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Show House Powder/Laundry
Show House Powder/Laundry
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Christina Wedge Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, cork flooring and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Shore-Built Construction, Inc.Shore-Built Construction, Inc.
Photo by S. LeClair.
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Portland Maine.
Family Laundry
Family Laundry
DesigntankDesigntank
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
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Montreal Loft Renovation
Montreal Loft Renovation
John Hannah Architectural Design & RenderingJohn Hannah Architectural Design & Rendering
Utilizing residual space under stair for laundry and pet nook. photo by Pk Langshaw
Design ideas for a bohemian utility room in Montreal with white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Eclectic Modern
Eclectic Modern
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House
Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House
mdt designmdt design
Photo of a classic utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Hermitage
Hermitage
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Legacy Custom Homes, Inc Toblesky-Green Architects Kelly Nutt Designs
Large classic galley separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and grey walls.
Roswell Home
Roswell Home
Keystone Millworks IncKeystone Millworks Inc
Addison Hill Photography
Inspiration for a country l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Family-Focused Addition
Traditional Family-Focused Addition
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
In the mudroom, a wall of cubbies, including show storage, welcomes the family from the side entrance. Neal's Design Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Cincinnati with white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and raised-panel cabinets.
Lake of Bays Cottage
Lake of Bays Cottage
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.
Dallas Modern
Dallas Modern
Thomas Development + ConstructionThomas Development + Construction
Photo of a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and ceramic flooring.
Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room
Linda's Mudroom + Laundry Room
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
Labra Design Build
Medium sized traditional utility room in Detroit with a dado rail.
Parnassus Heights Residence
Parnassus Heights Residence
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
© Bruce Damonte
Photo of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco.
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!
Trimble
Trimble
Old World Kitchens & Custom CabinetsOld World Kitchens & Custom Cabinets
For all inquiries regarding cabinetry please call us at 604 795 3522 or email us at contactus@oldworldkitchens.com. Unfortunately we are unable to provide information regarding content unrelated to our cabinetry. Photography: Bob Young (bobyoungphoto.com)
Built-In Washer/Dryer with Folding Space
Built-In Washer/Dryer with Folding Space
UserUser
Laundry room cabinetry designed around built-in front loading washer and dryer.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mudroom, Pantry & Powder Room Combination
Mudroom, Pantry & Powder Room Combination
KannCept Design, Inc.KannCept Design, Inc.
Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Photo of a country utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
Doggie cafe - dog food feeding station
Doggie cafe - dog food feeding station
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
For the four legged family members, the island has a doggie café feeding station (complete with granite countertop and stainless steel bowls at their height), roll out bins for dog and cat food storage, and drawers for leashes, collars and treats with dog shaped knobs. A dog door was also installed.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Carolina Custom Homes and Renovations,LLCCarolina Custom Homes and Renovations,LLC
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a rustic utility room in Charlotte.

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.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Raleigh with white cabinets, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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