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Pine Valley - Lake Cabin
Pine Valley - Lake Cabin
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Pine Valley is not your ordinary lake cabin. This craftsman-inspired design offers everything you love about summer vacation within the comfort of a beautiful year-round home. Metal roofing and custom wood trim accent the shake and stone exterior, while a cupola and flower boxes add quaintness to sophistication. The main level offers an open floor plan, with multiple porches and sitting areas overlooking the water. The master suite is located on the upper level, along with two additional guest rooms. A custom-designed craft room sits just a few steps down from the upstairs study. Billiards, a bar and kitchenette, a sitting room and game table combine to make the walkout lower level all about entertainment. In keeping with the rest of the home, this floor opens to lake views and outdoor living areas.
Four-Square Craftsman Classic
Four-Square Craftsman Classic
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Attic laundry with skylights, black and white tile, yellow accents, and hex tile floor.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, white splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling, engineered stone countertops and engineered quartz splashback.
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, yellow walls, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and red worktops.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
Design ideas for a country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white worktops and feature lighting.
The Rivendell Manor
The Rivendell Manor
Alan Mascord Design Associates IncAlan Mascord Design Associates Inc
Photos by Bob Greenspan
Photo of a classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this stunning laundry room with its gorgeous backsplash tile, marble countertops, and custom cabinetry.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Yellow Mudroom & Laundry Room
Yellow Mudroom & Laundry Room
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Read all about this family-friendly remodel on our blog: http://jeffkingandco.com/from-the-contractors-bay-area-remodel/. Architect: Steve Swearengen, AIA | the Architects Office / Photography: Paul Dyer
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
Counter Intelligence with H and S CraftsmenCounter Intelligence with H and S Craftsmen
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Danville Remodel and Addition
Danville Remodel and Addition
Trademark Architecture + InteriorsTrademark Architecture + Interiors
Moving the laundry room inside from the garage location brings ease of use and a more efficient space for cleaning clothing. The use of multi-color mosaic tiles on the walls above the counter top bring a sense of whimsy to the space and make the mundane task of laundry become a bit more fun. The deep blue Marmoleum floor creates the feeling of having all the cabinetry and laundry equipment set on top a pool of deep water.
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Penterman KitchensPenterman Kitchens
This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and carpet.
Bradshaw Residence
Bradshaw Residence
Chelsea KaschChelsea Kasch
Nick Bayless
Photo of a coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
The Randolph Carriage Home
The Randolph Carriage Home
Main Street HomesMain Street Homes
This first floor master carriage home is sure to delight with a bright and open kitchen that leads to the dining area and living area. Hardwood floors flow throughout the first floor, hallways and staircases. This home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an expansive laundry area. See more at: www.gomsh.com/14206-michaux-springs-dr
Karrinyup
Karrinyup
Centurion Cabinets Pty LtdCenturion Cabinets Pty Ltd
Brad Ross
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Kleinsmith Custom HomesKleinsmith Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Yellow U-shaped 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.
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