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Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.
Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Coupe de theatre
Coupe de theatre
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary
Renew PropertiesRenew Properties
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room With Elongated Hexagon Mosaic Backsplash
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room With Elongated Hexagon Mosaic Backsplash
Mir Mosaic CollectionsMir Mosaic Collections
Modern farmhouse laundry room with marble mosaic tile backsplash.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.
The ultimate Laundry Room
The ultimate Laundry Room
Old Castle DesignOld Castle Design
Contemporary Laundry Room / Butlers Pantry that serves the need of Food Storage and also being a functional Laundry Room with Washer and Clothes Storage
ランドリー収納
ランドリー収納
無美家具製作所無美家具製作所
化粧台の正面には、壁面収納を配置。 洗濯物や必要な物を小分けしながら収納することが可能
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Fleurieu Esplanade Home
Fleurieu Esplanade Home
Anatoly Patrick ArchitectureAnatoly Patrick Architecture
Soft, minimal, white and timeless laundry renovation for a beach front home on the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia. Practical as well as beautiful, with drying rack, large square sink and overhead storage.
Coupe de theatre
Coupe de theatre
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
Laundry
Laundry
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
The ultimate Laundry Room
The ultimate Laundry Room
Old Castle DesignOld Castle Design
Contemporary Laundry Room / Butlers Pantry that serves the need of Food Storage and also being a functional Laundry Room with Washer and Clothes Storage
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
FARNHAM
FARNHAM
HAS StudioHAS Studio
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.
The Cardinal
The Cardinal
River City Custom HomesRiver City Custom Homes
足立区の家　K
足立区の家　K
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
足立区の家　K 収納と洗濯のしやすさにこだわった、テラスハウスです。 株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士建築士事務所 https://www.ogino-a.com/
洗う、干す、しまう全てが完結
洗う、干す、しまう全てが完結
吉田建設株式会社吉田建設株式会社
洗う、干す、しまうが全て完結。家事動線を考えつつ、空間にもこだわりました。 大きな収納棚はお子様の朝の身支度もここでできるので楽ちん。

Utility Room with an Integrated Washer and Dryer and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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