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Eclectic Utility Room with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Fun Room
Fun Room
RL DesignRL Design
Yellow vertical cabinets provide readily accessible storage. The yellow color brightens the space and gives the laundry room a fun vibe. Wood shelves balance the space and provides additional storage.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Powder room & Laundry room
Powder room & Laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
A small dated powder room gets re-invented! Our client was looking to update her powder room/laundry room, we designed and installed wood paneling to match the style of the house. Our client selected this fabulous wallpaper and choose a vibrant green for the wall paneling and all the trims, the white ceramic sink and toilet look fresh and clean. A long and narrow medicine cabinet with 2 white globe sconces completes the look, on the opposite side of the room the washer and drier are tucked in under a wood counter also painted green.
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Wallpaper: Wallquest Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie Ironing Board: Rev A Shelf
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
David Merrick
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
Bohemian family laundry room
Bohemian family laundry room
Lauren Pennisi InteriorsLauren Pennisi Interiors
Who says doing laundry can't be fun?
Baker Four Square- Pantry + Laundry Room
Baker Four Square- Pantry + Laundry Room
Lindy Design BuildLindy Design Build
The laundry room & pantry were also updated to include lovely built-in storage and tie in with the finishes in the kitchen.
Laundry, Mudroom and Doggie shower
Laundry, Mudroom and Doggie shower
Tina Moizer DesignsTina Moizer Designs
St Olaf's, Wonston
St Olaf's, Wonston
UserUser
Knight Frank
Lake Michigan Cottage
Lake Michigan Cottage
Deidre InteriorsDeidre Interiors
Playful and fun laundry room with floral wallpaper on all walls and ceiling. Drapery below the counter hides rolling laundry bins and blends with the wall seamlessly!
Kelsey Park Contemporary Cottage Home
Kelsey Park Contemporary Cottage Home
Ventura HomesVentura Homes
This utility room features space for a washer and dryer, slide in space for a refrigerator, cabinetry and counter space, and a sink. The utility room continues back to a built-in office space with wood counter tops and a window nearby.
Cottles Bridge
Cottles Bridge
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Hiking gear storage Corrugated iron
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home
Creedmoor French Normandy Custom Home
Will Johnson Building CompanyWill Johnson Building Company
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Townhouse Remodel - Laundry
Townhouse Remodel - Laundry
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
The basement staircase opens to a convenient laundry room with plenty of storage. The original newel post from upstairs was salvaged to use in this location.
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Mountain Maritime Mudroom
Design HarmonyDesign Harmony
Wallpaper: Wallquest Appliances: Albert Lee Custom Cabinets + Wood Countertop: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls: Anthropologie
Photography for Caroline Cobbold Interior Design - private residence, NW London
Photography for Caroline Cobbold Interior Design - private residence, NW London
Adelina Iliev PhotographyAdelina Iliev Photography
Design: Caroline Cobbold Interior Design Photography: Adelina Iliev

Eclectic Utility Room with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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