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Antique Home Renovation
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Rob Karosis: Photographer
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay AreaTailored Living / Premier Garage of Bay Area
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Central Oregon Remodel
Central Oregon Remodel
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
Kuda Photography
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
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Aaron Leitz
Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Utility Room with belfast sink, wall cabinets and symmetrical appliances. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
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Lauren Bamford
Mud Room
Mud Room
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Refined RenovationsRefined Renovations
breakfast area, breakfast bar, island, eating area, kitchen island, hutch, storage, light cabinets, white cabinets, dark floor, quartzite, fusion, granite, stone, bar area, liquor storage, prep sink, cast iron, enamel, gray chair
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
1780 Ridgecrest Drive
Stoneridge Custom DevelopmentStoneridge Custom Development
Spin Photography
Bradford Renovation
Bradford Renovation
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Stacked washer and dryer with basket storage and utility sink
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
Traditional Nouveau
Traditional Nouveau
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
Chicago Vintage
Chicago Vintage
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This Chicago client was tired of living with her outdated and not-so-functional kitchen and came in for an update. The goals were to update the look of the space, enclose the washer/dryer, upgrade the appliances and the cabinets. The space is located in turn-of-the-century brownstone, so we tried to stay in keeping with that era but provide an updated and functional space. One of the primary challenges of this project was a chimney that jutted into the space. The old configuration meandered around the chimney creating some strange configurations and odd depths for the countertop. We finally decided that just flushing out the wall along the chimney instead would create a cleaner look and in the end a better functioning space. It also created the opportunity to access those new pockets of space behind the wall with appliance garages to create a unique and functional feature. The new galley kitchen has the sink on one side and the range opposite with the refrigerator on the end of the run. This very functional layout also provides large runs of counter space and plenty of storage. The washer/dryer were relocated to the opposite side of the kitchen per the client's request, and hide behind a large custom bi-fold door when not in use. A wine fridge and microwave are tucked under the counter so that the primary visual is the custom mullioned doors with antique glass and custom marble backsplash design. White cabinetry, Carrera countertops and an apron sink complete the vintage feel of the space, and polished nickel hardware and light fixtures add a little bit of bling. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Laundry Room with Playful Wallpaper and Matching Textiles
Laundry Room with Playful Wallpaper and Matching Textiles
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.

Premium 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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