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Laundry Cupboard with a Concealed Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Elegant extension
Elegant extension
Pfeiffer DesignPfeiffer Design
Simon Eldon
Proyecto de interiorismo. Distribución completa de vivienda de 43 m2. Sabadell
Proyecto de interiorismo. Distribución completa de vivienda de 43 m2. Sabadell
A.T InterioresA.T Interiores
Armario lavadero con capacidad para la lavadora, tabla de planchar, maletas etc…
Homestaging Gubbängen
Homestaging Gubbängen
Jeanette Hammarstedt InredningsdesignerJeanette Hammarstedt Inredningsdesigner
Alpha Deco multi room project
Alpha Deco multi room project
CLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO. SCOTLANDCLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO. SCOTLAND
This utility room/WC was created along with the utility and bedroom to give a contemporary feel that was timeless in execution. The walnut finish in the room giveS a perfect mix of this.
Lavadero, Patio de luces
Lavadero, Patio de luces
Arrel DissenyArrel Disseny
Cambio de elementos térmicos, gas y aire acondicionado, readaptación de lavadero y propuesta de mobiliario con lavadero para ropa a mano y lavadora. Posibilidad de colocar secadora. Nuevo cerramiento en patio interior.
Fulmer Farm House
Fulmer Farm House
Orkun Indere InteriorsOrkun Indere Interiors
Cabinets and Wardrobes
Cabinets and Wardrobes
Albeno LtdAlbeno Ltd
Casa Jonaitis
Casa Jonaitis
Volta_Volta_
Nicchia lavanderia
Nicchia lavanderia
Gin ArredaGin Arreda
Nicchia lavanderia composta da due ante battenti a filo muro e per dare un tocco di design una moderna carta da parati. Utilità, semplicità, personalizzazione!
The Wainwright House
The Wainwright House
Expose Design Group Inc.Expose Design Group Inc.
ADU | Anaheim, CA
ADU | Anaheim, CA
DYM Builders Group, Inc.DYM Builders Group, Inc.
This stunning ADU in Anaheim, California, is built to be just like a tiny home! With a full kitchen (with island), 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this space can be a perfect private suite for family or in-laws or even as a comfy Airbnb for people traveling through the area!
Taree Crescent
Taree Crescent
Prime Design Tasmania Pty LtdPrime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd
Nicchia lavanderia
Nicchia lavanderia
Gin ArredaGin Arreda
Nicchia lavanderia composta da due ante battenti a filo muro e per dare un tocco di design una moderna carta da parati. Utilità, semplicità, personalizzazione!
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
Un piccolo appartamento sui toni del verde e del blu
COBE ArchitettiCOBE Architetti
Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room
Capitol Hill DC Hidden Small Laundry Room
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
In a row home on in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC needed a convenient place for their laundry room without taking up highly sought after square footage. Amish custom millwork and cabinets was used to design a hidden laundry room tucked beneath the existing stairs. Custom doors hide away a pair of laundry appliances, a wood countertop, and a reach in coat closet.
Oasis In the Woods
Oasis In the Woods
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
This prairie home tucked in the woods strikes a harmonious balance between modern efficiency and welcoming warmth. The laundry space is designed for convenience and seamless organization by being cleverly concealed behind elegant doors. This practical design ensures that the laundry area remains tidy and out of sight when not in use. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/north-oaks-prairie-home-interior-design/
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Norfolk Kitchen & BathNorfolk Kitchen & Bath
Nicchia lavanderia
Nicchia lavanderia
Gin ArredaGin Arreda
Nicchia lavanderia composta da due ante battenti a filo muro e per dare un tocco di design una moderna carta da parati. Utilità, semplicità, personalizzazione!

Laundry Cupboard with a Concealed Washer and Dryer 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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