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Utility Room with Granite Worktops and White Walls Ideas and Designs

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Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
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Palm Springs Firebird
Palm Springs Firebird
Bauer Clifton InteriorsBauer Clifton Interiors
Custom Home 2
Custom Home 2
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Springvale at Throsby
Springvale at Throsby
McDonald Jones HomesMcDonald Jones Homes
Clean lines and white cabinetry make the Laundry room feel brighter and large. Matching benchtop to the Kitchen Island offers consistency.
129th Ave
129th Ave
Abstract Homes and Renovations IncAbstract Homes and Renovations Inc
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Stewart LightingStewart Lighting
Custom Home 2
Custom Home 2
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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Kingsley + Ginnodo ArchitectsKingsley + Ginnodo Architects
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Coastal Farmhouse
Coastal Farmhouse
Inhabit InteriorsInhabit Interiors
Farmhouse Style Laundry Room with Honed Granite Folding Counter, Farmhouse Style Sink, and Grey Subway Tile Backsplash,.
Super White kitchen
Super White kitchen
Glenn Gingrich Design | Build | RemodelGlenn Gingrich Design | Build | Remodel
Jordan Bush Photography
Oceanfront Remodel
Oceanfront Remodel
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Master Bedroom Laundry Room
Marble Laundry room with built in front loading machines
Marble Laundry room with built in front loading machines
David Bauer, Cornerstone Builders of SW FlDavid Bauer, Cornerstone Builders of SW Fl
This laundry room project took a simple average laundry room and turned it into a high end traditional laundry room with built-in machines. The walls have gray marble laid in a subway pattern. The laundry machines are topped with galaxy granite, allowing for a spacious place to fold clothes. To the right of the laundry machines is an under mount stainless steel deep laundry tub for soaking. To the left of the laundry machines. The client opted for a beer bar displaying their beer stein collection over a built-in wine refrigerator housing exotic beers. The end result of this project is a multi functional space. This project was designed by David Bauer and built by Cornerstone Builders of Southwest Florida
The Woodlands- Hinsdale
The Woodlands- Hinsdale
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
This stunning home is a combination of the best of traditional styling with clean and modern design, creating a look that will be as fresh tomorrow as it is today. Traditional white painted cabinetry in the kitchen, combined with the slab backsplash, a simpler door style and crown moldings with straight lines add a sleek, non-fussy style. An architectural hood with polished brass accents and stainless steel appliances dress up this painted kitchen for upscale, contemporary appeal. The kitchen islands offers a notable color contrast with their rich, dark, gray finish. The stunning bar area is the entertaining hub of the home. The second bar allows the homeowners an area for their guests to hang out and keeps them out of the main work zone. The family room used to be shut off from the kitchen. Opening up the wall between the two rooms allows for the function of modern living. The room was full of built ins that were removed to give the clean esthetic the homeowners wanted. It was a joy to redesign the fireplace to give it the contemporary feel they longed for. Their used to be a large angled wall in the kitchen (the wall the double oven and refrigerator are on) by straightening that out, the homeowners gained better function in the kitchen as well as allowing for the first floor laundry to now double as a much needed mudroom room as well.
Lake Murray Laundry
Lake Murray Laundry
Lashane Construction and Design, LLCLashane Construction and Design, LLC
Tranquility at Entrada
Tranquility at Entrada
C Blake Homes Inc.C Blake Homes Inc.
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Room Remodel in Dublin, OH
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Room Remodel in Dublin, OH
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
Westbourne Laundry
Westbourne Laundry
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
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Wood - Alpine
Wood - Alpine
UserUser
Simple Luxury Photography
Remodel: New Laundry Room
Remodel: New Laundry Room
KNR Design StudioKNR Design Studio
Locust Creek
Locust Creek
Leslie Cotter InteriorsLeslie Cotter Interiors

Utility Room with Granite Worktops and White Walls 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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