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Casa Dolce Casa - ristrutturazione completa
Casa Dolce Casa - ristrutturazione completa
Maria Antonietta GiuliiMaria Antonietta Giulii
Elfa laundry London
Elfa laundry London
Organise SpaceOrganise Space
Drying racks aerated shelves, containers organiser
Mobile a ponte sottotetto
Mobile a ponte sottotetto
FALEGNAMERIA VALERIANIFALEGNAMERIA VALERIANI
Ponsonby Bathroom Renovation
Ponsonby Bathroom Renovation
Revamped Interior ProjectsRevamped Interior Projects
The compact integrated laundry maximises space for the main family bathroom and can be hidden behind bifold sliding doors Photo Credit: Edward Howie Photography
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.
Overland Park Remodel
Overland Park Remodel
Picture KCPicture KC
Samantha Ward
University Park
University Park
Johnson Complete, LLCJohnson Complete, LLC
Laundry Room
Garage-ominiums
Garage-ominiums
Casto's Inland Construction GroupCasto's Inland Construction Group
New project - we call them garageominiums :) Garage with Mother In Law at Sun Country Golf Course in Cle Elum, WA Exterior - Exercise room, stained concrete floors and custom fabricated metal stair railing
Laundry
Laundry
Unity KitchensUnity Kitchens
This client wanted to maximise the natural light and feeling of space within the kitchen design with an open plan layout. By keeping the benchtops light and minimizing the amount of overhead units the kitchen has retained an airy feel. The white tall & wall kitchen cabinets add to this feeling along with gorgeous plantation shutters and a classic butler's sink. Featuring a combination of Dulux Malay Grey and Dulux Half Lexicon 2 pack painted doors.
Shiloh - Lagrangeville, NY
Shiloh - Lagrangeville, NY
ACE Cabinets & Design, Inc.ACE Cabinets & Design, Inc.
White Painted Cabinets - Cubitac Shaker Style
Rustic Traditional
Rustic Traditional
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
Curbly Remodel, Brought to You By Aristokraft
Curbly Remodel, Brought to You By Aristokraft
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Aristokraft Winstead door style in white provides a refreshing welcome in this #mudroom.
White Cabinet Laundry Room
White Cabinet Laundry Room
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Storage of Their Dreams
Storage of Their Dreams
James C Schell LLCJames C Schell LLC
We ran the wood-look flooring from the kitchen into this adjacent hallway/laundry area. Cabinetry provides the homeowners with plenty of room to stash supplies and miscellaneous stuff. Photo by William Cartledge.
Mid Century meets Transitional in Clarendon Hills
Mid Century meets Transitional in Clarendon Hills
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
It always feels good when you take a house out of the 80s/90s with all the oak cabinetry, carpet in the bathroom, and oversized soakers that take up half a bathroom. The result? Clean lines with a little flare, sleek design elements in the master bath and kitchen, gorgeous custom stained floors, and staircase. Special thanks to Wheatland Custom Cabinetry for bathroom, laundry room, and kitchen cabinetry.
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Laundry Room and Craft Room
Laundry Room and Craft Room
Trisa & Co. Interior DesignTrisa & Co. Interior Design
Design and Remodel by Trisa & Co. Interior Design and Pantry and Latch. Eric Neurath Photography, Styled by Trisa Katsikapes,
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
Appartamento Trieste - Annibaliano
Appartamento Trieste - Annibaliano
Virginia_RussoVirginia_Russo
LAVANDERIA - La lavanderia ripostiglio un tempo ero un ricolmo sgabuzziono. Oggi accoglie lavatrice-asciugatrice con lavello attrezzato e tanti pensili e mobili in cui riporre l'occorrente per le pulizie, il giardinaggio, e quanto occorra tenere in ordine.
Maple Grove Whole House Face Lift
Maple Grove Whole House Face Lift
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
When I came to stage and photoshoot the space my clients let the photographer know there wasn't a room in the whole house PID didn't do something in. When I asked why they originally contacted me they reminded me it was for a cracked tile in their owner's suite bathroom. We all had a good laugh. Tschida Construction tackled the construction end and helped remodel three bathrooms, stair railing update, kitchen update, laundry room remodel with Custom cabinets from Pro Design, and new paint and lights throughout. Their house no longer feels straight out of 1995 and has them so proud of their new spaces. That is such a good feeling as an Interior Designer and Remodeler to know you made a difference in how someone feels about the place they call home.

Budget 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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