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Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Wallpapered Walls Ideas and Designs

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Undermount Sink
Undermount Sink
Madison Van WylenMadison Van Wylen
Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room
Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room
M.S. Design StudioM.S. Design Studio
Laundry Room with Heated Floor
Laundry Room with Heated Floor
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hermosa Beach Custom
Hudson HomeHudson Home
Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
Drury + Southport
Drury + Southport
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Large laundry room with plenty of storage and counter top space.
Fox Bend
Fox Bend
Nikole Starr InteriorsNikole Starr Interiors
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
FLAG interior designFLAG interior design
A large dedicated laundry room.
Allison & Nico's 1911 Craftsman Foursquare
Allison & Nico's 1911 Craftsman Foursquare
ArciformArciform
The new laundry gives the family plenty of room to sort and fold, with natural light from the window and shadow puppet wallpaper by Paper Boy.
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
New Home Old SoulNew Home Old Soul
A custom built farmhouse laundry room features modern and traditional design elements.
Four Wheeler
Four Wheeler
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Blue Skies
Blue Skies
April BallietteApril Balliette
So Serene Scottsdale
So Serene Scottsdale
Morgan Design StudioMorgan Design Studio
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
kellydesignskellydesigns
We wanted to add some fun and utility to this space, We created a mudroom/laundry area that makes you happy with this stunning wallpaper and black matte accents
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Alicia Zupan DesignsAlicia Zupan Designs
Utility/Laundry/Craft Room - patterned tile floors, Peonie Wallpaper and Periwinkle trim - Custom cabinets with dry racks, dog food storage, desk area, laundry basket storage, hanging, broom/mop closet, bulk storage, and extra fridge. Island in middle for folding and sorting.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
The blue-grey kitchen cabinet color continues into the laundry and mudroom, tying these two functional spaces together. The floors in the kitchen and pantry area are wood, but In the mudroom, we changed up the floor to a black herringbone tile to hold up to moisture.
Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room
Middleville Mod Farm - Laundry Room
M.S. Design StudioM.S. Design Studio

Utility Room with a Side By Side Washer and Dryer and Wallpapered 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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