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Smart Laundry
Smart Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Photos by Mandi
Weldon Cr. Home Renovation
Weldon Cr. Home Renovation
Alair Homes VancouverAlair Homes Vancouver
This home features beautiful vaulted ceilings, an open concept layout with laminate flooring, and high-end finishes. The kitchen is custom with white shaker cabinetry and stone countertops with a pop of colour from the blue island.
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Whether the family wishes to go in and out via the garage or the front door, this multi-purpose room connected to both is functional and provides life-changing efficiency!
Laundry room space!
Laundry room space!
Lauren Homes of SC, Inc.Lauren Homes of SC, Inc.
Large laundry room with cabinets.
Eclectic Laundry Room
Eclectic Laundry Room
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This room located over the kitchen was an unused spare bedroom/office space. The existing floor made it a perfect candidate for a new and much improved laundry space. Due to its location over the kitchen the plumbing could easily be added to the renovated laundry space. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation
RJM Design and Staging SolutionsRJM Design and Staging Solutions
The updated laundry room with storage! The folding counter still needs to go in.
Upper Level Laundry Room
Upper Level Laundry Room
UserUser
The Cameron Model (2)
The Cameron Model (2)
Carstensen HomesCarstensen Homes
Adding cabinets and counter space in your laundry room can make it multi-functioning.
Low Family Home - Dover, NH
Low Family Home - Dover, NH
The Design Center at Ricci LumberThe Design Center at Ricci Lumber
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Lakeridge Crossing Laundry
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This room located over the kitchen was an unused spare bedroom/office space. The existing floor made it a perfect candidate for a new and much improved laundry space. Due to its location over the kitchen the plumbing could easily be added to the renovated laundry space. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Under mount sink right next to the washer. Mandi B Photography
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Kitchen and Laundry Design North Wales, PA
Kitchen and Laundry Design North Wales, PA
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
David Betsy of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Wilmington, DE in collaboration with Jason Adamski General Contracting, designed a modern inspired shaker style kitchen and laundry area featuring Green Forest Cabinetry in the Park Place door style. The kitchen wall cabinets and the laundry cabinets feature a White finish, with the kitchen base cabinets in a Norfolk Blue finish. David shared, "This project was challenging. The home had a 1.5" difference in ceiling height from front right to back left. Additionally, a 3" X 3" plumbing chase in the corner of the kitchen limited space and options, making it difficult to design a functional kitchen triangle. Effective communication between the contractor, client, and our team at Reico was crucial to navigate the challenges presented by a house built in 1860." Photos courtesy of Dan Williams Photography.
Stunning Two Story with Lakeside Pool
Stunning Two Story with Lakeside Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The home's laundry room features plenty of counter and cabinet space.
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Fabulous Four-Room Makeover
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards

U-shaped Utility Room with Blue Walls 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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