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Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Glenna Stone Interior DesignGlenna Stone Interior Design
Ancient Modern
Ancient Modern
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Joshua Caldwell Photography
Oak Park
Oak Park
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
This cheery laundry room boasts beautifully bright cabinets of a blue green hue. Gray subway tile backsplash adds a traditional touch. Included in this space is a utility sink, built in ironing board and able storage space.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Updated Traditional
Updated Traditional
Brock Design GroupBrock Design Group
Brock Design Group cleaned up the previously cluttered and outdated laundry room by designing custom height cabinetry for storage and functionality. The bright, fun wall color contrasts the clean white cabinetry.
Large Laundry Room
Large Laundry Room
Designs by BSBDesigns by BSB
Cabinet Color: Guildford Green #HC-116 Walls: Carrington Beighe #HC-93 Often times the laundry room is forgotten or simply not given any consideration. Here is a sampling of my work with clients that take their laundry as serious business! In addition, take advantage of the footprint of the room and make it into something more functional for other projects and storage. Photos by JSPhotoFX and BeezEyeViewPhotography.com
Boot Room
Boot Room
Frome InteriorsFrome Interiors
This boot room in a Georgian house in Bath is a multi-functional space for laundry, coat and boot storage and a it works as a utility room with direct access from the garden. The cabinets are a shaker style with walnut timber worktop and shelf. The large butlers sink gives the room a traditional feel but the sage grey paint colour and rich walnut adds a contemporary twist. The cupboards step back to allow the back door to open which maximises the storage in this small space.
Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly Scanlon Interior Design
Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Key PieceKey Piece
GuyCo - Augusta Home Upgrades
GuyCo - Augusta Home Upgrades
The Guy CorporationThe Guy Corporation
PV French Country
PV French Country
Sanders Design Studio llcSanders Design Studio llc
Interiors
Interiors
Earthway Enterprises, IncEarthway Enterprises, Inc
Loads of Fun!
Loads of Fun!
Just BasementsJust Basements
A farmhouse laundry sink adds charm and is perfect for soaking clothes - and for washing the homeowner's small dog. A combination of closed and open storage creates visual interest while providing easy access to items used most.
Laundry Room Upper Cabinets
Laundry Room Upper Cabinets
Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DECloset & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE
Buckingham Gate Development
Buckingham Gate Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Luxury Residential Development. We designed, supplied and installed 7 x Kitchens and Utility Rooms.
ADECUACIÓN DE COCINAS
ADECUACIÓN DE COCINAS
Estudio RYD, S.LEstudio RYD, S.L
Laundry Bench with hanging rail
Laundry Bench with hanging rail
Interior Design By JoInterior Design By Jo
The client wanted a space that was inviting and functional as the existing laundry was cramped and did not work. The existing external door was changed to a window allowing space for under bench pull out laundry baskets, condensor drier and washing machine and a large ceramic laundry sink. Cabinetry on the left wall included a tall cupboard for the ironing board, broom and mop, open shelving for easy access to baskets and pool towels, lower cupboards for storage of cleaning products, extra towels and pet food, with high above cabinetry at the same height as those above the work bench. The cabinetry had a 2pak finish in the vivid green with a combination of finger pull and push open for doors and laundry basket drawer. The Amazonia Italian splashback tile was selected to complement the cabinetry, external garden and was used on the wood fired pizza oven, giving the wow factor the client was after.

Green L-shaped 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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