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Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Brair Ridge house
Brair Ridge house
Gonzalez ArchitectsGonzalez Architects
Chevy Chase Residence
Chevy Chase Residence
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This french window in the laundry room opens inward, leaving a wide open space that can function as a pass-through for parties.
Castle Project
Castle Project
Candy WestonCandy Weston
Weston Design glazed the woodwork in the laundry room to look antiqued.
Laundry Roon
Laundry Roon
Legacy Marble & GraniteLegacy Marble & Granite
Arc Photography
Laundry Room Built-ins
Laundry Room Built-ins
Atlanta Closet & Storage SolutionsAtlanta Closet & Storage Solutions
Laundry Nook with built-in countertop and cabinet storage between washer and dryer, with shelving and hanging above for those clothes that must air dry. Atlanta Closet & Storage Solutions/David Buchsbaum
Crest De Ville
Crest De Ville
Streamline ConstructionStreamline Construction
A Tiny Space with Big Renovations
A Tiny Space with Big Renovations
Alphen ConstructionAlphen Construction
Renovated bathroom with built in washer/dryer combination unit.
Classic Georgian Home
Classic Georgian Home
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Erhard Pfeiffer
Celebrated Charlestown
Celebrated Charlestown
JN Interior SpacesJN Interior Spaces
Fairy Tale Features
Fairy Tale Features
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed windows, and distressed wood folding table.
Contemporary Laundry Designed by Michelle O'Connor
Contemporary Laundry Designed by Michelle O'Connor
Gilmans Kitchens and BathsGilmans Kitchens and Baths
Treve Johnson Photography
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Family Center
Family Center
Beck/Allen CabinetryBeck/Allen Cabinetry
Interior Design by Fifi Lugo | Architecture by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design | Photography by Alise O'Brien Photography
Highfield - Lakefront Estate
Highfield - Lakefront Estate
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The Highfield is a luxurious waterfront design, with all the quaintness of a gabled, shingle-style home. The exterior combines shakes and stone, resulting in a warm, authentic aesthetic. The home is positioned around three wings, each ending in a set of balconies, which take full advantage of lake views. The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath. The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level’s billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms. A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence. The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath. The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level’s billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms. A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry room
Denise BigginsDenise Biggins
I painted the base of our ironing board with spray paint to update the look (formerly bright aqua) and added a classic blue stripe cover. (West Elm) Easy and functional storage for our ironing needs. Denise Biggins
HIdden laundry
HIdden laundry
Anna Berglin DesignAnna Berglin Design
Front loading washer & dryer hidden cleanly behind bi-folding doors, providing folding space
Harvest Drab to Sunny... and Glad!
Harvest Drab to Sunny... and Glad!
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Bright open and beautiful! By removing the closet doors and adding recessed cans the tired dark space is now sunny and gorgeous. Folding space is ample (to the left,) storage space is plentiful and open shelves keep laundry must-haves in easy reach. Delicious Kitchens and Interiors, LLC
Norwegian Retreat
Norwegian Retreat
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Michael's Photography

Red, Green 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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