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Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Modern Rustic Enchantress Cottage
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bespoke, Secret utility room! Doors hide a sink, water softener and the washing machine & tumble dryer! Chris Kemp
28- Park City, Utah Residence
28- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Alan Blakely
Hopetoun Street
Hopetoun Street
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Sue Stubbs
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Project 001
Paverca Renovation ServicesPaverca Renovation Services
Farm House Laundry Project, we open this laundry closet to switch Laundry from Bathroom to Kitchen Dining Area, this way we change from small machine size to big washer and dryer.
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
A Hamptons Influenced Home
A Hamptons Influenced Home
Van Auken Akins Architects LLCVan Auken Akins Architects LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed and facilitated the complete renovation of a home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Areas of work include the living and dining spaces on the first floor, and bedrooms and baths on the second floor with new wall coverings, oriental rug selections, furniture selections and window treatments. The third floor was renovated to create a whimsical guest bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. The upgrades to the baths included new plumbing fixtures, new cabinetry, countertops, lighting and floor tile. The renovation of the basement created an exercise room, wine cellar, recreation room, powder room, and laundry room in once unusable space. New ceilings, soffits, and lighting were installed throughout along with wallcoverings, wood paneling, carpeting and furniture.
Distinguished Laundry Room
Distinguished Laundry Room
UserUser
Modern Laundry Room, Cobalt Grey, sorting the Laundry by Fabric and Color
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. You can open and close at 3 doors at once. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.
Henderson Custom Home
Henderson Custom Home
E Design HomeE Design Home
New space saving laundry area part of complete ground up home remodel.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Summerland Beach House
Summerland Beach House
Triple A Interior DesignTriple A Interior Design
E'toile
E'toile
The Leland GroupThe Leland Group
Greg Grupenhof
Newport #2
Newport #2
Hull Cove DesignHull Cove Design
Anthony Crisafulli
Pinnacle Peak
Pinnacle Peak
AJP PropertiesAJP Properties
Red Egg Design Group | Fun and Bright Laundry Room with Subway Tile Backsplash, Solid Surface Countertops and Custom Floor Tiles. | Courtney Lively Photography
Toowong Renovation
Toowong Renovation
Kitchens BrisbaneKitchens Brisbane
Clever use of fitting the laundry in behind cabinet doors as paet of the kitchen renovation. Photographed by Darryl Ellwood Photography
The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room
The Lodge- Utility/ Boot Room
INTERIORS BY INGRID LtdINTERIORS BY INGRID Ltd
Light and elegant utility room in cashmere grey finish with white worktops, marble chevron tiles and brass accessories.
Watergate East Renovation
Watergate East Renovation
Sophie DesignSophie Design
LAUNDRY ROOM with beautiful ebony custom designed barn door, built-in cabinetry, Bosch Washer and Dryer
Northwood Laundry, wardrobes & study desks NSW 2066
Northwood Laundry, wardrobes & study desks NSW 2066
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Pearl District Condo-NW Portland
Pearl District Condo-NW Portland
On The Level Remodeling CompanyOn The Level Remodeling Company
Stackable washer/dryer concealed by knotty alder bypass barn doors.

Luxury Laundry Cupboard 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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