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Utility Room with Concrete Worktops and Glass Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Sand Section, Manhattan Beach CA
Sand Section, Manhattan Beach CA
Eden LA Furniture and InteriorsEden LA Furniture and Interiors
When one thing leads to another...and another...and another... This fun family of 5 humans and one pup enlisted us to do a simple living room/dining room upgrade. Those led to updating the kitchen with some simple upgrades. (Thanks to Superior Tile and Stone) And that led to a total primary suite gut and renovation (Thanks to Verity Kitchens and Baths). When we were done, they sold their now perfect home and upgraded to the Beach Modern one a few galleries back. They might win the award for best Before/After pics in both projects! We love working with them and are happy to call them our friends. Design by Eden LA Interiors Photo by Kim Pritchard Photography
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.
Gill Beach House
Gill Beach House
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Elegant yet simple and functional laundry space featuring large concrete trough complemented by unique tapware and stunning feature tiled splashback
Painted Brick Transitional
Painted Brick Transitional
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
East Creek - Menlo Park
East Creek - Menlo Park
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
www.photosbycherie.com
Farmhouse Chic
Farmhouse Chic
Janel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly CompanyJanel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly Company
Aaron Ziltener
Loft Pétillant
Loft Pétillant
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Thierry Stefanopoulos
Newport Beach - Ocean Front
Newport Beach - Ocean Front
Legacy CDM Inc.Legacy CDM Inc.
Mountain Village1
Mountain Village1
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Roland's Joinery Ltd.Roland's Joinery Ltd.
Shutterbug Shots Janice Gilbert
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Villa DecorVilla Decor
Ashley Avila
Julia Ave
Julia Ave
Good Bones Design BuildGood Bones Design Build
Laundry Room
Tailored Living Custom Solutions
Tailored Living Custom Solutions
Tailored Living of Atlanta MetroTailored Living of Atlanta Metro
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
basement bar - Douglas Hills
basement bar - Douglas Hills
Designer Builders Inc.Designer Builders Inc.
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Photography
Irvin Simmons 2
Irvin Simmons 2
Nixon Custom HomesNixon Custom Homes
SO SCHÖN IST WOHNEN VOR DEN TOREN MÜNCHENS
SO SCHÖN IST WOHNEN VOR DEN TOREN MÜNCHENS
VOIT SCHREINEREI + PLANUNG GmbHVOIT SCHREINEREI + PLANUNG GmbH
Die sich auf zwei Etagen verlaufende Stadtwohnung wurde mit einem Mobiliar ausgestattet welches durch die ganze Wohnung zieht. Das eigentlich einzige Möbel setzt sich aus Garderobe / Hauswirtschaftsraum / Küche & Büro zusammen. Die Abwicklung geht durch den ganzen Wohnraum. Fotograf: Bodo Mertoglu
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
NORTH PERTH HOUSE
POST- architecturePOST- architecture
POST- architecture

Utility Room with Concrete Worktops and Glass Worktops 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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