cabinets

Eric Lasig, Bivian Quinonenz,
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Bryant Residence

Paul Michael Davis Architects, PLLC

Design ideas for a small farmhouse 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.

Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home

Pella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin

Designed & Built by Wisconsin Log Homes / Photos by KCJ Studios
Medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Beautiful New England Cottage

Norfolk Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Boston with a stacked washer and dryer, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets and marble worktops.

Pastel Perfection

SH interiors

Amy Williams Photo
This is an example of a medium sized traditional 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.

Karrinyup

Centurion Cabinets Pty Ltd

Brad Ross
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Custom Laundry Room Lower Cabinets

Atlanta Closet & Storage Solutions

Detail of the lower cabinets featuring a marble top with undermount sink with a recycling pullout below. Atlanta Closet & Storage Solutions/David Buchsbaum

Edina New Construction

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Schultz Photo & Design LLC
Large traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Charming Hillsborough Colonial Remodel

Swanson Kitchens, Inc.

Stanley Lo, Green Banker
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Lake Forrest

Steve Steele Custom Homes, Inc

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Other with marble worktops 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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