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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
Laundry & Craft Room
Laundry & Craft Room
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Furnishings & Photo Styling | Detail Design + Build, Builder | Charlie & Co. Design, Architect | Corey Gaffer, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Aquaris Display Home
Aquaris Display Home
McCarthy Homes QLDMcCarthy Homes QLD
Steve Ryan
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Midland South Luxury Townhome: Laundry Room
Everything HomeEverything Home
Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. This spacious walk-in closet is meticulously designed to offer ample storage without compromising on style. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/
Back in Black
Back in Black
23bassi | Studio di architettura23bassi | Studio di architettura
dettaglio della zona lavatrice asciugatrice, contatori e comandi remoti degli impianti, a sinistra dettaglio del porta biancheria. Particolare della lavanderia con letto a scomparsa per la servitù. Un letto che scompare all'occorrenza che può essere utilizzato anche per gli ospiti il sistema integrato a ribalta permette di avere il letto completamente nascosto e non visible foto marco Curatolo foto marco Curatolo
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.
Classic Appeal
Classic Appeal
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
The Varese
The Varese
Comerio HomesComerio Homes
The Varese Plan by Comerio Corporation 4 Bedroom, 3 bath Story 1/2 Plan. This floor plan boasts around 2600 sqft on the main and 2nd floor level. This plan has the option of a 1800 sqft basement finish with 2 additional bedrooms, Hollywood bathroom, 10' bar and spacious living room
Farm House Fresh Show Home for Hopewell Residential
Farm House Fresh Show Home for Hopewell Residential
Wise Home + DesignWise Home + Design
Hopewell Residential
Кладовая
Кладовая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Greek Revival Restoration
Greek Revival Restoration
GULICK & Co.GULICK & Co.
Hawthorne 2018 MBA Parade of Homes Model - 1st floor Laundry
Hawthorne 2018 MBA Parade of Homes Model - 1st floor Laundry
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Detour Marketing, LLC
Casa F+M
Casa F+M
manuarino architettura design comunicazione.manuarino architettura design comunicazione.
Lavanderia a scomparsa
Pine Street
Pine Street
Regal Homes Long IslandRegal Homes Long Island
Photos: Richard Law Digital
Longstreet
Longstreet
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Family oriented farmhouse with board and batten siding, shaker style cabinetry, brick accents, and hardwood floors. Separate entrance from garage leading to a functional, one-bedroom in-law suite.
Industrial Chic
Industrial Chic
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
We basically squeezed this into a closet, but wow does it deliver! The roll out shelf can expand for folding and ironing and push back in when it's not needed. The wood shelves offer great linen storage and the exposed brick is a great reminder of all the hard work that has been done in this home! Joe Kwon
Marietta Modern Farmhouse
Marietta Modern Farmhouse
Alan Clark Architects, LLCAlan Clark Architects, LLC
Jeff Herr Photography
Hauswirtschaftsraum
Hauswirtschaftsraum
CB Küchendesign GmbHCB Küchendesign GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum - Waschmaschine und Trockner stehen erhöht auf einem Podest. Darunter integriert Wäschekörbe und eine ausziehbare Ablage www.amw-photography.de
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Grey 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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