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Brown Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Benson Creek Cabin
Benson Creek Cabin
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Laundry room. Custom light fixtures fabricated from smudge pots. Designed and fabricated by owner.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, concrete flooring, medium wood cabinets and composite countertops.
London Garden Room
London Garden Room
Eckford Chong DesignEckford Chong Design
This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.
Island inspiration
Island inspiration
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Laundry Room Storage
Laundry Room Storage
Closets by ToddClosets by Todd
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Robinson Interior DesignRobinson Interior Design
This bright compact Laundry Room with generous counter space and plenty of storage offers a display shelf, under cabinet lighting and large pull out hamper.
Country Estate
Country Estate
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
Multi-tasking room: laundry duties go double with a spot for Fido under the work space. Ample lighting for sink duties or folding along the great countertop length.
Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca
Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca
Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Lake Home Remodel | Kitchen | Living Room | Bathroom
Lake Home Remodel | Kitchen | Living Room | Bathroom
Western ProductsWestern Products
Bringing the same elements from the kitchen and living room into this bathroom/laundry combination unifies this home by giving it a consistent theme.
Medium sized traditional utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & InteriorsFerrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors
Photographer: Michael Persico
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Woodstream Craftsmen
Woodstream Craftsmen
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Maricopa Home
Maricopa Home
Sienna DesignsSienna Designs
This client needed to add some storage into her laundry room so she had Amethyst Mai design a built in to fit her washer dryer and include side doors where she could hide her detergent and things.
Lake Forest Cottage
Lake Forest Cottage
Ridge Creek Custom HomesRidge Creek Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Harbour Point: Gainesville Kitchen
Harbour Point: Gainesville Kitchen
CR HomeCR Home
Silver Birch Corian Laundry Room Countertop by Atlanta Kitchen Photos by Barbara Brown
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Atlanta with composite countertops.
Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel
Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel
Titus Built, LLCTitus Built, LLC
Titus Built
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.
Maple Total Home Remodel
Maple Total Home Remodel
Sosna IncSosna Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Mariotti Building ProductsMariotti Building Products
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Beautiful country home
Beautiful country home
Plymouth Cabinetry & Design LLCPlymouth Cabinetry & Design LLC
Laundry room cabinets with open shelving for baskets. Deep two drawer stack perfect for larger detergent bottles and cleaners.
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and a concealed washer and dryer.
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
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living of VisaliaTailored Living of Visalia
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Amesbury
Amesbury
Hill Construction ServicesHill Construction Services
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Brown Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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