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Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Green Walls Ideas and Designs

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Fieldstone Addition & Renovation
Fieldstone Addition & Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jeff McNamara Photography
Walnut Hills
Walnut Hills
M. Carter DesignM. Carter Design
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
The Homeowner custom cut/finished a butcher block top (at the same thickness (1") of the granite counter-top), to be placed on the farm sink which increased the amount of available space to fold laundry, etc. Note: the faucet merely swings out of the way. 2nd note: a square butcher block of the proper desired length and width and thickness can be purchased online, and then finished (round the corners to proper radius of Farm Sink corners, finish with several coats of clear coat polyurethane), as the homeowner did. Photo taken by homeowner.
1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Large Laundry
Large Laundry
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Maryland Photography, Inc.
89 and Feelin' Fine!
89 and Feelin' Fine!
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
This built in laundry shares the space with the kitchen, and with custom pocket sliding doors, when not in use, appears only as a large pantry, ensuring a high class clean and clutter free aesthetic.
English Cottage
English Cottage
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Butler's Pantry between kitchen and dining room doubles as a Laundry room. Laundry machines are hidden behind doors. Leslie Schwartz Photography
Compact bath/laundry
Compact bath/laundry
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.
Rénovation d'une buanderie
Rénovation d'une buanderie
CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieurCréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Gail Owens, Photographer
Incline Village - 01
Incline Village - 01
MWA, Inc.MWA, Inc.
Photo: Vance Fox To the right of the entry is the mud, gear, and laundry room all mixed into one functional space. Personal touches were add to meet the family’s needs from the dog food tucked away in drawers under the window seat to a pull out drying rack over the area that was specifically designed to house the dog crate.
Compact bath/laundry
Compact bath/laundry
EA Custom MillworkEA Custom Millwork
This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.
The Martin Home
The Martin Home
Kirk MartinKirk Martin
Laundry Room with granite and cabinets
Rénovation d'une buanderie
Rénovation d'une buanderie
CréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieurCréAfter, archite décorateur d'intérieur
Bathroom Laundry Room
Bathroom Laundry Room
Brown Custom CarpentryBrown Custom Carpentry
This custom made slide out, is made to replace laundry baskets and discretely store dirty laundry. The Hard wood counter top, made from salvaged barn beams, clear coated for easy cleaning, provides a space to fold and organise clothes.
Laundry Room Remodel Providence,RI
Laundry Room Remodel Providence,RI
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Tepas mud room
Tepas mud room
Teodoro Brothers Custom WoodworkingTeodoro Brothers Custom Woodworking
New England Country Manor in Barrington, Illinois
New England Country Manor in Barrington, Illinois
Hellyer Custom BuildersHellyer Custom Builders
Portraits of Home
New Home - Mendham, NJ
New Home - Mendham, NJ
Fleming Construction Services, LLCFleming Construction Services, LLC
Craftsman in High Meadow Ranch
Craftsman in High Meadow Ranch
J.W. Neathery Custom Home CraftsmanJ.W. Neathery Custom Home Craftsman
Large Laundry Room that connects with Master Closet.

Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Green 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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