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Galley Utility Room with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom luxury laundry room, mud room, dog shower combo
Dallas | Lakehurst | Bathrooms & Laundry
Dallas | Lakehurst | Bathrooms & Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
This laundry room "plus" sits just off the kitchen and triples as a pet washing/grooming station and secondary kitchen storage space. A true utility closet that used to be a standard laundry/mud room when entering from the garage. Cabinets are from Ultracraft - Rockford door in Arctic White on Maple. Hardware is from Alno - Charlie 4" pull in polished chrome. Countertops are Raw Concrete 3cm quartz from Ceasarstone and wall tile is Interceramic 3x6 White tile from their Wall Tile Collection. Also from Interceramic is the pet shower floor - a 1" hex mosaic in White from the Restoration collection. The floors are Crossville Ready to Wear 12x24 in their Perfect Fit color. Faucet, handshower, trim and valve are from Delta - Trinsic and Compel series, all in Chrome. The laundry sink is the Quartus R15 stainless steel from Blanco and Elkay provided the hose bib - also in Chrome. Drains for both the pet shower and water filling station are chrome from Ebbe.
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Whitewing Refresh
Whitewing Refresh
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
Cabinet Overall
Cabinet Overall
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
The cabinets are a custom paint color by Benjamin Moore called "Fan Coral". It is a near perfect match to the fish in the wallpaper.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. Note: the boot bench was niched back into the adjoining breakfast nook. The flooring is rubber.
Rivercrest
Rivercrest
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Custom luxury laundry room entry view
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Eastover House
Eastover House
John Patrick Cunningham / ArchitectJohn Patrick Cunningham / Architect
The laundry room features tons of storage, folding space, and room for hanging.
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Country style laundry renovation in Merrijig. Featuring white satin shaker style cabinetry and laminate benchtops.
Oxford
Oxford
Sey Interiors, LLCSey Interiors, LLC
A playful and functional laundry room with beadboard and patterned tile.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com

Galley Utility Room with Wainscoting 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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