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Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Laundry Sink
Laundry Sink
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
White Shaker Craft Room / Laundry - Scottsdale, AZ
Builders Flooring & DesignBuilders Flooring & Design
Waypoint Cabinetry in 650 Shaker door, painted linen finish.
Knotty alder laundry room
Knotty alder laundry room
Dovetail Kitchen DesignsDovetail Kitchen Designs
Todd Myra Photography
Telok Blangah Crescent - 5 Rm Resale Apartment
Telok Blangah Crescent - 5 Rm Resale Apartment
Team Interior DesignTeam Interior Design
Marcus Lim
Small But Spacious House ReBuild
Small But Spacious House ReBuild
C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.
Well-designed, efficient laundry room Photos by Kelly Schneider
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!
L-shaped Ranch with Warm Craftsman Style
L-shaped Ranch with Warm Craftsman Style
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Mudroom and Laundry Room
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
This laundry room is packed with purpose, with shelving, a hanging rod, sink, folding counter top, upper and lower cabinets, and washer/dryers with drawer storage.
Rochester Area Parade of Home Peoples Choice Winner
Rochester Area Parade of Home Peoples Choice Winner
Abode Design SolutionsAbode Design Solutions
abode Design Solutions
Parkville Art Bath - Concealed Laundry
Parkville Art Bath - Concealed Laundry
Camilla Molders DesignCamilla Molders Design
Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design Bathroom and laundry room in one, this room was designed to seamlessly fit into a home that is full of character art & rich coloured floorboards. The brief was to include room to display some of the homes collection of Wembley ware figurines as well as house the laundry. We sourced antique encaustic tiles and used them as a feature tile across the length of the room connecting the vanity to the shower. Photography Martina Gemmola
Real Estate Photography
Real Estate Photography
DesignSnarrDesignSnarr
Jennifer Snarr/ DesignSnarr Photography
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Giving all other items in the laundry area a designated home left this homeowner a great place to fold laundry. Don't you love the folding tray that came with their washer and dryer? 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!
Red Laundry Room
Red Laundry Room
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Laundry Room & Side Entrance
Tour of Remodeled Homes 2015
Tour of Remodeled Homes 2015
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
The new laundry and garden room was created by capturing the old master bathroom and walk in closet spaces. Their laundry use to be in their basement.

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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