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Ferguson Residence
Ferguson Residence
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
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Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Mostofo Remodel
Mostofo Remodel
Sterling Homes & Construction LLCSterling Homes & Construction LLC
Formally part of the garage we added a whole new laundry area with tons of storage.
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Wickham Bishops Utility
Wickham Bishops Utility
Gary Hughes InteriorsGary Hughes Interiors
White Inset Kitchen & Annex
White Inset Kitchen & Annex
Johnson's Cabinetry and FlooringJohnson's Cabinetry and Flooring
Hidden location for washer/dryer designed to look like built in cabinetry.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Erizo Pattern
Erizo Pattern
Riad TileRiad Tile
construction2style LLC
Laundries
Laundries
The Kitchen DesignerThe Kitchen Designer
Fun but functional laundry in bright blue traditional style cabinetry. Raised front loading washing machine and dryer. Tall storage for brooms, mops, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. Three pullout drawers with baskets for easy sorting of dirty clothes. The owner/user of this laundry is a very happy man. photography by Vicki Morskate [V]style + imagery photography by Vicki Morskate VStyle+ Imagery
Sinlea Vibe
Sinlea Vibe
Etched InteriorsEtched Interiors
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Luxury laundry room with tons of cabinets. Built in gift wrapping storage, desk and ironing board. MTI Baths Jentle Jet laundry sink. Whirlpool front load appliances. Iron-A-Way ironing center. Mont quartz Novello countertop. Daltile Origami White backsplash tile; American Orleans Danya floor tile.
American Farmhouse // Organic Modern
American Farmhouse // Organic Modern
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
Private Residence H
Private Residence H
Architectural Tile & StoneArchitectural Tile & Stone
Design Studio2010
Kelso Farmhouse
Kelso Farmhouse
mfm design groupmfm design group
Park City Parade of Homes Laundry Room
Park City Parade of Homes Laundry Room
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
Craftsman style laundry room with painted blue cabinetry complete with rollaway folding station, floating shelves, drying rack, and sink. Photo credit: Lindsay Salazar Photography
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Willowsford - Lot 44 - Timberneck Model
Willowsford - Lot 44 - Timberneck Model
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes

Large Blue 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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