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U-shaped Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Luxury Laundry Room featuring double washer double dryers. This gold black and white laundry is classic and spells function all the way.
Mountain Farmhouse
Mountain Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane.
Lalor 2.0 Residence
Lalor 2.0 Residence
Kitchens by MatricKitchens by Matric
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
Fuchs GmbHFuchs GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum mit Gäste Bad Charakter mit integrierter Dusch, WC und vielen Stauraummöglichkeiten. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind integriert.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Upper Level Laundry Room
Upper Level Laundry Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Sunny, upper-level laundry room features: Beautiful Interceramic Union Square glazed ceramic tile floor, in Hudson. Painted shaker style custom cabinets by Ayr Cabinet Company includes a natural wood top, pull-out ironing board, towel bar and loads of storage. Two huge fold down drying racks. Thomas O'Brien Katie Conical Pendant by Visual Comfort & Co. Kohler Iron/Tones™ undermount porcelain sink in Sea Salt. Newport Brass Fairfield bridge faucet in flat black. Artistic Tile Melange matte white, ceramic field tile backsplash. Tons of right-height folding space. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
Modern Glam
Modern Glam
DFS Construction Inc.DFS Construction Inc.
This laundry room is gorgeous and functional. The washer and dryer are have built in shelves underneath to make changing the laundry a breeze. The window on the marble mosaic tile features a slab marble window sill. The built in drying racks for hanging clothes might be the best feature in this beautiful space.
Modern Craftsman Residence
Modern Craftsman Residence
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Project Home Internal
Project Home Internal
Buzz Interior DesignBuzz Interior Design
Utility / Boot room / Hallway all combined into one space for ease of dogs. This room is open plan though to the side entrance and porch using the same multi-coloured and patterned flooring to disguise dog prints. The downstairs shower room and multipurpose lounge/bedroom lead from this space. Storage was essential. Ceilings were much higher in this room to the original victorian cottage so feels very spacious. Kuhlmann cupboards supplied from Purewell Electrical correspond with those in the main kitchen area for a flow from space to space. As cottage is surrounded by farms Hares have been chosen as one of the animals for a few elements of artwork and also correspond with one of the finials on the roof. Emroidered fabric curtains with pelmets to the front elevation with roman blinds to the back & side elevations just add some tactile texture to this room and correspond with those already in the kitchen. This also has a stable door onto the rear patio so plants continue to run through every room bringing the garden inside.
Transitional Home - Designed By Thorpe Concepts
Transitional Home - Designed By Thorpe Concepts
Quartz Co SurfacesQuartz Co Surfaces
Moody custom laundry room with quartz washer and dryer alcoves, backsplash, and dog shower.
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Baulkham Hills - Bespoke
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
8373 Jularick Ct
8373 Jularick Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Dixie Canyon
Dixie Canyon
Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
Fuchs GmbHFuchs GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum mit Gäste Bad Charakter mit integrierter Dusche und vielen Stauraummöglichkeiten. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind integriert.
Modern Glam
Modern Glam
DFS Construction Inc.DFS Construction Inc.
This laundry room is gorgeous and functional. The washer and dryer are have built in shelves underneath to make changing the laundry a breeze. The window on the marble mosaic tile features a slab marble window sill. The built in drying racks for hanging clothes might be the best feature in this beautiful space.
KITCHEN & FIRST FLOOR REMODEL
KITCHEN & FIRST FLOOR REMODEL
Maya Construction GroupMaya Construction Group
1120 Cambria Way
1120 Cambria Way
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Stauraum mit Ablage in Hauswirtschaftsraum
Stauraum mit Ablage in Hauswirtschaftsraum
GesagtGetan MöbeldesignGesagtGetan Möbeldesign
Stauraum mit Ablage, Oberschränken und Waschbecken in U-förmigem Hauswirtschaftsraum, Außen und rechts mit Hochschränken
Las Olas
Las Olas
Künstler PlusKünstler Plus
Laundry & Master Bedroom entrance with flat paneling lacquered

U-shaped Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer 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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