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Utility Room with Yellow Walls and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Cottage Dream Home in Edina
Modern Cottage Dream Home in Edina
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
This is an example of a classic utility room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks
Eve Mode DesignEve Mode Design
Sherman Oaks 1950s Style Galley Kitchen Updated for Couple Aging In Place The newly married couple in this Sherman Oaks residence knew they would age together in this house. It was a second marriage for each and they wanted their remodeled kitchen to reflect their shared aesthetic and functional needs. Here they could together enjoy cooking and entertaining for their many friends and family. The traditional-style kitchen was expanded by blending the kitchen, dining area and laundry, maximizing space and creating an open, airy environment. Custom white cabinets, dark granite counters, new lighting and a large sky light contribute to the feeling of a much larger, brighter space. The separate laundry room was eliminated and the washer/dryer are now hidden by pocket doors in the cabinetry. The adjacent bathroom was updated with white beveled tile, rich wall colors and a custom vanity to complement the new kitchen. The comfortable breakfast nook adds its own personality with a brightly cushioned custom banquette and antique table that the owner was determined to keep! Photos: Christian Romero
Homecrest laundry
Homecrest laundry
Godsey Supply CompanyGodsey Supply Company
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Detalle zona lavadero
Detalle zona lavadero
POVEDA StudioPOVEDA Studio
La zona de lavadero, con su lavadora y secadora, está perfectamente integrada en el espacio con unos muebles diseñados y lacados a medida. La clienta es una enamorada de los detalles vintage y encargamos para tal efecto una pila de mármol macael para integrarlo sobre una encimera de porcelánico de una pieza. Enmarcando el conjunto, instalamos unos azulejos rústicos en color mostaza.
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
The laundry room features a hanging stripe which the homeowner mounted towel racks and towel bars to.
Photo of a small rural galley utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mid Century Modern, new build
Mid Century Modern, new build
Tina Moizer DesignsTina Moizer Designs
Bespoke Laundry Room, with custom cabinets and hanging.
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Handless Kitchen in Walkern
Modern Handless Kitchen in Walkern
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
This Utility Room has been designed as an ante room to the main kitchen. Designed with the same Handless Push to Open cabinets for a sleek finish. The worktop is Technistone Quartz in Gobi Grey and the sink and tap are both Caple in Copper finish. The Tall Unit with retractable door keeps hidden the the freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Baymanor HomesBaymanor Homes
Creative and fun laundry room with plenty of counter top space for folding, cleaning and machine loading.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
A.S. Langer Construction, LLCA.S. Langer Construction, LLC
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Laundry built-in with hamper storage under concrete counters.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and panelled walls.
Hillcrest
Hillcrest
Asher Homes Inc.Asher Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Tower Villas Condo Merger
Tower Villas Condo Merger
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Hill Street Santa Monica
Hill Street Santa Monica
Portia DesignsPortia Designs
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Design ideas for a small rural galley utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Zona de lavadero y escalera
Zona de lavadero y escalera
POVEDA StudioPOVEDA Studio
La zona de lavadero, con su lavadora y secadora, está perfectamente integrada en el espacio con unos muebles diseñados y lacados a medida. La clienta es una enamorada de los detalles vintage y encargamos para tal efecto una pila de mármol macael para integrarlo sobre una encimera de porcelánico de una pieza. Enmarcando el conjunto, instalamos unos azulejos rústicos en color mostaza.
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Design ideas for a small rural galley utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Yellow Walls and Grey Worktops 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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