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Modern Farmhouse Charm
Modern Farmhouse Charm
Everything HomeEverything Home
This Westfield modern farmhouse blends rustic warmth with contemporary flair. Our design features reclaimed wood accents, clean lines, and neutral palettes, offering a perfect balance of tradition and sophistication. Step into this efficient laundry room design featuring ample storage, countertops for folding, and a functional layout, all in a soothing, neutral color palette. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/westfield-modern-farmhouse-design/
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation
GITTLEMAN CONSTRUCTIONGITTLEMAN CONSTRUCTION
Spanish Oaks Modern
Spanish Oaks Modern
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
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Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.
Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel
Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
This small garage entry functions as the mudroom as well as the laundry room. The space once featured the swing of the garage entry door, as well as the swing of the door that connects it to the foyer hall. We replaced the hallway entry door with a barn door, allowing us to have easier access to cabinets. We also incorporated a stackable washer & dryer to open up counter space and more cabinet storage. We created a mudroom on the opposite side of the laundry area with a small bench, coat hooks and a mix of adjustable shelving and closed storage. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Colorful California Modern Craftsman
Colorful California Modern Craftsman
Amy Lind InteriorsAmy Lind Interiors
Westport Transitional
Westport Transitional
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
Minimalist laundry room featuring beige flat panel cabinetry, linen storage, a mosaic tile floor and a farmhouse laundry sink.
Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Laundry Room with Stacked Washer/Dryer and Open Shelving
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Stacked washer/dryer in laundry room. Features a mixture of closed and open storage. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Bright Contemporary Kitchen & Laundry Renovation
Bright Contemporary Kitchen & Laundry Renovation
Damco KitchensDamco Kitchens
Draper Destination
Draper Destination
Ezra Lee Design+BuildEzra Lee Design+Build
Laundry Room
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
The updated laundry room offers clean, fresh lines, easy to maintain granite counter tops and a unique, penny round mosaic porcelain tiled back splash. The stacking washer and dryer freed up storage space on either side of the unit to add more cabinets and a working area. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler
Luxury Condo Gut-Re-hab
Luxury Condo Gut-Re-hab
Don Foote ContractingDon Foote Contracting
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Craftsman Revived
Craftsman Revived
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Photography by Tre Dunham
Hampton Style Laundry
Hampton Style Laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Ample and contemporary storage solutions have been included in the Hamptons Style Laundry incluidng a pull out Hamper drawer, pull out drawers for cleaning detergents and cabinets with adjustable shelving.
Custom Residence in the Reserve of St. Charles
Custom Residence in the Reserve of St. Charles
John Hall Custom HomesJohn Hall Custom Homes
Custom Cupboards
Silverado Spec House
Silverado Spec House
Slarve Construction LLCSlarve Construction LLC
SOUTHERN CHARM MOSS VALE
SOUTHERN CHARM MOSS VALE
GRAY&Co DesignGRAY&Co Design

Utility Room 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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Admirals Cove
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