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Blue, White Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Curbly Remodel, Brought to You By Aristokraft
Curbly Remodel, Brought to You By Aristokraft
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
The Curbly #remodel added a #countertop above the washer and dryer for a place to fold #laundry.
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Breakfast Room Addition and Renovation
Breakfast Room Addition and Renovation
WentworthWentworth
Porch reconfigured as mudroom
New York Transformation
New York Transformation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
ASKO Drying Cabinets
ASKO Drying Cabinets
ASKO Appliances, Inc.ASKO Appliances, Inc.
Whatever can’t be dried in the dryer goes into the drying cabinet where a gentle heat speeds the drying process? Never again will you have clothes drying on doorknobs, shower rods, counter tops or even on the floor. An ASKO drying cabinet has the rack capacity of the equivalent of 52 feet of clothes line and offers greater flexibility than a conventional dryer, able to dry everything from bed linen to boots in less than two hours. A drying cabinet will also significantly reduce creasing - just hang shirts on the adjustable pull out racks and ironing becomes a mere formality. Of course, a drying cabinet is much gentler on clothes than the sun light helping to prevent color fading and fabric distress. As with all ASKO products, our drying cabinets are also environmentally considerate, as a drying cabinet uses much less electricity than a conventional dryer. It is also extremely quiet. All ASKO laundry appliances are coordinated in their design and can be integrated seamlessly with other products in the range so you can match your drying cabinet with ASKO washing machines, tumble dryers and other ASKO laundry products.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
California Casa
California Casa
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Frederick Refresh
Frederick Refresh
Jessica Nelson DesignJessica Nelson Design
Montair Project
Montair Project
Create Interior Design and RemodelingCreate Interior Design and Remodeling
Dunbarton Beachy Traditional
Dunbarton Beachy Traditional
Alison White HomesAlison White Homes
Natural Light Laundry
Natural Light Laundry
Wilson & BradleyWilson & Bradley
Deep and wide under-bench drawers provide space for laundry essentials while the panelled fronts elevate the space beyond the purely functional. Open storage at the base of the units creates space for woven baskets, which add a warm, natural touch to the space. Product featured: Blum TANDEM. Cabinet Marker: Luke Geercke Cabinet Makers. Interior Designer: Heliconia
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Kiawah Classic Cassique
Kiawah Classic Cassique
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Holger Obenaus
Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition
Beverly Hills Kitchen, Nook, Mud Room, Laundry Room & Garage Addition
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
On April 22, 2013, MainStreet Design Build began a 6-month construction project that ended November 1, 2013 with a beautiful 655 square foot addition off the rear of this client's home. The addition included this gorgeous custom kitchen, a large mudroom with a locker for everyone in the house, a brand new laundry room and 3rd car garage. As part of the renovation, a 2nd floor closet was also converted into a full bathroom, attached to a child’s bedroom; the formal living room and dining room were opened up to one another with custom columns that coordinated with existing columns in the family room and kitchen; and the front entry stairwell received a complete re-design. KateBenjamin Photography
N. Jackson Street - Arlington
N. Jackson Street - Arlington
D.W. Dively Construction ServicesD.W. Dively Construction Services
Wood shelving and stacked washer and dryer create a Laundry Room in the bathroom.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Ironwood Studio Co.Ironwood Studio Co.
W Peak Bello
W Peak Bello
Urban Design + BuildUrban Design + Build
Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Transformation d'un 70m2 acheté sur plan
Transformation d'un 70m2 acheté sur plan
Alix Bresson Architecture d'intérieur & DesignAlix Bresson Architecture d'intérieur & Design

Blue, White 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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