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Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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3 Barn Farm
3 Barn Farm
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedElizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited
Updated Multi Use Space
Updated Multi Use Space
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Showplace Home Product Gallery
Custom Kitchen Designs LLCCustom Kitchen Designs LLC
Reserves
Reserves
Kinley CabinetsKinley Cabinets
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Farmhouse Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel in Naperville, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Paula McDonald Design Build & InteriorsPaula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
A unique feature of this 1929 pre-war apartment is washer and vented dryer in the kitchen. While a welcome asset in such a compact old kitchen, we had to move the door entrance to accommodate a full sized unit. This required shrinking the cabinets directly across from it for adequate passage. We concealed the unit in the beautiful matching custom cabinetry so that it essentially disappears. In addition, we added the required electrical bridge for future upgrade from the service entrance to the breaker panel, which is hidden above the crown.
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 wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.
the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
Marc Rutenberg HomesMarc Rutenberg Homes
Marc Rutenberg Homes
Madison River Retreat
Madison River Retreat
Yellowstone Custom Country HomesYellowstone Custom Country Homes
Shepard Rd. Kitchen
Shepard Rd. Kitchen
Anne Marie Design Studio, LLCAnne Marie Design Studio, LLC
Ossie Lodge
Ossie Lodge
Baratto Brothers ConstructionBaratto Brothers Construction
Renovation | Philadelphia Suburbs
Renovation | Philadelphia Suburbs
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update
Plymouth Bathroom Transitional Modern Update
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography
Mackinac 2
Mackinac 2
Southern Oak Custom HomesSouthern Oak Custom Homes
Large laundry/utility room with lots of counter space for folding along with ample storage.
Jenny Rausch
Jenny Rausch
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Denash photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D This fabulous laundry room is a favorite. The distressed cabinetry with tumbled stone floor and custom piece of furniture sets it apart from any traditional laundry room. Bead board walls, granite countertop, beautiful blue gray washer dryer built in. The under counter laundry with folding area and dry sink are highly functional for any homeowner.
Total Home
Total Home
Braaten CabinetsBraaten Cabinets
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Transitional Home in London (1435)
Transitional Home in London (1435)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
Painted ‘Hampshire’ doors in Benjamin Moore BM CC 40 Cloud White --- Polished ‘Ivory Fantasy’ granite countertop ---

Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Slate Flooring 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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