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Objekt Landhaus
Objekt Landhaus
Kurth Büro & Küche GmbHKurth Büro & Küche GmbH
This is an example of an utility room in Leipzig.
Dreams Do Come True
Dreams Do Come True
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, composite countertops and beige worktops.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
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Carlisle Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Carlisle Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Katie Grace DesignsKatie Grace Designs
Inspiration for an utility room in Little Rock.
Linen Closet/Laundry Room Organization
Linen Closet/Laundry Room Organization
Tia Shackelford InteriorsTia Shackelford Interiors
Small traditional utility room in Los Angeles with beige cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Highline ConstructionHighline Construction
Design ideas for a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Webb Home
Webb Home
UserUser
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Henneman Project
Henneman Project
Ideal Kitchen & BathIdeal Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Hollywood Hills Warm Contemporary
Hollywood Hills Warm Contemporary
VBM HomeVBM Home
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Cypress
Cypress
HW InteriorsHW Interiors
Design ideas for a nautical utility room in Other.
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Marco Pl. - Venice Beach
Marco Pl. - Venice Beach
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTOCHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Design ideas for a coastal utility room in Los Angeles.
Love Shack
Love Shack
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner
Spacious Laundry & Mud Room Renovation
Spacious Laundry & Mud Room Renovation
Drury DesignDrury Design
This space needed to be redesigned to better improve both the functionality and overall aesthetics of the room. The narrow footprint didn’t inhibit on all that is included in this laundry and mud room! The homeowners received their much-needed overflow pantry storage, ample shoe storage for their growing family, and plenty of room to fold laundry with additional space made for a drying rack and pull out waste/recycle bin. The final design gives everything a place!
The Colony at Twenty Mile
The Colony at Twenty Mile
Nocatee | Ponte Vedra, FloridaNocatee | Ponte Vedra, Florida
The Avondale Model by David Weekley Homes in The Colony at Twenty Mile in Nocatee.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Jacksonville.
Kew Whole House
Kew Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Kim WoodsKim Woods

Photo of a coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, brown floors and white worktops.
Sax Point
Sax Point
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and multi-coloured floors.

Utility Room 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.
Aspen Grove Modern
Aspen Grove Modern
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
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