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Georgian Dublin
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Hamilton Lodge
DMVF ArchitectsDMVF Architects
Bespoke Utility Room
Bespoke Utility Room
Mooney Furniture & DesignMooney Furniture & Design
stone grey utility room with concrete grey worktop. Washing machine and Dyrer tall units with storage above and pull out drawer below.
Jonathan Williams Contemporary Collection - Castleknock
Jonathan Williams Contemporary Collection - Castleknock
Jonathan Williams Luxury KitchensJonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens
Custom Collection- Shaker
Custom Collection- Shaker
The Panelling CentreThe Panelling Centre
Custom Collection - Finish 1: MTOS STD Shaker The Panelling Centre’s Custom Collection brings together the choice and colour options of a painted product, with the durability and budget of a foil door. Choose from 5 door styles and 25 colour finishes, so you can find the combination that’s perfect for you. Here we see the collection’s foil wrapped Shaker profile doors in a Dakar colour, combined with Fenix Worktops in Fenix Metal.
Extension and Remodeling in Churchtown
Extension and Remodeling in Churchtown
Patrycja Rogala Architect LtdPatrycja Rogala Architect Ltd
Heritage and Harmony
Heritage and Harmony
House Iconic Interior DesignHouse Iconic Interior Design
Hollywood Residence
Hollywood Residence
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Country Gate Lodge
Country Gate Lodge
Blue Robin Interiors Ltd.Blue Robin Interiors Ltd.
Duplex Apartment in Rathmines, Dublin
Duplex Apartment in Rathmines, Dublin
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Jonathan Williams Luxury Royal Collection Cavan
Jonathan Williams Luxury Royal Collection Cavan
Jonathan Williams Luxury KitchensJonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens
Stepped shaker handpainted kitchen - Foxrock
Stepped shaker handpainted kitchen - Foxrock
Savvy KitchensSavvy Kitchens
Dollingston
Dollingston
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Whole home revamp of 1960s cottage in Cabinteely
Neptune by Global VillageNeptune by Global Village
CHALFONT ROAD
CHALFONT ROAD
Claire Moran DesignsClaire Moran Designs
A full kitchen redesign in Norwood Junction, taking a kitchen that previously lacked enough storage to create a stylish and functional space that my clients want to cook and spend time in. The brief was to create a kitchen with dark tones and plenty of wood, and I designed this with black fenix and oak veneer doors, coupled with splashback and floor tiles for texture. Here the layout was dramatically changed, adding in floor to ceiling cabinetry, open shelving, a breakfast cupboard and opening up the window by removing the sink and dishwasher that were previously here. A great project to work on. - Kitchen design: Claire Moran Designs - Main contractor: MPRM Design & Build - Kitchen: Holte Studio on IKEA carcasses - Photograpy: Anna Yanovski
Threading Softly '22
Threading Softly '22
Creative Wood KitchensCreative Wood Kitchens
A full-house fitout delivered with passion and precision, this showpiece kitchen forms the heart of a wider bespoke commission spanning living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. Designed in collaboration with interior designer Celia Melvin, the result is an entire house tuned to the preference and styling of our clients. The large, one-wall and island kitchen is built in traditional inframe beaded-shaker cabinetry, painted with a soft light taupe for an airy, timeless feel. Aged brass cup handles, knobs, and exposed butt hinges add a touch of heritage detailing. Calacatta Gold quartz worktops finished with a traditional ogee edge harmonise with the surrounding tones and textures, and is warmly contrasted by a walnut breakfast bar. The central cooking zone is anchored by a striking French canopy hood and antique mirrored splashback, offering both visual drama and classic elegance. Surrounding this focal point, refrigeration, dry storage, hobs, and ovens are carefully positioned to support fluid, intuitive movement while preserving clean sightlines throughout. At the island’s centre, a traditional Belfast sink is flanked by integrated dishwasher and pull-out bins, streamlining daily use. Instead of hidden behind, the built-in wine cooler is proudly displayed along the front of the island beside the breakfast bar seating, a gentle gesture of hospitality. An impressive, white-washed natural wood TV unit was made for the living room, kitted with doors, drawers, open-shelving and added bespoke details on the front and cornicing. Another, larger TV unit was made for the house’s multifunction room. Painted in a sage green, it is packed with storage, and provides desk space to sit for study time or bursts of creativity. Opposite it, coats and boot storage were made in the same colour, featuring hooks, basket drawers, v-panelled backs and decorative wall lights. Floor to ceiling sliding wardrobes with matching headboards and desks are all bespoke and handcrafted by our team at our workshop, including the cabinetry for the walk-in wardrobes, offering increased storage, better organization, and a touch of luxury to the home. The vanity units for bathrooms are finished by a delicate distress-painting technique for an alluring finish. A traditional dual lever antique brass tap and small circular undermount ceramic sink from Caple, with stunning ogee edge again for the Calacatta Gold quartz. Even the laundry room was designed and produced by our team, with its own circular sink and Calacatta Gold quartz, and washing and dryer machine raised at eye level for our client’s convenience. We are very grateful to be a part of this stunning project, the result of which is a deeply cohesive home where every detail—functional or decorative—is intentionally crafted and seamlessly blended, with timeless character and modern comfort found in every room.
Ailesbury
Ailesbury
WoodaleWoodale

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning an utility room renovation or are building a designer utility room from scratch, Houzz has 239 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Jonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens and Blue Robin Interiors Ltd.. Look through utility room photos in different colours and styles and when you find an utility room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful utility room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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