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Medium Sized Utility Room with Red Walls Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
This large laundry and mudroom with attached powder room is spacious with plenty of room. The benches, cubbies and cabinets help keep everything organized and out of site.
Pig Bay 1
Pig Bay 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
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.
Abeln
Abeln
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
Mark Wingert
European Splendor Custom Home
European Splendor Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Ada Modern Prairie
Ada Modern Prairie
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Mid-Century Kitchen | Tuscaloosa, AL
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Laundry and mudroom with washer and drier and another sink with counter space.
Asheville, NC Pantry
Asheville, NC Pantry
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
Bella Systems, Custom built-in adjustable shelves for a laundry room/pantry. The shelves have a wood finish to match the existing finishes. the shelves are floor based and wall hung.
William T Baker Houses
William T Baker Houses
William T BakerWilliam T Baker
James Lockhart photography
holt drive
holt drive
Katherine Connell Interior DesignKatherine Connell Interior Design
Jim Sink
1.21 Gigawatts
1.21 Gigawatts
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Photography: Paul Grdina
Laundry
Laundry
Jeff JamesJeff James
Classical and Colorful Home
Classical and Colorful Home
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
Photography by Emily Followill - colorful colorful accents grey cabinets modern farmhouse pink Wallpaper modern laundry room
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: The Enclave at Glen Lakes Home. Location: Louisville, Kentucky. Site Number: EGL 40.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Key West Style New Home Laundry
Key West Style New Home Laundry
UserUser
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Laundry After
Laundry After
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
Paige Green

Medium Sized Utility Room with Red Walls 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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