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Lush laundry
Lush laundry
moico inc.moico inc.
To solve the lack of storage, Ikea cabinets were cut down to a 10" depth. This allowed for a full-wall storage unit.
Laundry Room & Pantry
Laundry Room & Pantry
Harwood KitchensHarwood Kitchens
Updated Laundry & Pantry room. This customer needed extra storage for her laundry room as well as pantry storage as it is just off of the kitchen. Storage for small appliances was a priority as well as a design to maximize the space without cluttering the room. A new sink cabinet, upper cabinets, and a broom pantry were added on one wall. A small bench was added to set laundry bins while folding or loading the washing machines. This allows for easier access and less bending down to the floor for a couple in their retirement years. Tall pantry units with rollout shelves were installed. Another base cabinet with drawers and an upper cabinet for crafting items as included. Better storage inside the closet was added with rollouts for better access for the lower items. The space is much better utilized and offers more storage and better organization.
Brick by Brick
Brick by Brick
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Heath Soft Contemporary New Build
Heath Soft Contemporary New Build
BGI DesignBGI Design
Clovelly - Serene
Clovelly - Serene
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Hampton Low Set
Hampton Low Set
Hezzelic HomesHezzelic Homes
Lush laundry
Lush laundry
moico inc.moico inc.
Across from the washer/dryer/main counter, a cubby was created for off-loading, storing folded clothes, etc.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was updated with Medallion Gold Full Overlay cabinets in Park Place Raised Panel with Maple Chai Latte Classic paint. The countertop is Iced White quartz with a roundover edge and a new Lenova stainless steel laundry tub and Elkay Pursuit faucet in lustrous steel. The backsplash is Mythology Aura ceramic tile.
Glencoe Glam
Glencoe Glam
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
This new construction home tells a story through it’s clean lines and alluring details. Our clients, a young family moving from the city, wanted to create a timeless home for years to come. Working closely with the builder and our team, their dream home came to life. Key elements include the large island, black accents, tile design and eye-catching fixtures throughout. This project will always be one of our favorites.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
JL Philbrook Designs - Closet FactoryJL Philbrook Designs - Closet Factory
Omega Cabinets in Refreshed Laundry Room
Omega Cabinets in Refreshed Laundry Room
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
Semi-custom, Omega shaker-style cabinets in a Rain finish give off a modern look as well as keep clutter at bay
Rénovation d'une buanderie
Rénovation d'une buanderie
CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieurCréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur
Laundry Room & Pantry
Laundry Room & Pantry
Harwood KitchensHarwood Kitchens
Updated Laundry & Pantry room. This customer needed extra storage for her laundry room as well as pantry storage as it is just off of the kitchen. Storage for small appliances was a priority as well as a design to maximize the space without cluttering the room. A new sink cabinet, upper cabinets, and a broom pantry were added on one wall. A small bench was added to set laundry bins while folding or loading the washing machines. This allows for easier access and less bending down to the floor for a couple in their retirement years. Tall pantry units with rollout shelves were installed. Another base cabinet with drawers and an upper cabinet for crafting items as included. Better storage inside the closet was added with rollouts for better access for the lower items. The space is much better utilized and offers more storage and better organization.
Clovelly - Serene
Clovelly - Serene
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
South Beach Riverfront
South Beach Riverfront
Olde World CabinetryOlde World Cabinetry
Harrison House - Laundry Room
Harrison House - Laundry Room
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
A laundry room is incomplete without a sink - and an undercounter appliance. Dark cabinetry contrasts the brightness of the other rooms in the house. The dark navy cabinetry and painted beadboard anchors this wall as the task wall. A brass finish is the perfect way to balance out the heaviness of the cabinetry and black granite countertop. Antique brick flooring creates a rustic look that blends the exterior with the interior.
Ocean Bank
Ocean Bank
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Ocean Bank is a contemporary style oceanfront home located in Chemainus, BC. We broke ground on this home in March 2021. Situated on a sloped lot, Ocean Bank includes 3,086 sq.ft. of finished space over two floors. The main floor features 11′ ceilings throughout. However, the ceiling vaults to 16′ in the Great Room. Large doors and windows take in the amazing ocean view. The Kitchen in this custom home is truly a beautiful work of art. The 10′ island is topped with beautiful marble from Vancouver Island. A panel fridge and matching freezer, a large butler’s pantry, and Wolf range are other desirable features of this Kitchen. Also on the main floor, the double-sided gas fireplace that separates the Living and Dining Rooms is lined with gorgeous tile slabs. The glass and steel stairwell railings were custom made on site.
Laundry with a coastal feel
Laundry with a coastal feel
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
This bright and crisp Laundry space has been renovated to maximise space and to ensure a functional laundry space for a busy family. The blue/green mosaic splashback brighten and provide a coolness to the white cabinetry. Features large bench space with storage and under bench appliances.
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Merrijig Laundry Renovation
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Country style laundry renovation in Merrijig. Featuring white satin shaker style cabinetry and laminate benchtops.
Geneva Lake Renovation
Geneva Lake Renovation
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI, renovation with addition

Utility Room with Blue Splashback and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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