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Utility Room with White Worktops and Wallpapered Walls Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel
Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel
Spruill Custom Homes, LLCSpruill Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Blue Galley Style Laundry Room
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
This is a mid-sized galley style laundry room with custom paint grade cabinets. These cabinets feature a beaded inset construction method with a high gloss sheen on the painted finish. We also included a rolling ladder for easy access to upper level storage areas.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Decorlift Design CoDecorlift Design Co
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Mclaughlin
Mclaughlin
Meg Blu HomeMeg Blu Home
Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and wallpapered walls.
Twin Hollows
Twin Hollows
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
3 Barn Farm
3 Barn Farm
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedElizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Coastal in Scottsdale
Coastal in Scottsdale
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
PAINTED PINK WITH A WHIMSICAL VIBE. THIS LAUNDRY ROOM IS LAYERED WITH WALLPAPER, GORGEOUS FLOOR TILE AND A PRETTY CHANDELIER TO MAKE DOING LAUNDRY FUN!
Seattle Area Modern Farm House
Seattle Area Modern Farm House
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
The took inspiration for this space from the surrounding nature and brought the exterior, in. Green cabinetry is accented with black plumbing fixtures and hardware, topped with white quartz and glossy white subway tile. The walls in this space are wallpapered in a white/black "Woods" wall covering. Looking out, is a potting shed which is painted in rich black with a pop of fun - a bright yellow door.
Deephaven Remodel
Deephaven Remodel
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies
Leonhard Residence
Leonhard Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large nautical separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, wallpapered walls and white worktops.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Classic Main Line Home
Classic Main Line Home
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
Few people love the chore of doing laundry but having a pretty room to do it in certainly helps. A face-lift was all this space needed — newly painted taupe cabinets, an antiqued mirror light fixture and shimmery wallpaper brighten the room and bounce around the light.
Lake District #2
Lake District #2
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Paul Dyer Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kiawah Coastal Home
Kiawah Coastal Home
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Coastal single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel
Sykesville, MD Laundry Room Remodel
Cabinet Discounters, Inc.Cabinet Discounters, Inc.
This laundry room features Brighton Cabinetry with Cascade door style and Maple Cadet color. The countertops are Cambria Swanbridge quartz.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
MONTVALE MODERN MANOR
MONTVALE MODERN MANOR
CAROLYNLEONA by Liz GoldbergCAROLYNLEONA by Liz Goldberg
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Montevallo
Montevallo
Beth Brown InteriorsBeth Brown Interiors
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with White Worktops and Wallpapered 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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