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Blue Utility Room with Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Laundry, Office & Mudroom
Laundry, Office & Mudroom
Kitchen Design GroupKitchen Design Group
White laundry with hanging rail
White laundry with hanging rail
ImprovaImprova
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Laundry/ Mudroom
Wildhorse Remodel
Wildhorse Remodel
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
As you enter from the garage you're now greeted with this clean, functional mudroom. The cabinetry matches the bar, and new tile floor provides durability.
Captiva Showcase Home
Captiva Showcase Home
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Utility Rooms
Utility Rooms
CORE Design + Build, LLCCORE Design + Build, LLC
A clean, modern update to a spacious laundry room.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Almond Orthodontics
Almond Orthodontics
Valiant DesignValiant Design
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Lonsdale Flooring Ltd.Lonsdale Flooring Ltd.
New Home construction
New Home construction
Berninger Designs, LLCBerninger Designs, LLC
Timbertrail Rd
Timbertrail Rd
328 Design Group328 Design Group
More Polished Farmhouse
More Polished Farmhouse
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Encino - Woodvale Rd Laundry Room
Encino - Woodvale Rd Laundry Room
Bennett Lerner InteriorsBennett Lerner Interiors
Middle Dural
Middle Dural
ENI Design Interior ArchitectureENI Design Interior Architecture
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Laundry/ Mudroom
Lake Michigan Modern
Lake Michigan Modern
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Brighton, VIC
Brighton, VIC
A Blind Pash InteriorsA Blind Pash Interiors
SANBORN HOUSE
SANBORN HOUSE
Gordon Dixon ConstructionGordon Dixon Construction
Laundry cabinetry
Laundry cabinetry
Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Witte Haus
Witte Haus
WittehausWittehaus
This laundry room doubles as a jamb packed pantry and storage room. The walls' drywall covers full sheets of OSB to enable the strong solid attachment of hooks and shelving of any kind anywhere. Eough space is included to pile up laundry baskets to sort infront and to be hidden behind 8 foot doors at a moments notice. An ironing board, drying rack, broom, mop, vacum clearner, waffle iron, and cleaning supplies all find place in this mac daddy of utility rooms.

Blue Utility Room with Grey Floors 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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