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Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC
Traditional Coastal Pantry, Laundry & Office Design Chocowinity, NC
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
Mistie Liles of Reico Kitchen and Bath in Raleigh, NC collaborated with Frank McLawhorn to design a coastal inspired pantry, laundry and office featuring a combination of Merillat Classic and Merillat Basics cabinetry. The designs for the laundry, pantry and office blend the Merillat Classic Marlin door style in a Cotton finish with the Merillat Basics Collins Birch door style in Cotton. The countertops in the laundry and pantry area are solid wood Maple Butcher Block. Photos courtesy of ShowSpaces Photography.
Shaker Laundry Room | Cabinet Design & Install | Driggs, ID
Shaker Laundry Room | Cabinet Design & Install | Driggs, ID
Clayton Thompson DesignClayton Thompson Design
Classic utility room in Other.
Georgian Rectory Project
Georgian Rectory Project
CaisleyCaisley
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in Hertfordshire.
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星月夜の家
星月夜の家
北村建築工房北村建築工房
Photo of a galley separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
407 Hunter
407 Hunter
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Charlotte.
Buanderie terracotta
Buanderie terracotta
L&N DécoL&N Déco
Photo of an utility room in Other.
Inframe Utility Room Design
Inframe Utility Room Design
Kirsten Smith The Kitchen DesignerKirsten Smith The Kitchen Designer
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Other.
Dunois
Dunois
ATMOSPHÈRES DESIGN STUDIOATMOSPHÈRES DESIGN STUDIO
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Paris.
Guy Moquet
Guy Moquet
Murs et MerveillesMurs et Merveilles
Photo of a traditional utility room in Paris.
Family Hub
Family Hub
Studio JKLStudio JKL
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in London.
The Collingham Project
The Collingham Project
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
This is an example of a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood flooring and multicoloured worktops.
Mountain Majesty
Mountain Majesty
PureHaven HomesPureHaven Homes
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Salt Lake City.
Project 111. Ennerdale Road, Kew Gardens
Project 111. Ennerdale Road, Kew Gardens
studio.skeystudio.skey
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in London.
Реализация квартиры в стиле современная классика для семейной пары с ребенком
Реализация квартиры в стиле современная классика для семейной пары с ребенком
Студия дизайна и ремонта «Ярус»Студия дизайна и ремонта «Ярус»
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other.
Townhouse Full Renovation
Townhouse Full Renovation
All Trade Construction Group Inc.All Trade Construction Group Inc.
Townhouse Full Renovation
Inspiration for a modern laundry cupboard in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sagaponack Beach House
Sagaponack Beach House
ChangoChango
This is an example of a nautical utility room in New York.
Pull-out Laundry Hamper
Pull-out Laundry Hamper
Interior Design By JoInterior Design By Jo
The client wanted a space that was inviting and functional as the existing laundry was cramped and did not work. The existing external door was changed to a window allowing space for under bench pull out laundry baskets, condensor drier and washing machine and a large ceramic laundry sink. Cabinetry on the left wall included a tall cupboard for the ironing board, broom and mop, open shelving for easy access to baskets and pool towels, lower cupboards for storage of cleaning products, extra towels and pet food, with high above cabinetry at the same height as those above the work bench. The cabinetry had a 2pak finish in the vivid green with a combination of finger pull and push open for doors and laundry basket drawer. The Amazonia Italian splashback tile was selected to complement the cabinetry, external garden and was used on the wood fired pizza oven, giving the wow factor the client was after.
Transistional Primary Suite (bed, bath, closet) + Hall Bath + Laundry Parkville
Transistional Primary Suite (bed, bath, closet) + Hall Bath + Laundry Parkville
KCBR Design | RemodelKCBR Design | Remodel
This remodel project consisted of the primary (master) bathroom, bedroom, closet, hall bathroom, and laundry room. In the primary bathroom, we removed the walk-in shower, which felt cave-like, to add much-needed closet space. The unused jetted bath was then replaced with a zero-entry spa shower. Honed Grecian marble covers the floors and shower for a casually elevated sanctuary. In addition, the quiet texture of the shiplap balances the shower. To finish, a tranquil color pallet was chosen to sweep throughout the space, accented with matte black fixtures.
Traditional blue shaker utility
Traditional blue shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.

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.
Tablarauszug und Schubladen
Tablarauszug und Schubladen
KK Design Studio & ManufakturKK Design Studio & Manufaktur
Premium Waschküche in Steingrau mit viel Stauraum, Maßanfertigung, Ecklösungen, Kleiner Küchenzeile, Schrank für Trockner und Waschmaschine
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Cologne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
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