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Brown Utility Room with a Timber Clad Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
Argonne Dr
Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a large contemporary separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, tonge and groove splashback, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
十条の家(ウロコ壁が特徴的な自然素材のリノベーション)
十条の家(ウロコ壁が特徴的な自然素材のリノベーション)
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
十条の家(ウロコ壁が特徴的な自然素材のリノベーション) 株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士建築士事務所 https://www.ogino-a.com/
Custom Modern Laundry Room
Custom Modern Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Photo of a large modern utility room in Houston with white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a timber clad ceiling, tongue and groove walls, a submerged sink and shaker cabinets.
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A farmhouse sink is used and adds a classic warm farmhouse touch to the room. Undercabinet lighting helps to illuminate the task areas for better visibility
まかないハウス
まかないハウス
ANALOG Inc.ANALOG Inc.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
愛猫と暮らすナチュラル
愛猫と暮らすナチュラル
リノベーションスタジオKULABOリノベーションスタジオKULABO
鏡の枠に木を採用し、やさしい印象をプラス
This is an example of a medium sized utility room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry room French Country farmhouse style on île de Mai, Boisbriand
Laundry room French Country farmhouse style on île de Mai, Boisbriand
Versa Style DesignVersa Style Design
The client wanted a spare room off the kitchen transformed into a bright and functional laundry room with custom designed millwork, cabinetry, doors, and plenty of counter space. All this while respecting her preference for French-Country styling and traditional decorative elements. She also wanted to add functional storage with space to air dry her clothes and a hide-away ironing board. We brightened it up with the off-white millwork, ship lapped ceiling and the gorgeous beadboard. We imported from Scotland the delicate lace for the custom curtains on the doors and cabinets. The custom Quartzite countertop covers the washer and dryer and was also designed into the cabinetry wall on the other side. This fabulous laundry room is well outfitted with integrated appliances, custom cabinets, and a lot of storage with extra room for sorting and folding clothes. A pure pleasure! Materials used: Taj Mahal Quartzite stone countertops, Custom wood cabinetry lacquered with antique finish, Heated white-oak wood floor, apron-front porcelain utility sink, antique vintage glass pendant lighting, Lace imported from Scotland for doors and cabinets, French doors and sidelights with beveled glass, beadboard on walls and for open shelving, shiplap ceilings with recessed lighting.
391 Argonne Dr
391 Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, tonge and groove splashback, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors, black worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Custom Modern Laundry Room
Custom Modern Laundry Room
John Bice Custom Woodwork & TrimJohn Bice Custom Woodwork & Trim
Laundry room with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, v groove ceiling, extra storage/cubbies
Large modern utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a timber clad ceiling, tongue and groove walls and shaker cabinets.

Brown Utility Room with a Timber Clad Ceiling 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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