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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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2017 Decorators' Show House
2017 Decorators' Show House
Cabinetry IdeasCabinetry Ideas
Designer; J.D. Dick, AKBD
JTL Home
JTL Home
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
Salle de lavage / Laundry rooom
Salle de lavage / Laundry rooom
Armoires Cuisines ActionArmoires Cuisines Action
SALLE DE LAVAGE : BIEN PENSÉE Salle de lavage (buanderie) en thermoplastique Collection : Les Thermoplastiques Modèle de portes : Venise Couleur des portes : Blanc Neige Satiné Comptoir : Stratifié
Mid Century Kitchen
Mid Century Kitchen
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Irvington Bathroom and Basement Remodel - Laundry Room Sink View
Irvington Bathroom and Basement Remodel - Laundry Room Sink View
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
The owners of this beautiful 1908 NE Portland home wanted to breathe new life into their unfinished basement and dysfunctional main-floor bathroom and mudroom. Our goal was to create comfortable and practical spaces, while staying true to the preferences of the homeowners and age of the home. The existing half bathroom and mudroom were situated in what was originally an enclosed back porch. The homeowners wanted to create a full bathroom on the main floor, along with a functional mudroom off the back entrance. Our team completely gutted the space, reframed the walls, leveled the flooring, and installed upgraded amenities, including a solid surface shower, custom cabinetry, blue tile and marmoleum flooring, and Marvin wood windows. In the basement, we created a laundry room, designated workshop and utility space, and a comfortable family area to shoot pool. The renovated spaces are now up-to-code with insulated and finished walls, heating & cooling, epoxy flooring, and refurbished windows. The newly remodeled spaces achieve the homeowner's desire for function, comfort, and to preserve the unique quality & character of their 1908 residence.
Bli Bli Beauty
Bli Bli Beauty
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
This pretty pink backsplash offers a pop of colour in this hardworking room. With plenty of storage, bench space and hanging space the weekly washing is no longer a chore.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
This timber laminate benchtop is gorgeous teamed with white cabinetry.
Custom-4336
Custom-4336
Manuel Builders, LLCManuel Builders, LLC
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Tucked between the Main House and the Guest Addition is the new Laundry Room. The travertine floor tile continues from the original Kitchen into the Laundry Room.
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
Total Solutions GroupTotal Solutions Group
James Wilson
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Happy color for a laundry room!
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Project Simpson | Laundry Update
Inhabitat InteriorsInhabitat Interiors
Revised laundry layout with added storage, allowance for side by side washer & dryer, ironing in laundry space with wall mounted ironing station.
A House for Hosting
A House for Hosting
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
This is the best way to have a front loading laundry machines. The extra deck really gives the height you need to make laundry enjoyable and this rustic luxury vinyl floor ensures that you will not be worrying about any spills that make occur.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
ImprovaImprova
Grey and White Laundry Room
Grey and White Laundry Room
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Lake home
Lake home
DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn LumberDC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber
Laundry / Mud room off back entry with folding & work space. Simple door style blends with the older homes charm & molding details
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Cranston Residence
Cranston Residence
Lush Interiors Inc.Lush Interiors Inc.
Laundry room with vintage prints.
Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder
Contemporary Collaboration - New Custom Home - Boulder
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Here the clients chose to add a pop of color with vibrant green laminate countertops. This laundry room features maple cabinets in pure white, front-loading washer and dryer, undermount stainless steel sink, and concrete flooring. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and a Side By Side 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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