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Utility Room with Terracotta Flooring and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly Scanlon Interior Design
Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).
Laundry
Laundry
AMI DesignAMI Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
New Old House
New Old House
Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.
Sage green beadboard with a ledge molding designed with a place for hooks to hang clothing is decorative as well as functional. Cabinetry is also Sage Green and the design includes space for folding and a sewing desk. The floor tile is ceramic in a terra cotta style.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
terracotta floors, minty gray cabinets and gold fixtures
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Edgewood Hall
Edgewood Hall
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Winterthur Design AssociatesWinterthur Design Associates
Multipurpose Room in a small house Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Expansive traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mediterranean Home
Mediterranean Home
Kent Key Custom HomesKent Key Custom Homes
Marianne Joy Photography
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spanish Colonial Classic
Spanish Colonial Classic
Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLCJanet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC
Chris Loomis Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Crystal CabinetsCrystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a country single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and blue worktops.
Classic Farmhouse
Classic Farmhouse
Chambers Interior DesignChambers Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Placid Panorama
Placid Panorama
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
There original terra-cotta floor tile is the perfect foundation for this laundry room makeover. This whole-house remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photos by Sean Carter.
Lido Island, Newport Beach, California
Lido Island, Newport Beach, California
The Troop GroupThe Troop Group
Marc Weisberg
Medium sized nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
West End Retreat
West End Retreat
Frenchs Cabinet Gallery llcFrenchs Cabinet Gallery llc
Built in 1938, this home has some beautiful architectural features. The former kitchen was charming, but it was not functional. Cabinet drawers were not opening properly, there was no hot water at the sink and there was no electric on the island. With the new kitchen design, we added several modern amenities, several of which are concealed behind cabinet doors and drawers. Credits: Designer: Erin Hurst, CKD-French's Cabinet Gallery, LLC Contractor: Benjamin Breeding- Breeding Homes, LLC Countertops: Smokey Mountain Tops Cabinetry: Crestwood Inc. Crown Molding: Stephens Millwork & Lumber Company Tile: Dal Tile-Beth Taylor Appliances: A1 Appliance-Tom Burns Plumbing Fixtures: Kenny & Company-Jessica Smith Paint: Jo Ella McClellan Photographer: Dylan Reyes-Dylan Reyes Photos
Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton
Mediterranean Bungalow
Mediterranean Bungalow
John Merrill Homes, LLCJohn Merrill Homes, LLC
Photo of a small mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
LINWOOD KITCHEN AND DOOR PROJECT 2022
LINWOOD KITCHEN AND DOOR PROJECT 2022
ABBA Systems International LLCABBA Systems International LLC
FARM HOUSE DESIGN LAUNDRY ROOM
Photo of a small rural galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, grey walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photo of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Bohemian family laundry room
Bohemian family laundry room
Lauren Pennisi InteriorsLauren Pennisi Interiors
Who says doing laundry can't be fun?
Inspiration for a small bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and brown worktops.
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
J B Hall Custom HomesJ B Hall Custom Homes
Julie Albini
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and green worktops.

Utility Room with Terracotta Flooring 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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