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Utility Room with Purple Walls and Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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The Grosmont
Stephen GraverStephen Graver
Our client came across Stephen Graver Ltd through a magazine advert and decided to visit the studio in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire. They have lived in the same house for 20 years where their existing oven had finally given up. They wanted a new range cooker so they decided to take the opportunity to rearrange and update the kitchen and utility room. Stephen visited and gave some concept ideas that would include the range cooker they had always wanted, change the orientation of the utility room and ultimately make it more functional. Being a small area it was important that the kitchen could be “clever” when it came to storage, and we needed to house a small TV. With the our approach of “we can do anything” we cleverly built the TV into a bespoke end panel. In addition we also installed a new tiled floor, new LED lighting and power sockets. Both rooms were re-plastered, decorated and prepared for the new kitchen on a timescale of six weeks, and most importantly on budget, which led to two very satisfied customers.
Central Oregon Remodel
Central Oregon Remodel
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
Kuda Photography
Girard Avenue Laundry
Girard Avenue Laundry
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2014 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
2014 Spring Parade of Homes Winner
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Laundry Sink
Laundry Sink
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Decoración de piso pequeño en Bilbao
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Fort Worth Georgian
Fort Worth Georgian
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Princeton Basement & Laundry Room
Princeton Basement & Laundry Room
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
http://www.newoutlooks.com/portfolio/botwood-laundry-basement/
Whitton Remodel
Whitton Remodel
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David Aldrich Designs Photography
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Utility Room. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Coastal Ranch
Coastal Ranch
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Reservoir Hill Renovation
Reservoir Hill Renovation
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
Powder room & Laundry room
Powder room & Laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
A small dated powder room gets re-invented! Our client was looking to update her powder room/laundry room, we designed and installed wood paneling to match the style of the house. Our client selected this fabulous wallpaper and choose a vibrant green for the wall paneling and all the trims, the white ceramic sink and toilet look fresh and clean. A long and narrow medicine cabinet with 2 white globe sconces completes the look, on the opposite side of the room the washer and drier are tucked in under a wood counter also painted green.
Wallpaper Detail
Wallpaper Detail
Happy House Interiors, llc.Happy House Interiors, llc.
Osbourne & Little "Derwent" wallpaper celebrates the homeowners love of her pet koi fish.
Orinda Country Club
Orinda Country Club
Blueline Custom BuildersBlueline Custom Builders

Utility Room with Purple Walls and Multi-coloured 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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