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Ambler Road
Ambler Road
By Cairn

Peter Landers
Compact & super practical with rail and storage - clarkelizzy

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

Laundry Room
Laundry Room
By Lewis Alderson & Co.

Full height fitted cabinetry with hanging space, belfast sink, granite worktops
l8ve this utility room bright and skylight - sinead_walshe14

Conifer Kitchen & Living
Conifer Kitchen & Living
By Kuche & Bagno

Georgian Country House Complete Renovation
Georgian Country House Complete Renovation
By Alberts House Ltd

Lavanderia nascosta - romipersonale

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

Martin Gardner
Handle less - ashling_donnellan

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
By Chantel Elshout Design Consultancy

New build house. Laundry room designed, supplied and installed. Cashmere matt laminate furniture for an easy and durable finish. Lots of storage to hide ironing board, clothes horses and hanging space for freshly ironed shirts. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Utility - ajfoconnor

Worplesdon
Worplesdon
By Holt

Boot room and utility area with bespoke built-in storage. A space for everything and more!
Utility room (the design not the colour) - roisinmaher58

Classic Handpainted Laundry & Boot Room
Classic Handpainted Laundry & Boot Room
By Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)

This bespoke laundry and boot room is located between the garden and kitchen of this family home, creating the perfect space to remove muddy wellies or football boots.

Modern matt lacquer kitchen with walnut elements
Modern matt lacquer kitchen with walnut elements
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

The Truscott's
The Truscott's
By Welsh Oak Frame

The Architects House
The Architects House
By Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living

Andy Haslam
pantry/stackable washer dryer - gtuchszer

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

folding door - kariaylward

Dog Wash shower and bed
Dog Wash shower and bed
By Hampshire Design Consultancy Ltd.

Utility rom with Dog bed and area to shower dog after one of those muddy rural hikes in the South Downs.
shower room meera!!! (new bed) - gtuchszer

Blush & Burgundy
Blush & Burgundy
By Rencraft Ltd

This bespoke kitchen is the perfect blend of subtle elements alongside statement design. While the irregular ceiling heights and central pillar could have posed a problem, the clever colour scheme serves to draw your eye away from these areas and focuses instead on the dramatic charcoal grey cabinetry with its bevelled door detail and knurled, polished brass handles. A bespoke bar area with built-in Miele wine cooler has been hand-painted in a rich, luxurious shade of purple. While the use of an antique mirror splashback in this area further enhances the luxurious feel of the design. Reeded glass has been used in the display cabinets both within the bar and also either side of the sink, which has been strategically positioned by the window to allow lovely views out to the garden. The whole kitchen has been finished with Corian worktops, beautifully moulded to provide a seamless wet area along with an unobtrusive splashback and extractor hood above the Miele Induction hob. Other appliances include a Miele oven stack with warming drawer, a Quooker and an American style fridge freezer. A run of full height cabinetry has been provided along one wall with a double door larder cupboard, open shelving and a secret door leading through to the bespoke utility. In the centre of the room the large, square shaped island has ample space for storage and seating. Here a softer shade of blush pink has been chosen to delicately contrast with the deeper tones throughout the rest of the room.
Utility - tall corner cupboard - ohigginsd

Listed building - utility room
Listed building - utility room
By Stowe Building Contractors Ltd

Eric Orme - Place Photography

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

Weybridge
Weybridge
By SA Designs

Hanger over washing machine - gerard_sloan

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 89,055 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Holt and Stowe Building Contractors Ltd. 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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