Let’s Get Inspired – Utility Room Ideas

It’s the hardest working room in your home: The Utility Room! Whether your just adding a few updates, building a new home or planning extensive renovations to repair damages from last week’s subzero temperatures; the utility room is arguably one of the most practical and most used spaces in your home.

Utility rooms have transformed from spaces that used to always be somewhat separate from the rest of a home. Doors remained closed, and were often sterile in design. That mindset has changed over the years, where your laundry spaces have become a warm extensions of your home, often serving multiple purposes. To give you inspiration, let’s take a look at a list of some of those extra purposes we see many homebuyers wishing for in their spaces:

Style

At the top of the list, is real stylish components, where you can leave the door open in 2021. The idea goal of the laundry room is to make the kitchen jealous! Much attention is being given to selecting tile and paint finishes that offer style and functionality. Upgraded light fixtures, decorative tile, paint finishes, and drawer pulls can take this space to the next level.

Sinks

There are tons of uses and advantages to adding a sink into your utility room. Whether its soaking delicates for hand washing, watering house plants, or soaking pots – having a sink will be a real game changer.

Storage

Think lots of shelves and cabinets, adding additional functionality to your utility space.

Work Spaces

In many of the new construction homes, we’re seeing the addition of planning centers and desks. Serving as a second office, the utility room can be a great space for launching your family into their week of activities with organization. This second workspace can also keep formal study separate for those working from home, and all the personal materials you might find that stay in your office setting, off virtual work meetings. This need to keep our work and home lives separate can be a challenge, but having the second planning area makes it a breeze.

Pet Wash Station

During the early pandemic, many of us that utilized pet groomers or walk-in dog washes became frustrated in keeping our four legged friends at their best. Having a pet wash area in your utility room would have been a real lifesaver for sure! Consider the size of your pet and any future pets your family might add, when creating the space. Like your own shower, keep convenience in mind when choosing tiles and fixtures. Safety should also be a consideration by adding rubberized mats or non-slick tiles in your choices.

Oh Yeah! It’s still the laundry

Now that you’re designing this incredible addition to your home, don’t overlook the conveniences of folding spaces, ironing boards and drying racks. Many of your cabinets are cleverly designed where these features are easily hidden until they’re needed.

The sky is the limit when thinking of how to make your utility room a perfect fit for your family’s needs. As another resource for planning ideas, take a look at Seay Realty Group’s Houzz Idea Book samples. We’ve compiled a “look book” of different design tastes, where Houzz submitters show the versatility and style you can incorporate in your own dream space.

As always, if you’re considering making a move, give Seay Realty Group a call today for a free consultation. 214.636.8485