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Brown U-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Dixie Canyon
Dixie Canyon
Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with an utility sink, marble worktops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Before the remodel!
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and beige walls.
Serrano Andalusian Laundry
Serrano Andalusian Laundry
Delehant DesignDelehant Design
This home's custom design details extend to the laundry room: the washer and dryer are mounted at standing height, with plenty of custom cabinetry for storage, a quartz countertop for folding and an undermount sink to make cleaning up a breeze.
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
The large picture window in this laundry room floods the space with natural light, highlighting the beautiful granite counter tops. Built-in raised appliances and a moveable island aid in doing laundry. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
3 Bäder und Außensauna in Zweifamilienhaus
Fuchs GmbHFuchs GmbH
Hauswirtschaftsraum mit Gäste Bad Charakter mit integrierter Dusch, WC und vielen Stauraummöglichkeiten. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind integriert.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and an integrated washer and dryer.
Transitional Modern
Transitional Modern
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Sandy
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Custom Laundry Room - Eatonton, Georgia
Custom Laundry Room - Eatonton, Georgia
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
This spacious custom built laundry room in Eatonton, Georgia was completed in our mocha finish. Raised panel doors and a woodgrain melamine give this laundry a craftsman touch. With plenty of storage, counter space, shelving and hanging space this laundry room is a dream space come true. Tucked away is a fold down iron board and a pullout trash can. The client provided the counter top to complete the look.
Beautiful New Kitchen and Laundry
Beautiful New Kitchen and Laundry
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
This total kitchen remodel for this lovely home in Great Falls, Virginia, was a much-needed upgrade for the prior aging kitchen and laundry. We started by removing the pantry, counter peninsula, cooktop area, and railing between kitchen and family room. New built-in pantry, an enlarged kitchen island and appliances were installed adjusting for location and size. The new kitchen is complete with all new wood cabinetry along with self-closing drawers and doors, quartzite countertop, and lit up with LED lighting. Pendant lights shine over the new enlarged kitchen island. A bar area was added near the dining room to match the redesign and theme of the new kitchen and dining room. The prior railing was removed to further expand the available area and improve traffic between kitchen and dining areas. The mudroom was also redone to customer specifications.
Parade Home 2013
Parade Home 2013
Valiant DesignValiant Design
2013 Award Winner
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Steel Heights
Steel Heights
Martineau HomesMartineau Homes
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Designer Window Treatments Complete Custom New Construction Build
Designer Window Treatments Complete Custom New Construction Build
Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.
Custom-Crafted Solid Wood Plantation Shutters from Acadia Shutters | Stain: Dark Walnut
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Horseshoe Bay Residence
Horseshoe Bay Residence
Interior Selections AustinInterior Selections Austin
Twist Tours
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, granite worktops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Garden Lane
Garden Lane
Elizabeth Graham DesignElizabeth Graham Design
Design ideas for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with a built-in sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room and Mudroom Cabinetry in Hinsdale, Illinois
Laundry Room and Mudroom Cabinetry in Hinsdale, Illinois
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkWheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork
Elizabeth Steiner Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Dog House
Dog House
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
A pre-fab construction was turned into a dog kennel for grooming and boarding. Marble Tile floors with radiant heating, granite countertops with an elevated drop in tub for grooming, and a washer and dryer for cleaning bedding complete this ultimate dog kennel.
Laundry Room Luxury
Laundry Room Luxury
leeannallmanleeannallman
This super laundry room has lots of built in storage, including three extra large drying drawers with air flow and a timer, a built in ironing board with outlet and a light, a hanging area for drip drying, pet food alcoves, a center island and extra tall slated cupboards for long-handled items like brooms and mops. The mosaic glass tile backsplash was matched around corners. The pendant adds a fun industrial touch. The floor tiles are hard-wearing porcelain that looks like stone. The countertops are a quartz that mimics marble.
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a dado rail and wainscoting.

Brown U-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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