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

Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.

Homearama 2016

Debbie Sykes

Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, an utility sink, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, multicoloured worktops and feature lighting.

Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Monochromatic Warmth with an Edge

Inspired Spaces by Betsy Pelsue

Megan O'Leary Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Burdick

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Home in the Woods

Becky Broeder Design

Steven Begleiter
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

PKV Laundry room development

Purpose Renovations and Contracting

Full laundry room makeover! We took an unfinished basement utility room with uneven concrete floors and leveled and finished everything from head to toe! streamlined plumbing lines, gas, and ventilation behind walls and custom bulkheads to achieve a clean functional modern look.

Laundry, Pantry & More

Closets by Design Louisville

Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Fun 2-Story

Taylor Design

This bright laundry room is super functional. The laundry hamper pull-outs make sorting laundry a breeze, and the extra deep washer/dryer cabinet allows you to tuck away laundry baskets and store Costco size detergent containers (just open the cabinet door & the soap dispenses right into the washer). The floating shelf above the sink is a fun touch & the white quartz counters and glass subway tile add style.

Grey Mountain Transitional

KM Design

This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Photo of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.

Residential

Horowitz & Sons Construction Inc.

Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Project Simpson | Laundry Update

Inhabitat Interiors

Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Project Simpson | Laundry Update

Inhabitat Interiors

Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Madison River Retreat

Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

Rustic galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Lux Modern

Prime Realty

Maddox Photography
Small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Poplar Point Residence

Fox.Architecture Inc

Water-view laundry. Feature window looks through upper living room to outdoors
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room Addition in Loveland

Neal's Design Remodel

Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry 7027

J.S. Brown & Co.

Mudroom / Laundry storage and locker cabinets. Knotty Alder cabinets and components from Woodharbor. Designed by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP of J.S. Brown & Company. Photos by J.E. Evans.

(Addition) Cost-Effective Addition

Sockeye Homes

This is an example of a classic single-wall utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Medium Wood 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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