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The Abbey in Weston Lakes
The Abbey in Weston Lakes
Makena Custom BuildersMakena Custom Builders
Round Lake Carriage House | Traditional Shingle Cottage
Round Lake Carriage House | Traditional Shingle Cottage
W. Pearsall Construction Inc.W. Pearsall Construction Inc.
Shingle details and handsome stone accents give this traditional carriage house the look of days gone by while maintaining all of the convenience of today. The goal for this home was to maximize the views of the lake and this three-story home does just that. With multi-level porches and an abundance of windows facing the water. The exterior reflects character, timelessness, and architectural details to create a traditional waterfront home. The exterior details include curved gable rooflines, crown molding, limestone accents, cedar shingles, arched limestone head garage doors, corbels, and an arched covered porch. Objectives of this home were open living and abundant natural light. This waterfront home provides space to accommodate entertaining, while still living comfortably for two. The interior of the home is distinguished as well as comfortable. Graceful pillars at the covered entry lead into the lower foyer. The ground level features a bonus room, full bath, walk-in closet, and garage. Upon entering the main level, the south-facing wall is filled with numerous windows to provide the entire space with lake views and natural light. The hearth room with a coffered ceiling and covered terrace opens to the kitchen and dining area. The best views were saved on the upper level for the master suite. Third-floor of this traditional carriage house is a sanctuary featuring an arched opening covered porch, two walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom with a tub and shower. Round Lake carriage house is located in Charlevoix, Michigan. Round lake is the best natural harbor on Lake Michigan. Surrounded by the City of Charlevoix, it is uniquely situated in an urban center, but with access to thousands of acres of the beautiful waters of northwest Michigan. The lake sits between Lake Michigan to the west and Lake Charlevoix to the east.
Vintage Lake House Laundry Room
Vintage Lake House Laundry Room
TruKitchensTruKitchens
This laundry room features flat-panel rift cut white oak cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets. The beautiful clay tile from the kitchen brings a pop of color to the space.
Rénovation d'un chalet/buanderie
Rénovation d'un chalet/buanderie
NOOK STUDIONOOK STUDIO
Mascot
Mascot
Alamay Constructions Pty LtdAlamay Constructions Pty Ltd
Large laundry with loads of storage and functionality.
Refined Luxury
Refined Luxury
Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.
Beacon New Construction
Beacon New Construction
UserUser
Center City One - Creating an Accessible Home
Center City One - Creating an Accessible Home
Ellen Farber Strategic DesignEllen Farber Strategic Design
There is a front loading washer and dryer providing for easy access from the wheelchair, although she can stand up at the counter and fold laundry and put other supplies away. The laundry room is open and inviting for easy access and continue on to the Master Bath, separated by a pocket door. There are no door thresholds as the waterproof vinyl floor was placed in the bathroom as well which makes for great bathroom access. There is also wainscoting wall protection that runs the entire hallway for wall safety.
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
Christmas at the Springs
Christmas at the Springs
Rycenga Building CenterRycenga Building Center
Designer: Julie Mausolf Contractor: Bos Homes Photography: Alea Paul
Du Clairvaux
Du Clairvaux
Louis L'artisanLouis L'artisan
This updated ain floor transformation keeps a traditional style while having updated functionality and finishes. This space boasts interesting, quirky and unexpected design features everywhere you look.
Vintage Eclectic
Vintage Eclectic
Construction by MeyerConstruction by Meyer
Here, storage cabinets provided a home for the homeowner's linens and an additional refrigerator, catering to her love of entertaining.
White and Wood
White and Wood
TroicoTroico
Laundry Backsplash
Laundry Backsplash
Arden TileArden Tile
Refined Luxury
Refined Luxury
Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.
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16535 n columbus dr - web ready-2.jpg
BERNHILL HOMES LLCBERNHILL HOMES LLC
Laundry room
Basement laundry room
Basement laundry room
Studio NOO DesignStudio NOO Design
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Montenero Condo Remodel
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Montenero Condo Remodel
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Calista Kitchen & BathCalista Kitchen & Bath
Rustic laundry room
Marrickville Bathroom & Laundry
Marrickville Bathroom & Laundry
UserUser

Single-wall Utility Room with Multi-coloured Splashback 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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