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World-Inspired Grey Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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皆賀の家
皆賀の家
Pleasant DesignPleasant Design
家事を助けるガス乾燥機 乾太くんを設置しています。
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired separated utility room in Other with white walls, lino flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floors.
Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Old Florida Home
Old Florida Home
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photos by Giovanni Photographers. Cabinetry by Tradewind Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Miami.
Enlightened Ambiance Baths
Enlightened Ambiance Baths
Lorain Design AssociatesLorain Design Associates
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Sacramento.
Tropical Oasis for a well traveled family
Tropical Oasis for a well traveled family
Woodsman Kitchens and FloorsWoodsman Kitchens and Floors
These well traveled "empty nesters" have created their own tropical oasis to come home to and do plenty of entertaining! This 1980's ranch was transformed into this modern open-concept home with tropical accents and attention to detail. Stunning painted white all wood inset cabinets with a dramatic engineered quartz counters, center island, built-ins galore with glass inserts, modern lighting and a large sliding picture window to the tropical outdoor space and pool. The Luxury Vinyl floors by are stunning as well as practical for this super fun well lived in home.
西田辺の家
西田辺の家
大野アトリエ大野アトリエ
This is an example of a world-inspired single-wall utility room in Osaka with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Lendry HomesLendry Homes
Alex Aust
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Jacksonville.
Isle of Palms Ocean Front Specialty Room
Isle of Palms Ocean Front Specialty Room
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Large coastal styled laundry room with desk and storage space. Photo by: Julia Lynn Photography
Design ideas for a large world-inspired galley separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and brown worktops.
皆賀の家
皆賀の家
Pleasant DesignPleasant Design
This is an example of a small world-inspired separated utility room in Other with white walls, lino flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey floors.
Hinton Street
Hinton Street
Urban Trend ConstructionUrban Trend Construction
Kath Heke Photography
Inspiration for a large world-inspired single-wall separated utility room with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
採光をとりいれて最高の台所づくり
採光をとりいれて最高の台所づくり
(株)匠工房(株)匠工房
採光をとりいれて最高の台所づくり
This is an example of a world-inspired utility room in Other.
ウォークインクローゼットから続く、室内干しスペース
ウォークインクローゼットから続く、室内干しスペース
株式会社ワンズホーム株式会社ワンズホーム
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Other.
Yさんの家リノベーション
Yさんの家リノベーション
椿建築所椿建築所
キッチン脇には奥様書斎（家事室）を配置し洗濯場も併設。
World-inspired single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets and stainless steel worktops.
千駄木の３つの中庭をもつ住宅
千駄木の３つの中庭をもつ住宅
8d一級建築士事務所8d一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Tokyo with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Airbnb Kyoto
Airbnb Kyoto
Kosuke ArakawaKosuke Arakawa
現代風にリノベされた京町家
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Kyoto.
Two Phase House Renovation
Two Phase House Renovation
Schachne Architects & BuildersSchachne Architects & Builders
Phase 2 expanded laundry room/pantry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, porcelain flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Room Addition & Complete Remodel
Room Addition & Complete Remodel
SES Builders Inc.SES Builders Inc.
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Los Angeles.
Freshwater house
Freshwater house
Anna WilliamsAnna Williams
Laundry detail
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Sydney.
六本木の庫裡（お寺の住職の家）
六本木の庫裡（お寺の住職の家）
abanba（株式会社エイバンバ）abanba（株式会社エイバンバ）
都心のお寺の住職の家（六本木の庫裡）　photo by GEN INOUE
This is an example of a small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Tokyo with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundries
Laundries
UserUser
Divine Bathroom Kitchen Laundry
Photo of a small world-inspired l-shaped laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.

World-Inspired Grey Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired utility design.

What do I need in my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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