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L-shaped Utility Room with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.
Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Carroll ConstructionCarroll Construction
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
J B Hall Custom HomesJ B Hall Custom Homes
Julie Albini
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Laundry Room - The Aerius - Two Story Modern American Craftsman
Laundry Room - The Aerius - Two Story Modern American Craftsman
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Aerius - Modern American Craftsman on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. The upstairs rests mainly on the Western half of the home. It’s composed of a laundry room, 2 bedrooms, including a future princess suite, and a large Game Room. Every space is of generous proportion and easily accessible through a single hall. The windows of each room are filled with natural scenery and warm light. This upper level boasts amenities enough for residents to play, reflect, and recharge all while remaining up and away from formal occasions, when necessary. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
8894 SW Inez 97224
8894 SW Inez 97224
Solstice Custom HomesSolstice Custom Homes
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
TMR Residence
TMR Residence
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
This is one of the first occupied properties I have put on Houzz.com. I added a lot of accessories including mirrors, art, area rugs,, lighting and small accent furniture. The owners had a really high offer within a few days of listing it at $1.6 million. If you are thinking about listing your house, give us a call for a consultation. We have been working with home owners, realtors, investors and house 'flippers' since 2006. Call 514-222-5553.
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
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Collins Rd.
Collins Rd.
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
The Hyde - Laundry
The Hyde - Laundry
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Custom laundry with black wenge ravine and bronze applied metal finish to doors and panels. Custom handmade brass trim to kickfaces and shadowlines. Miele appliances. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.
Prestbury
Prestbury
ArtHouse Creative InteriorsArtHouse Creative Interiors
The Churchill - Custom Home
The Churchill - Custom Home
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Lake Oswego, OR - In-fill Tear Down/Rebuild
Lake Oswego, OR - In-fill Tear Down/Rebuild
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
Laundry room is upstairs.
Aspen Lakes Award Winning Tour Home
Aspen Lakes Award Winning Tour Home
Wittmer ConstructionWittmer Construction
Cabinetry by Brian's Cabinets in Bend, OR. Floor tile is Z Collection Pave Brick Naturale.
Carrington Street
Carrington Street
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.
Bainbridge Island East Waterfront Home
Bainbridge Island East Waterfront Home
Wyland Interior Design CenterWyland Interior Design Center
The laundry room was also done to match kitchen cabinets from DeWil’s Designer Cabinets "Old World" door style and is made from Alder wood in Heirloom White # 107 (no sand through) finish with a soft "Old World" glazing in warm caramel tones.. The counter top was tiled with a porcelain tile.

L-shaped Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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