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Medium Sized Red Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Modern Golf Course Home
Modern Golf Course Home
HMH Architecture + InteriorsHMH Architecture + Interiors
Andrew Pogue
Mora, Minnesota Hunting Cabin
Mora, Minnesota Hunting Cabin
EverLog™ Systems: Worry Free Concrete LogsEverLog™ Systems: Worry Free Concrete Logs
Located on the Knife River just outside Mora, MN this family hunting cabin has year round functionality. In the winter, this home benefits from our insulated 16″ Hand Hewn EverLogs for an energy efficient performance that can outlast the long harsh Midwest winters. Energy efficiency is a key benefit in all of our projects. For this fishing and hunting cabin, the owner is guaranteed a warm and dry cabin to return to after a day of duck hunting or snowmobiling. Saddle notch corners with wide chink lines also add a rustic look and feel. Howard Homes Inc. designed and built this cabin.
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
Hyde Park Traditional Bath
Hyde Park Traditional Bath
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Warm Kitchen Remodel with Red Accents
Warm Kitchen Remodel with Red Accents
Legacy KitchensLegacy Kitchens
Penthouse Condominium
Penthouse Condominium
Gallery Interiors and Rockford Kitchen DesignGallery Interiors and Rockford Kitchen Design
Photo by Mallory Chrisman Photos by Eric Buzenberg Voted by industry peers as "Best Interior Elements and Best Kitchen Design," Grand Rapids, MI Parade of Homes, Fall 2012
Modern New Construction in Providence, RI
Modern New Construction in Providence, RI
SR Fine Home BuildersSR Fine Home Builders
Architect: Doug Brown, DBVW Architects / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
Knotty alder laundry room
Knotty alder laundry room
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Norwegian Retreat
Norwegian Retreat
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Michael's Photography
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
Laundry space
Laundry space
msegersmsegers
Compared to the before situation the ceiling was lifted. An airco return was titled 90 degrees to allow this. We have space for wall cabinet for detergents, a bar to hang clothes from and an ironing board. The small sink is a welcome addition. The gas shutoff is underneath the sink. We kept the 240V outlet of the previous dryer, just in case we want to switch back to electric and have the solar panels to feed this.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Troy
Troy
Christopher Thomas ConstructionChristopher Thomas Construction
Josh Hewitt
Large mud/laundry room
Large mud/laundry room
Visionary Homes Inc.Visionary Homes Inc.
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Amanda Kirkpatrick PhotographyAmanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Amanda Kirkpatrick Johann Grobler Architects
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Angela Francis Interiors, LLCAngela Francis Interiors, LLC
Angela Francis
New Construction 12th Street- New Orleans
New Construction 12th Street- New Orleans
Perle Construction LLCPerle Construction LLC
Rothwell - Alpine
Rothwell - Alpine
UserUser

Schroeder Residence
Schroeder Residence
Yellowstone ArchitectsYellowstone Architects
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Riverside Construction, LLCRiverside Construction, LLC
Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.

Medium Sized Red 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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