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The Camelia
The Camelia
Shoreline Construction and DevelopmentShoreline Construction and Development
Large classic galley utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey walls.
Cedar Ridge II Plan
Cedar Ridge II Plan
Syler Custom HomesSyler Custom Homes
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Compact Laundry and Powder Room. Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, beige walls, beige worktops, ceramic splashback and blue splashback.
Bungalow Basement Remodel
Bungalow Basement Remodel
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Caleb Vandermeer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Twilight Bay
Twilight Bay
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Susan Teare
Photo of a small classic utility room in Burlington with porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Alexandria Mudroom and Bathroom
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Chic Laundry Room & Office in Loveland
Chic Laundry Room & Office in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a country utility room in Cincinnati.
Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.
The Willow
The Willow
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Painted cabinetry with antique brass hardware. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
Nudgee Residence
Nudgee Residence
Unique DesignUnique Design
Rozenn Leard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls and white worktops.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Legacy CraftLegacy Craft
We recently created this super stylish and functional laundry room, equipped with custom made, fold-away clothes drying racks, an area that doubles as a gift wrapping station with drawers that dispense ribbons, and many other unique features.
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
A & E FlooringA & E Flooring
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pooler Laundry Room
Pooler Laundry Room
UserUser
Traditional Laundry Room with modern colors. Juniper Green Cabinets with an Indigo Blue Glaze, hand wiped. Designed by McCall Chase, CKD of The Cabinet Box
Wildewood 2
Wildewood 2
Paradime Construction, Inc.Paradime Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Other with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, laminate countertops, slate flooring and grey worktops.
Urban Retreat
Urban Retreat
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Kristin Buchmann Photography
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Cozy Woodland Custom Home
Cozy Woodland Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
This petite laundry and mudroom does the job perfectly! I love the flooring my client selected! It isn't tile. It is actually a vinyl. Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
GuyCo - Beechtree Whole Home Remodel and Addition above the Garage
GuyCo - Beechtree Whole Home Remodel and Addition above the Garage
The Guy CorporationThe Guy Corporation
floor-Armstrong VCT "Safety Zone" Earth Stone counter- Wilsonart laminate "Italian White Di Pesco", Antique Finish cabinets- refurbished from kitchen, painted Sherwin Williams "Morris Room Grey" Rugs- handmade braided chenille, Capel Rugs walls- Sherwin Williams "White Hyacinth" ceiling light- SMC Cloud cabinet hardware- Amerock
2373 CL
2373 CL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Utility room with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and beige walls.
Triple Tree Residence
Triple Tree Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
This is an example of a rustic galley utility room in Other with brown cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.

Brown 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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