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Single-wall Utility Room with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
The Ultimate Laundry Room - Harrison, NY
transFORM HometransFORM Home
transFORM’s custom-designed laundry room welcomes you in and invites you to stay a while. This unit was made from white melamine and complementing candlelight finishes. Shaker style doors were further enhanced with frosted glass inserts, which create and attractive space for a dreaded chore. Lift up cabinet doors provide full access to upper cabinets that are hard to reach. The sliding chrome baskets and matching hardware reflect the metallic look of the washer/dryer and tie the design together. Drying racks allow you to hang and drip-dry your clothes without causing a mess or taking up space. Tucked away in the drawer is transFORM’s built-in ironing board, which can be pulled out when needed and conveniently stowed away when not in use. With deep counter space and added features, your laundry room becomes a comfortable and calming place to do the household chores.
Baker's Kitchen
Baker's Kitchen
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
Leland Lake House
Leland Lake House
Maple Hill Builders, LLCMaple Hill Builders, LLC
casa Venini
casa Venini
RHIZOMETRHIZOMET
Paolo Sacchi
Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension
Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension
N&K InteriorsN&K Interiors
Whole Home Remodel
Whole Home Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Style Revamp Finish CarpentryStyle Revamp Finish Carpentry
Who loves laundry? I'm sure it is not a favorite among many, but if your laundry room sparkles, you might fall in love with the process. Style Revamp had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our talented client @honeyb1965 in transforming her laundry room into a sensational space. Ship-lap and built-ins are the perfect design pairing in a variety of interior spaces, but one of our favorites is the laundry room. Ship-lap was installed on one wall, and then gorgeous built-in adjustable cubbies were designed to fit functional storage baskets our client found at Costco. Our client wanted a pullout drying rack, and after sourcing several options, we decided to design and build a custom one. Our client is a remarkable woodworker and designed the rustic countertop using the shou sugi ban method of wood-burning, then stained weathered grey and a light drybrush of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in old white. It's beautiful! She also built a slim storage cart to fit in between the washer and dryer to hide the trash can and provide extra storage. She is a genius! I will steal this idea for future laundry room design layouts:) Thank you @honeyb1965
South West London - Home Renovation
South West London - Home Renovation
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Bespoke Laundry Cupboard
Oak Farm || Aged Oak Porcelain
Oak Farm || Aged Oak Porcelain
Floors of StoneFloors of Stone
Floors of Stone Our Aged Oak Porcelain tiles have been taken through from the kitchen to this beautiful Utility room.
Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home
Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
New Mudroom entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.
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 !
Cocinas de color
Cocinas de color
Muebles Del ValleMuebles Del Valle
Cuarto de lavado con lavadora y secadora integradas. Muebles modelo natura, laminados color verde fiordo. Espacio para roomba bajo mueble, Espacio para separar ropa de color - blanca. Barra para colgar.
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
The Galarde Project
The Galarde Project
Galarde Interiors LLCGalarde Interiors LLC
Photography by Mike Elam
Providence Laundry Room
Providence Laundry Room
Mandy Key Interior DesignMandy Key Interior Design
Basement laundry room in 1890's home renovated to bring in the light with neutral palette. We skirted the existing utility sink and added a butcher block counter to create a workspace. Vintage hardware and Dash & Albert rug complete the look.
Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom
Farmhouse Laundry/Mudroom
Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and BathsGlen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths
Alise O'Brien Photography
Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV
Tyner Ridge Incline Village NV
Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.

Single-wall Utility Room with Wood Worktops 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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