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Yellow L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Peter Zimmerman Architects- Premier National Architect. Tom Crane Photography
Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Sunny storage for a luxe laundry room and bath.
Sunny storage for a luxe laundry room and bath.
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Bright, open and beautiful! By removing the closet doors and adding recessed cans the tired dark space is now sunny and gorgeous. Open shelves allow for display space: linens and laundry necessities are close at hand. Delicious Kitchens and Interiors, LLC
Laundryroom
Laundryroom
Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.
Philip Rudick, Architect, Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc. Austin, Texas. Custom remodel implementing clean improved eclectic design. White painted factory finished CrystaLcabinets. Existing laundry in older home was redesigned and dressed upto function multi function space combining laundry with wine bar. Granite countertops, illuminated glass paneled display cabinets, stem glass holder included.
Lake Wissota/Chippewa River - 2018
Lake Wissota/Chippewa River - 2018
Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.
Traditional (with a twist) Laundry Room.
Traditional (with a twist) Laundry Room.
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! This bright and cheerful laundry room will make doing laundry enjoyable. The frog wallpaper gives a funky cool vibe! Robert Naik Photography.
2013 Prism Award Finalist - North Creek Residence
2013 Prism Award Finalist - North Creek Residence
Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCPriester's Custom Contracting, LLC
Photo by Holger Obenaus
Mediterranean Modern
Mediterranean Modern
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Rolling laundry hampers help the family keep their whites and darks separated. Striped Marmolium flooring adds a fun effect! Debbie Schwab Photography
Strathearn
Strathearn
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
http://www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com Designed by http://www.alibuddinteriors.com
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Cedar-shake siding, shutters and a number of back patios complement this home’s classically symmetrical design. A large foyer leads into a spacious central living room that divides the plan into public and private spaces, including a larger master suite and walk-in closet to the left and a dining area and kitchen with a charming built-in booth to the right. The upper level includes two large bedrooms, a bunk room, a study/loft area and comfortable guest quarters.
From Boring to Bright and Colorful
From Boring to Bright and Colorful
UserUser
Who Says Your Laundry Room Has To Be Boring? It can be bright and full of color. This project reflects our client's fun personality and love of color and light. Photographer: Bob Fortner
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Custom Home on Whiting Rd
Custom Home on Whiting Rd
Gerber HomesGerber Homes
The mudroom is conveniently located next to the laundry room.
Entertaining Basement
Entertaining Basement
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Broward Custom Kitchens
Lane Cove Apartment - SmartSpace Interiors design
Lane Cove Apartment - SmartSpace Interiors design
Anoushka Allum DesignAnoushka Allum Design
Any Jean Harding
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Kohler Sudbury sink, American Standard 'Heritage' taps, Portuguese tile panel, BM 'Pear green walls
North Perth
North Perth
INNOVA BUILDERSINNOVA BUILDERS
Snow Valley Model Home
Snow Valley Model Home
Madison TaylorMadison Taylor
Nat Caron Photography

Yellow L-shaped Utility Room 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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