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Utility Room with Tile Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Madrona
Madrona
American Classic HomesAmerican Classic Homes
Medium sized galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, beige walls, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Rachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/DevelopmentRachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/Development
Crisp & clean laundry room with natural light
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hyalite View Residence
Hyalite View Residence
Constructive Solutions, Inc.Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Photo by Mike Wiseman
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Crafted Comfort
Crafted Comfort
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Elliptical Mud Room Continued - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Elliptical Mud Room Continued - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Media Room Wall Color - Accessible Beige - SW 7036 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Stacked Stone in Nantucket Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Tile Floor by Z-Collection Tile Product Textile in Ivory 8.5" Hexagon Tile Countertops by Surface Art Inc Tile Product Venetian Architectural Collection - A La Mode in Honed Brown Countertop Backsplash by Tierra Sol Tile Product - Driftwood in Muretto Brown Sinks by Decolav Sink Faucet by Delta Faucet Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Quartz Product True North Tropical White Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Copperball
Copperball
Cramer Kreski DesignsCramer Kreski Designs
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and red worktops.
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.
Rénovation buanderie
Rénovation buanderie
RESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie BoscRESOLUMENT DECO Nathalie Bosc
Inspiration for a large industrial utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Carroll ConstructionCarroll Construction
Large classic l-shaped utility room in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Twist Road Residence
Twist Road Residence
Wall Street WoodworkingWall Street Woodworking
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Troy Thies
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with green cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, tile countertops and multi-coloured floors.
Alto Park Family Home
Alto Park Family Home
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
We love this multi-talented room. It's a perfectly functional laundry room, mud room off the garage entry with bench, cubby and hanging storage and a wonderful hobby/craft area. The warm wood table top offsets the large format tile countertops. So welcoming! Photography by Cody Wheeler
Rora Rustic
Rora Rustic
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
Upstairs Laundry Room - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Upstairs Laundry Room - The Deerhaven in Camas, Wa
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Worldly Grey - SW 7043 Trim Color - Extra White - SW 7006 Island Cabinetry Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Fireplace Surround by Surface Art Inc Tile Product A La Mode Flooring and Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Countertop & Backsplash Tile by Surface Art Inc. Tile Product A La Mode Floor Tile by Florida Tile Tile Product Tides in Sea Salt Faucets and Shower-heads by Delta Faucet Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks by Decolav Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Mission Residence
Mission Residence
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
Photo of a small modern separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Louisiana Life on the River
Louisiana Life on the River
Ourso DesignsOurso Designs
Chipper Hatter
Large classic galley utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR
Modern One Story in Park Place, The Dalles OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Coconut Lane Residence
Coconut Lane Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.

Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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