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Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room
Sullivan's Island Brownell Ave Laundry Room
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Old Hillsboro Building CompanyOld Hillsboro Building Company
Refreshed Laundry
Refreshed Laundry
Angela Thelen Design, Inc.Angela Thelen Design, Inc.
Spcacecrafters
Little Holmby Mud Room
Little Holmby Mud Room
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Nicole Leone
Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Hillersdon Avenue= §
Hillersdon Avenue= §
Outpost LondonOutpost London
Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
ViebrockhausViebrockhaus
La Canada Laundry room
La Canada Laundry room
Jocelyne Borys DesignJocelyne Borys Design
Color Block Red
Color Block Red
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC
Century City Colorful
Century City Colorful
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
Even small spaces can have big doses of pattern and color. This laundry room is adorned with a pink and gold striped Osborne and Little wallpaper. The bright pink and white patterned flooring coordinates with the wallpaper colors without fighting the pattern. The bright white cabinets and wood countertops lets the patterns and color shine. Photography: Vivian Johnson
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Bethany Nauert Photography
Sea Grass Painted Cabinets with Pull Out Hamper Storage
Sea Grass Painted Cabinets with Pull Out Hamper Storage
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Two pullout hampers were incorporated into the base cabinet storage in this laundry room. Sea grass paint was chosen for the cabinets and topped with a marble countertop.
Barton Hills Bedroom
Barton Hills Bedroom
Jameson Design GroupJameson Design Group
The needs of a growing family were kept in mind when designing the new layout of the mud room/utility room. The result is more walking space, more counter space and more storage. Interior Design by Jameson Interiors. Photo by Andrea Calo
Mudroom with a Purpose
Mudroom with a Purpose
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems
All in One: Master Bathroom, Laundry Area, & Closet
All in One: Master Bathroom, Laundry Area, & Closet
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
-Cabinets: HAAS, Cherry wood species with a Barnwood Stain and Shakertown – V door style -Berenson cabinetry hardware 9425-4055 -Flooring: SHAW Napa Plank 6x24 tiles for floor and shower surround Niche tiles are SHAW Napa Plank 2 x 21 with GLAZZIO Crystal Morning mist accent/Silverado Power group -Countertops: Cambria Quartz Berwyn on sink in bathroom Vicostone Onyx White Polished in laundry area, desk and master closet -Laundry wall tile: Glazzio Crystal Morning mist/Silverado power grout -Sliding Barn Doors: Karona with Bubble Glass -Shiplap: custom white washed tongue and grove pine
Biltmore Patio Home
Biltmore Patio Home
Lili Fleming-Nieri, ASIDLili Fleming-Nieri, ASID
Super Pantry Laundry
Dawn
Dawn
Dynamic WoodworkingDynamic Woodworking
Huberty Residence
Huberty Residence
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Home RebornHome Reborn

Galley 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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