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World-Inspired Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abbott residence renovation and addition
Abbott residence renovation and addition
Sebastian Eilert ArchitectureSebastian Eilert Architecture
Mud room and laundry. 1916 Grove House renovation and addition. 2 story Main House with attached kitchen and converted garage with nanny flat and mud room. connection to Guest Cottage. Limestone column walkway with Cedar trellis. Robert Klemm
HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired galley separated utility room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Quist Residence
The Quist Residence
Khameleon Builders, Inc.Khameleon Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Mandarin Park, Sarasta
Mandarin Park, Sarasta
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired galley separated utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
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.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove
KitchenLab InteriorsKitchenLab Interiors
Coconut Grove is Southwest of Miami beach near coral gables and south of downtown. It’s a very lush and charming neighborhood. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods and is protected historically. It hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The 10,000sft project was originally built 17 years ago and was purchased as a vacation home. Prior to the renovation the owners could not get past all the brown. He sails and they have a big extended family with 6 kids in between them. The clients wanted a comfortable and causal vibe where nothing is too precious. They wanted to be able to sit on anything in a bathing suit. KitchenLab interiors used lots of linen and indoor/outdoor fabrics to ensure durability. Much of the house is outside with a covered logia. The design doctor ordered the 1st prescription for the house- retooling but not gutting. The clients wanted to be living and functioning in the home by November 1st with permits the construction began in August. The KitchenLab Interiors (KLI) team began design in May so it was a tight timeline! KLI phased the project and did a partial renovation on all guest baths. They waited to do the master bath until May. The home includes 7 bathrooms + the master. All existing plumbing fixtures were Waterworks so KLI kept those along with some tile but brought in Tabarka tile. The designers wanted to bring in vintage hacienda Spanish with a small European influence- the opposite of Miami modern. One of the ways they were able to accomplish this was with terracotta flooring that has patina. KLI set out to create a boutique hotel where each bath is similar but different. Every detail was designed with the guest in mind- they even designed a place for suitcases.
Ohana Mau Loa
Ohana Mau Loa
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
Chris and Marna believe in Ohana Mau Loa which means “family forever.” As return clients, they knew LiLu could help them build a vacation home in Hawaii that would provide a desirable and comfortable gathering place for four adult children and their spouses and 11 grandchildren. A central common space at the heart of the home with separate living quarters surrounding it helps to accommodate everyone with both shared and personal living spaces. Each has its own personality that showcases playful references to Big Island life. And yet the overall design concept weaves together a love of world travel with traditional tastes. Built with mahogany wood that is a staple of island construction, treasured heirlooms and other personal keepsakes are the perfect complement to make this dream home feel welcoming and familiar. Fabrics, finishes and furnishings were selected with the sea in mind and to accommodate wet swim suits, bare feet, and sandy shoes. ----- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ --- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/ohana-mau-loa/
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.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Port Royal
Port Royal
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Designer: Sherri DuPont Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Medium sized world-inspired galley utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown 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.

World-Inspired Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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