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The Mill House Utility Room
The Mill House Utility Room
By deVOL Kitchens

Like the feel and sink - different - becci_griffin

A High Impact Makeover For an Old Country Mill
A High Impact Makeover For an Old Country Mill
By Richard Parr + Associates

Richard Parr + Associates - Architecture and Interior Design - photos by Nia Morris
Wooden frames for hanging things - webuser_672470060

A Traditional, Country Style Family Home
A Traditional, Country Style Family Home
By burlanes interiors

Located in the heart of Sevenoaks, this beautiful family home has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, of which Burlanes were commissioned for, including a new traditional, country style kitchen and larder, utility room / laundry, and bespoke storage solutions for the family sitting room and children's play room.
Some kind of clothes hanging decide but maybe not this specific one - webuser_637065582

Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
By Simon Callaghan Photography

Simon Callaghan Photography
Towel rail/drying rack/ laundry hanging - kristine_carey76

Edwardian Home Update, Beaconsfield
Edwardian Home Update, Beaconsfield
By Cherie Lee Interiors

Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
Warwick Townhouse Kitchen & Utility Room
By Christopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors

A stylish utility / bootroom, featuring oak worktops and shelving, sliding door storage, coat hanging and a boot room bench. Hand-painted in Farrow and Ball's Cornforth White and Railings.

MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
By VC Design Architectural Services

folding door - kariaylward

Hillersdon Avenue= §
Hillersdon Avenue= §
By Outpost London

Hillersdon Avenue is a magnificent article 2 protected house built in 1899. Our brief was to extend and remodel the house to better suit a modern family and their needs, without destroying the architectural heritage of the property. From the outset our approach was to extend the space within the existing volume rather than extend the property outside its intended boundaries. It was our central aim to make our interventions appear as if they had always been part of the house.
utility like fitted wall tp wall storage n worktop n ****** hanging drying rail/rack **** - gillian_osullivan

Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension
Ivy Cottage - New Oak framed single storey extension
By NK Living

hooks for utility room - webuser_510944351

Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
By Extreme Design

Utility room - ralphmax

Industrial Utility & Laundry Room for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
Industrial Utility & Laundry Room for Newly Built Home, Buckinghamshire
By Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

A striking industrial kitchen, utility room and bar for a newly built home in Buckinghamshire. This exquisite property, developed by EAB Homes, is a magnificent new home that sets a benchmark for individuality and refinement. The home is a beautiful example of open-plan living and the kitchen is the relaxed heart of the home and forms the hub for the dining area, coffee station, wine area, prep kitchen and garden room. The kitchen layout centres around a U-shaped kitchen island which creates additional storage space and a large work surface for food preparation or entertaining friends. To add a contemporary industrial feel, the kitchen cabinets are finished in a combination of Grey Oak and Graphite Concrete. Steel accents such as the knurled handles, thicker island worktop with seamless welded sink, plinth and feature glazed units add individuality to the design and tie the kitchen together with the overall interior scheme.
Open shelving - molltolan

Inchmery Road 2
Inchmery Road 2
By Design Squared Ltd

Floor & tiles - webuser_825380911

Rees | Bow Extension
Rees | Bow Extension
By REES Architects

Reeded glass in hallway door - fionacoll1979

Clean & colourful
Clean & colourful
By SieMatic by The Myers Touch

Martin Gardner
Handle less - ashling_donnellan

South Erskine Park
South Erskine Park
By Karen Parry Architect

Ross Campbell Photographer
Big utility to take coats, shoes, ironing board and space to iron. - webuser_648133365

Large modern utility room with kitchenette
Large modern utility room with kitchenette
By Eclectic Interiors

This Utility room with well designed kitchenette was fitted in the basement in this fabulous house in Clapham. Tall units to the ceiling provide plenty of additional storage and house the mega-flow . Appliances to include integrated fridge/freezer, induction hob and oven were installed to provide a secondary kitchen in this large basement. - Rational kitchen units - in hard wearing finish - Light grey colour scheme in matt laminate - 20mm Quartz worktop - Back painted glass splashback Photo - Chris Snook (Chris Snook Photography)
pattern tiles on utility room floor - mir29

SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
By bellabunce

Contemporary cloakroom and laundry room. Fully integrated washing machine and tumble dryer in bespoke cabinetry. Belfast sink. Brass tap. Coat hooks and key magnet. tiled flooring.
Bathroom with good storage - annmarie_drinan

Oak family kitchen
Oak family kitchen
By Studio Hanson

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning an utility room renovation or are building a designer utility room from scratch, Houzz has 92,399 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Design Squared Ltd and NK Living. Look through utility room photos in different colours and styles and when you find an utility room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful utility room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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