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World-Inspired L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Turner Residence
Turner Residence
Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
Invincible H2O vinyl #171 Sunwashed
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Indian River Retreat
Indian River Retreat
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Design ideas for a large world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Spice Bay Custom Home
Spice Bay Custom Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
A custom designed and constructed 3,800 sf AC home designed to maximize outdoor livability, with architectural cues from the British west indies style architecture.
豊川市 S邸
豊川市 S邸
Brian Sawazaki PhotographyBrian Sawazaki Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Other with white walls and grey floors.
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.
Laundries
Laundries
UserUser
Divine Bathroom Kitchen Laundry
Inspiration for 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.
Waypoint Living Spaces
Waypoint Living Spaces
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Inspiration for a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Neapolitan Way
Neapolitan Way
TEC Construction & DevelopmentTEC Construction & Development
Loads of cabinets, spacious countertops and a built-in desk make this a multi-use laundry room with plenty of natural lighting.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Signature Series Model
Signature Series Model
Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.
Our Fabulous Features Include: Beautiful Lake Front Home-site Private guest wing Open Great Room Design Gourmet Kitchen to die for Burton's Original All Glass Dining Room Infinity Edge Pool/Spa Outdoor Living with FP All Glass View-Wall at Master BR
Fantastic Floridian
Fantastic Floridian
Welbilt Custom Homes, Inc.Welbilt Custom Homes, Inc.
Utility Room off of Kitchen with corner sink and windows.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sorrento New Home - Perth
Sorrento New Home - Perth
Hatch InteriorsHatch Interiors
Sorrento Home based around beach and tropical tones.
Design ideas for a world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Perth with engineered stone countertops.
Sorrento New Home - Perth
Sorrento New Home - Perth
Hatch InteriorsHatch Interiors
Sorrento Home based around beach and tropical tones.
Photo of a world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Perth with engineered stone countertops.
Rénovation complete d'un appartement toit terrasse aux couleurs de l' Asie
Rénovation complete d'un appartement toit terrasse aux couleurs de l' Asie
44m² / Colpo et Fils44m² / Colpo et Fils
This is an example of a small world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Nice with a stacked washer and dryer.
Turner Residence
Turner Residence
Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and beige walls.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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 L-shaped 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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