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Charmean Neithart Interiors - Japanes Loft
Charmean Neithart Interiors - Japanes Loft
Erika Bierman PhotographyErika Bierman Photography
Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Inspiration for a small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
美原モデルハウス
美原モデルハウス
株式会社 コアー建築工房株式会社 コアー建築工房
ランドリー
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Other.
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Home In Lucknow by Pooja Gupta (idesignstudios)
Home In Lucknow by Pooja Gupta (idesignstudios)
Deepak Aggarwal PhotographyDeepak Aggarwal Photography
deepak agggarwal
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Delhi.
和みの空間 -家族が輪になる住まい-(マンション／apartment)
和みの空間 -家族が輪になる住まい-(マンション／apartment)
LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）LOHAS studio（ロハススタジオ）
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Other.
Annalisa at Mediterra
Annalisa at Mediterra
London Bay HomesLondon Bay Homes
The Annalisa is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom maintenance-free Estate home in the neighborhood of Cortile. With its outdoor living areas and other spaces the Annalisa features more than 7,800 square feet of total living space, including a great room with a butler’s pantry, 2-car garage in addition to a detached 2-car garage. This is a fully furnished model home with pool, site premium, and many other upgrades. Interior design selections and decorating services are provided by Romanza Interior Design. Image ©Advanced Photography Specialists
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.
Howe Street - Vancouver
Howe Street - Vancouver
FairTradeWorksFairTradeWorks
The long haul way into this condo now has a functional space that is aesthetically by tucking away the laundry room and storage area behind wooden, vertically slatted doors.
Bathroom Remodel- 1128 Leisure Lane
Bathroom Remodel- 1128 Leisure Lane
Toupin ConstructionToupin Construction
Photo of a world-inspired laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer.
Princevilla
Princevilla
JNM CreatorsJNM Creators
utility room converted to mandir
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Ahmedabad.
Japanese Wall Stencils
Japanese Wall Stencils
Royal Design Studio StencilsRoyal Design Studio Stencils
Our Japanese Wall Stencil Collection allows you to explore your inner Geisha. These delicate, lovely stencil motifs taken from classic Japanese designs were traditionally used to decorate Kimonos, lacquer boxes, and ornamental floor screens. Mix these Japanese wall stencils designs with other stencil patterns, or use alone for a contemporary graphics style design.
素材と色としつらえを楽しむ家
素材と色としつらえを楽しむ家
クラシスホーム株式会社クラシスホーム株式会社
洗面化粧台も造作にて製作しました。大型の洗面ボウルを入れて収納も多くとりました。ダークグレー色のモザイクタイルがヴィンテージ感を出しています。お住まいの中で洗面室の天井にだけ唯一鮮やかなグリーンの壁紙を採用し、遊び心を感じる暮らしのアクセントになりました
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Nagoya with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and grey floors.
Brady Island
Brady Island
Milltown Cabinets, LLC.Milltown Cabinets, LLC.
Photo of a large world-inspired galley utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Goodwill Unity
Goodwill Unity
Kreon ProjectsKreon Projects
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Mumbai.
アジアン ランドリールーム
アジアン ランドリールーム
Small world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Modern Contemporary Glamour
Modern Contemporary Glamour
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Other with a submerged sink, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, green worktops and wallpapered walls.
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.
680 sqft Living Area Design
680 sqft Living Area Design
The Inside Stories - By Minal.The Inside Stories - By Minal.
World-inspired utility room in Mumbai.
Shraddha WhiteCliff
Shraddha WhiteCliff
Armonia Ventures Pvt LtdArmonia Ventures Pvt Ltd
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Bengaluru.

World-Inspired 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.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired u-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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