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Expansive Utility Room with Marble Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Traditional hand painted framed kitchen
Traditional hand painted framed kitchen
TulipTulip
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
Designs by Craig VeenkerDesigns by Craig Veenker
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Grenfell & PeplowGrenfell & Peplow
We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
MENDHAM SHINGLE-STYLE ESTATE
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Photographer: Kevin Colquhoun
Prior Lake Whole House Remodel
Prior Lake Whole House Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Manor Estate
Manor Estate
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
This estate is a transitional home that blends traditional architectural elements with clean-lined furniture and modern finishes. The fine balance of curved and straight lines results in an uncomplicated design that is both comfortable and relaxing while still sophisticated and refined. The red-brick exterior façade showcases windows that assure plenty of light. Once inside, the foyer features a hexagonal wood pattern with marble inlays and brass borders which opens into a bright and spacious interior with sumptuous living spaces. The neutral silvery grey base colour palette is wonderfully punctuated by variations of bold blue, from powder to robin’s egg, marine and royal. The anything but understated kitchen makes a whimsical impression, featuring marble counters and backsplashes, cherry blossom mosaic tiling, powder blue custom cabinetry and metallic finishes of silver, brass, copper and rose gold. The opulent first-floor powder room with gold-tiled mosaic mural is a visual feast.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This Italian Villa laundry room features light wood cabinets, an island with a marble countertop and black washer & dryer set.
Heights Creek Custom Home
Heights Creek Custom Home
Fairmont HomesFairmont Homes
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
Cabinets
Cabinets
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Luxury Cabinet inspirations by Fratantoni Design. To see more inspirational photos, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest!
Pewaukee, Broken Hill - Custom Home
Pewaukee, Broken Hill - Custom Home
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Detour Marketing
Mud Room
Mud Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Cardinal Rd.
Cardinal Rd.
Holmes + Salter InteriorsHolmes + Salter Interiors
Abby Caroline Photography
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
This amazing waterfront home now boasts ocean blue kitchen and bath cabinetry, sleek appliances, and an open concept that pairs perfectly with the vastness of the ocean beyond.
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Grenfell & PeplowGrenfell & Peplow
We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Spanish Oaks Oasis
Spanish Oaks Oasis
Village Interior Design LLCVillage Interior Design LLC
Extra large laundry doubles as space for crafts and catering. The island has space for 3 barstools on the side not shown.
Dream Laundry room
Dream Laundry room
American Eagle ConstructionAmerican Eagle Construction
Amber Rice
Ставни на окна, Ильинское шоссе
Ставни на окна, Ильинское шоссе
Двери-жалюзи.рфДвери-жалюзи.рф

Expansive Utility Room with Marble Worktops 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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