Utility Room Design
The hardest-working room in the house
A utility room earns its space twice over when it's planned properly. We plan them properly.
The practical twin of the kitchen
A good utility room takes the laundry, the dog, the recycling, the ironing board and the overflow from the kitchen — and still looks like it belongs. We design utility rooms as the practical twin of the kitchen: same cabinetry, same finishes, same manufacturing partners, built to handle the rougher jobs.
Whether you've got a dedicated room, a walk-through from kitchen to garden, or a cupboard-under-the-stairs to convert, we'll draw up something that works for the way your household actually runs.
Appliance integration without the compromises
Washer, dryer, sink, second dishwasher, freezer, boiler cupboard — we plan around noise, vibration, ventilation and plumbing so you can shut the door and still hear yourself think in the kitchen.
Storage that earns its keep
Tall broom cupboards, pull-out laundry baskets, drying rails, recycling drawers, a proper Belfast sink for the dog or muddy boots. Everything has a place.
Built for hard use
Worktops that survive bleach and boot polish. Cabinet finishes that wipe clean. Soft-close everywhere, because a utility door gets slammed ten times a day.
What we design
Full utility rooms, boot-room / utility combinations, laundry cupboards, under-stairs utilities, appliance housings, walk-in pantries that double as overflow kitchen storage. Matched to your existing kitchen finishes or designed fresh.
Frequently asked questions — utility rooms
- Can you match my existing kitchen?
- If we installed the kitchen, yes — same cabinetry, same finish, same handles. If someone else installed it, we can usually get close enough that the two rooms read as related rather than identical.
- Do I need plumbing and electrical work?
- Most utility projects need both. We coordinate with approved trades we work with regularly so you're not managing three different contractors.
- How much space do I really need?
- Two metres of worktop plus an undercounter washer/dryer is a workable minimum. Five metres gets you a proper room with broom cupboards and a sink.
- Can you fit one into an awkward existing space?
- Yes — understairs, garage conversions, old pantries and walk-throughs are common briefs. Bespoke is almost always the answer when the room isn't a standard shape.
- What's a realistic budget?
- Utility rooms typically fall between £5,000 and £18,000 depending on size, appliance count and finish. We'll quote fixed after the design consultation.
What our customers say
“Richard and Michael made the entire process from start to finish not only stress-free but genuinely enjoyable. Their experience and expertise helped transform our kitchen from a blank canvas into a beautiful, warm space that we absolutely love.”
“Amazing designers and such a great quality kitchen. Couldn’t be happier. The team are more than happy to help with anything that arises along the way. Fitter James was fantastic. Couldn’t recommend garrett kitchens enough.”
“I chose Garrett’s for my own Kitchen for more of a bespoke finish. Both Mike and Becky’s knowledge is second to none, and if they didn’t know something they would find out and get straight back to me. Everything arrived when promised well protected.”
Give the laundry somewhere to live
Send us a few photos of the room and rough measurements, and we'll come back with a sketch and a ballpark figure before you commit to anything.
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