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Utility Room with White Walls and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and exposed beams.
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!
Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and green cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
Photo of a rural utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, quartz worktops and porcelain flooring.
Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floors and black worktops.
All White
All White
California Closets - Northern & Central FloridaCalifornia Closets - Northern & Central Florida
Tuscan Moon finish. Swivel ironing board. Soho High Gloss Fronts.
Large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
Summit Circle
Summit Circle
J.L.C. Remodel Consulting & Interior DesignJ.L.C. Remodel Consulting & Interior Design
VIP Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Refinement
Modern Refinement
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
This is an example of a large modern utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Inspiration for an expansive modern utility room in Las Vegas with grey cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
SELF A11
SELF A11
Totaste.studio | Виктор ШтефанTotaste.studio | Виктор Штефан
В отдельном помещении расположен постирочно-хозяйственный блок
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall laundry cupboard in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
The Marigold Home Plan
The Marigold Home Plan
Core HomesCore Homes
Design ideas for a rural galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mud Room & Laundry
Mud Room & Laundry
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Inspiration for a small farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
La Buanderie
La Buanderie
Emilie PiveteauEmilie Piveteau
Dans une extension de la maison, on trouve la buanderie au rez-de-chaussée, celle-ci inclue une salle d'eau d'appoint et les toilettes sont adjacentes.
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
Rouse St, Port Melbourne
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Large nautical galley laundry cupboard in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
Housing Industry Association - HIAHousing Industry Association - HIA
A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.
Modern Colonial
Modern Colonial
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
The laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, plenty of folding space and a farmhouse sink. The gray-scale hexagon tiles add a fun element to this blue laundry.

Utility Room with White Walls and Grey Floors 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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