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Affordable Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Acton Family Home
Acton Family Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles
Murphy Dr.
Murphy Dr.
Est Elle Agency of DesignEst Elle Agency of Design
Glencoe Laundry Room/Mud Room
Glencoe Laundry Room/Mud Room
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
Lovely Laundry Room Charming design details and lots of counter space and storage options make the laundry room an appealing and functional spot for doing household chores. https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Low Country, farmhouse dining room designed by Tiffany Brooks. Photos © 2018 Scripps Networks, LLC.
Gray Laundry Room
Gray Laundry Room
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Buck Valley
Buck Valley
Love Your Room LLCLove Your Room LLC
Nestled in the Pocono mountains, the house had been on the market for a while, and no one had any interest in it. Then along comes our lovely client, who was ready to put roots down here, leaving Philadelphia, to live closer to her daughter. She had a vision of how to make this older small ranch home, work for her. This included images of baking in a beautiful kitchen, lounging in a calming bedroom, and hosting family and friends, toasting to life and traveling! We took that vision, and working closely with our contractors, carpenters, and product specialists, spent 8 months giving this home new life. This included renovating the entire interior, adding an addition for a new spacious master suite, and making improvements to the exterior. It is now, not only updated and more functional; it is filled with a vibrant mix of country traditional style. We are excited for this new chapter in our client’s life, the memories she will make here, and are thrilled to have been a part of this ranch house Cinderella transformation.
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Applecross Laundry Renovation
Applecross Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Miralia Design GroupMiralia Design Group
Black and white patterned tile give this room a play on contrast. The under mounted washer and dryer allow for an expansive countertop to fold clothes. A clothes hanging rod to manage dry and wet clothes. Shaker style doors add to the farmhouse look. The room doubles as a laundry and mud room. Shoe storage below a bench seat. Paneled walls with wall hooks. Open display shelf.
квартира в ЖК Николаевский Ансамбль
квартира в ЖК Николаевский Ансамбль
Akhunov ArchitectsAkhunov Architects
Akhunov Architects / Дизайн интерьера в Перми и не только
Campbell Extension and Renovation
Campbell Extension and Renovation
Build ProfessionalBuild Professional
Laundry
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Wollstonecraft - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Laundry
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
ImprovaImprova
ナチュラルハウス
ナチュラルハウス
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階のファミリークロゼットの奥に浴室・脱衣所などの水回りを配置し、ドレッシングエリアの動線をコンパクトにまとめました。壁際には洗濯物を畳んだりできるカウンターを造作しています。
Utility and mud room
Utility and mud room
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Applecross Laundry Renovation
Applecross Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Applecross Laundry Renovation, Laundry Renovations Perth, Gloss White Laundry Renovation, Green Splashback, Broom Closet, Green Stack Bond, Mosaic Green Laundry Splashback
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
Brighton Home 2 – Ensuite, powder room + laundry
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Swanborne Project
Swanborne Project
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
houseologyhouseology
Philip Lauterbach
WRIGHT COTTAGE
WRIGHT COTTAGE
Holsman Architecture + Design, LLCHolsman Architecture + Design, LLC

Affordable Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer 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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