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Utility Room with Brick Flooring and a Stacked Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Winden Estate
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
Craftsman Revived
Craftsman Revived
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Photography by Tre Dunham
Collingwood Chalet
Collingwood Chalet
Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine CabinetryBloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.
Vintage laundry room
Vintage laundry room
Joie De Vie InteriorsJoie De Vie Interiors
French Country Expansion in Boerne
French Country Expansion in Boerne
Virtuoso BuildersVirtuoso Builders
Every remodel comes with its new challenges and solutions. Our client built this home over 40 years ago and every inch of the home has some sentimental value. They had outgrown the original kitchen. It was too small, lacked counter space and storage, and desperately needed an updated look. The homeowners wanted to open up and enlarge the kitchen and let the light in to create a brighter and bigger space. Consider it done! We put in an expansive 14 ft. multifunctional island with a dining nook. We added on a large, walk-in pantry space that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. All appliances are new, built-in, and some cladded to match the custom glazed cabinetry. We even installed an automated attic door in the new Utility Room that operates with a remote. New windows were installed in the addition to let the natural light in and provide views to their gorgeous property.
Lake Highlands Fixer Upper
Lake Highlands Fixer Upper
Stringer Construction & DesignStringer Construction & Design
Photo Credit Sarah Greenman
East Atlantic Beach, NY, 11570
East Atlantic Beach, NY, 11570
Regal Homes Long IslandRegal Homes Long Island
Photos: Richard Law Digital
Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Laundry Cabinets
Laundry Cabinets
Custom Construction Imports, IncCustom Construction Imports, Inc
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
Maple Valley Custom Home
Maple Valley Custom Home
Concept Builders, Inc.Concept Builders, Inc.
Custom Designed Home by Concept Builders, Inc.
Silverleaf Home 18
Silverleaf Home 18
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Brian Dunham Photography brdunham.com
Portfolio Photos
Portfolio Photos
Salisbury ArtisansSalisbury Artisans
farmhouse laundry; design by Amanda Jones New England Home Magazine's February 2018 issue features this pergola as part of the historic renovation of a 1776 home and mill by a waterfall.
MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN
MODERN CONVIENCE IN A HISTORIC KITCHEN
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
This is an extermely efficient laundry room with built in dog crates that leads to a dog bath
Mariposa
Mariposa
Sierra Pacific WindowsSierra Pacific Windows
Vintage Colonial Laundry Room in New England
Vintage Colonial Laundry Room in New England
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
We Feng Shui'ed and designed this adorable vintage laundry room in a 1930s Colonial in Winchester, MA. The shiplap, vintage laundry sink and brick floor feel "New Englandy", but in a fresh way.
Phoenixville, PA : Bright and Airy Hidden Laundry Rm./Mudroom
Phoenixville, PA : Bright and Airy Hidden Laundry Rm./Mudroom
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
A Light and airy space that works as a mudroom and "hidden" Laundry room that offers plenty of storage. Hidden stacked washer and dryer work beautifully within this charming space. Black bronze/black hardware ties in with the transitional colonial feel of the home. Baskets for hats and gloves/gardening items stored below while also providing a deep pullout drawer for shoes and boots. A great space for sitting with coat alcove beside it. Photos by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Enguita ConstructionEnguita Construction
Collingwood Chalet
Collingwood Chalet
Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine CabinetryBloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry

Utility Room with Brick Flooring and a Stacked 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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