Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Orange Walls Ideas and Designs

The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home

Who likes doing laundry? The answer is "anyone who has a laundry room like this!
Photo of a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Laundry Room

Williams Contracting, Inc.

Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and ceramic flooring.

Wauwatosa 2-Story Home Addition

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

The kids former 2nd floor bathroom was replaced with a new laundry room for much easier washing access. LG high efficiency washer and dryer looks good and includes a washer drain pan for peace of mind. A quartz countertop and satin nickel faucet provide a low maintenance solution for cleaning on the 2nd floor. Stone tile was used on the floor for durability and easy cleaning of any spills.

Wateka

Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC

Terri Glanger Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Lamplighter Lane

Valia Design

orange folding counter cabinetry decorative hardware quartz porcelein tile
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Modern in Mississauga

Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.

Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and white worktops.

High-End Renovation

Joy Street Design

Printed wallpaper, marble, and high-end finishes abound in these luxurious bathrooms designed by our Oakland studio: Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/high-end-bathroom-houston

Issaquah Whole-House Remodel

Albee Interior Design

The laundry room doubles as a super-functional craft room, with a combination of natural light, directional track lighting, and task lighting. An extra door to the garage was eliminated to create more work space and counter space.

Modern Solar Lake House

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The laundry room, directly off of the garage and within the mudroom, features side by side washer/dryer. The washing machine is front loading, with an all electric dryer for energy efficiency.

Ridgeway Residence

User

Casey Woods Photography
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Summit Model Home - The Cambridge I-A

Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc

Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. Detour Marketing, LLC (Photographer)
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.

Bridal Trails

Schoener

A simple laundry room was transformed into a multi-purpose room introducing a storage bench, a farmhouse sink, and plenty of counter space over the W/D. A Versailles patterned stone floor sets the stage for Cinnabar Brookhaven cabinets to provide character and warmth to the room. Justin Schmauser Photography

WHOLE HOUSE UPGRADES 98371 2013-16

American Dream Design Build

Home upgrades from 2013-2016 including bamboo and tile flooring, guest and master bath remodels, and laundry room.
Medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Bella Casa

RSZ Design Development

Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Laundry Room

Williams Contracting, Inc.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and ceramic flooring.

Issaquah Whole-House Remodel

Albee Interior Design

Even the laundry room got a makeover, with new quartz countertops, white cabinetry, and a mosaic tile backsplash. Extending the counter up and over the washer and dryer provides extra space for folding clothes.

Lamplighter Lane

Valia Design

Utility Room with Engineered Stone Countertops and Orange Walls 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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