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Kirkland Traditional
Kirkland Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
A traditional style laundry room with sink and large painted desk.
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Molly Trost Interior DesignMolly Trost Interior Design
Hard working laundry room, perfect for a young family. A generous cubby area has plenty of room to keep shoes and backpacks organized and out of the way. Everything has a place in this warm and inviting laundry room. White Shaker style cabinets to the ceiling hide home staples, and a beautiful Cararra marble is a perfect pair with the pattern tile. The laundry area boasts pull out drying rack drawers, a hanging bar, and a separate laundry sink utilizing under stair space.
Transitional Laundry & Mud Room Combo in Overland Park, KS
Transitional Laundry & Mud Room Combo in Overland Park, KS
Design Connection, Inc.Design Connection, Inc.
The elegant feel of this home flows throughout the open first-floor and continues into the mudroom and laundry room, with gray grasscloth wallpaper, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Smart storage solutions AND a built-in dog kennel was also on my clients' wish-list. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Space plans, custom cabinet designs, furniture, wall art, lamps, and project management to ensure all aspects of this space met the firm’s high criteria.
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
Coyle Construction CompanyCoyle Construction Company
Darlinghurst Studio
Darlinghurst Studio
ACP StudioACP Studio
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Milton Lake House
Milton Lake House
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Photos By Tad Davis
2017 ARDA - Renovations - Roney Design Group, LLC
2017 ARDA - Renovations - Roney Design Group, LLC
AIBD - American Institute of Building DesignAIBD - American Institute of Building Design
The extensive renovation of this Colonial Revival influenced residence aimed to blend historic period details with modern amenities. Challenges for this project were that the existing front entry porch and side sunroom were structurally unsound with considerable settling, water damage and damage to the shingle roof structure. This necessitated the total demolition and rebuilding of these spaces, but with modern materials that resemble the existing characteristics of this residence. A new flat roof structure with ornamental railing systems were utilized in place of the original roof design. An ARDA for Renovation Design goes to Roney Design Group, LLC Designers: Tim Roney with Interior Design by HomeOwner, Florida's Finest From: St. Petersburg, Florida
Laundry/Mudroom update
Laundry/Mudroom update
Hendolhurst Homes Inc.Hendolhurst Homes Inc.
Ryan E Swierczynski
Mudroom Ideas
Mudroom Ideas
Connor Remodeling & Design, Inc.Connor Remodeling & Design, Inc.
Custom Cabinetry 882
Custom Cabinetry 882
Kitchen AppealKitchen Appeal
Laundry Room Half Bath
Laundry Room Half Bath
Pmade incPmade inc
Kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and utility
Kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and utility
Richard & Richard's D&IS LtdRichard & Richard's D&IS Ltd
David Howcroft Photography
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Hasserton - Transitional Prairie Style Lakefront
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.
Audobon
Audobon
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
AK DesignAK Design
Laundry room - large laundry room with custom white cabinets, high end appliances, glass backsplash, and 4 panel modern interior door in Los Altos.
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Butterfield ArchitectureButterfield Architecture
A compact extension that contains a utility area, wc and lots of extra storage for all and bikes. Photo credit: Gavin Stewart
Laundry Space
Laundry Space
Coastal Floors GeorgiaCoastal Floors Georgia
Laundry Room Space with shaker white cabinets and light hardwood flooring. Sherwin Williams Greek Villa SW7551 - Wall Color
Whole House Remodel and Master Bath Addition- Saratoga, CA
Whole House Remodel and Master Bath Addition- Saratoga, CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
The pre-renovation structure itself was sound but lacked the space this family sought after. May Construction removed the existing walls that separated the overstuffed G-shaped kitchen from the living room. By reconfiguring in the existing floorplan, we opened the area to allow for a stunning custom island and bar area, creating a more bright and open space. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Westport Antique Colonial Renovation
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Jim Fuhrmann Photography

Grey 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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