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Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This laundry room in Scotch Plains, NJ, is just outside the master suite. Barn doors provide visual and sound screening. Galaxy Building, In House Photography. Mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor laundry closet photo in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, blue walls, a stacked washer/dryer and brown countertops - Houzz
Victorian Country House
Victorian Country House
Laura Passey Interiors LtdLaura Passey Interiors Ltd
Utility Room
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and wallpapered walls.
Bethesda home
Bethesda home
April Case UnderwoodApril Case Underwood
A new second floor laundry room meets all of the requirements for a busy family.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.
Bondi House
Bondi House
Danny Broe ArchitectDanny Broe Architect
Laundry under stairs - We designed the laundry under the new stairs and carefully designed the joinery so that the laundry doors look like wall panels to the stair. When closed the laundry disappears but when it's open it has everything in it. We carefully detailed the laundry doors to have the stair stringer so that your eye follows the art deco balustrade instead.
Hill Country Corner Lot
Hill Country Corner Lot
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
This corner laundry room is a fave... Entry door from garage and exterior door bring you into this bright, welcoming utility space. Drop your coat and bag off at the mud bench and walk through to the kitchen. Or the home owners have direct access door to the master closet (and master bath) for a quick shower after a game of golf or gardening!
Scripps Ranch Laundry Room Renovation
Scripps Ranch Laundry Room Renovation
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This laundry room was remodeled to make a sink and countertop area along with upper cabinetry. The additional refrigerator storage and utility sink is a perfect drop zone to keep the home organized and tidy! The organizational value added to this space is what the homeowner requested.
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel Salem, VA
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel Salem, VA
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
Designed by Darcie Duncan of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Salem, VA in collaboration with Danny Clinevell, this kitchen remodeling project features a transitional style inspired design. The kitchen features Ultracraft Cabinetry in the door style Clemont in a true mixture of two finishes, a Grey Opal paired with a Bright White finish is mixed throughout the entire design. Kitchen countertops and backsplash are Silestone in the color Calacatta Gold, complemented by a Kohler Vault sink and Kohler Simplice Faucet. Appliances were provided by others. The laundry remodel features Merillat Classic cabinets in the Portrait door style in a Cotton finish. “I love the Grey Opal textured cabinets that we incorporated on the wall section,” said Darcie. “They add character and interest while still keeping the kitchen light and bright, a subtle change from the all-white that we do so often. The full-height quartz backsplash and waterfall edge details make this kitchen feel luxurious.” Said the client, “The deep drawers and cabinets have added an amazing amount of storage space!” Photos courtesy of The Sowder Group LLC.
2nd Street
2nd Street
Space InterventionSpace Intervention
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel
Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photo of a medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Sorrento Laundry
Sorrento Laundry
ImageryImagery
Custom laundry room remodel. We reconfigured the space to give our client a great deal more usable storage space to keep down the clutter as well as more counter space.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Bright and clean Laundry Room with white and gray cabinets. Apron-front sink with slatted open shelf. Base cabinet with open shelves for laundry basket storage.
Sunlit Kitchen
Sunlit Kitchen
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Design ideas for a classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Manor Makeover: Laundry Room
Manor Makeover: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Inspiration for a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman
Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Office and laundry
Office and laundry
JAZ Design, Inc.JAZ Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Bar
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Bar
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
The wet bar in the formal living room also needed a makeover to match the newly designed spaces. Wet bar got new doors, hardware, paint, and an adjustable shelving unit.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Engineered Quartz Splashback 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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