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Brown Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.
2013 Fall Parade of Homes
2013 Fall Parade of Homes
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Professionally Staged by Ambience at Home http://ambiance-athome.com/ Professionally Photographed by SpaceCrafting http://spacecrafting.com
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Silver Lake Residence
Silver Lake Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Sherwin Williams Worldly gray cabinetry in shaker style. Side by side front load washer & dryer on custom built pedastals. Art Sysley multi color floor tile brings a cheerful welcome from the garage. Drop in utility sink with a laminate counter top. Light fixture by Murray Feiss.
Mullet Lake Timber Design
Mullet Lake Timber Design
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
We love it when a home becomes a family compound with wonderful history. That is exactly what this home on Mullet Lake is. The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room and it lacked some of the efficiencies and luxuries enjoyed in permanent residences. The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there. It was important to our client to create a northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features 2 master suites, one on the main level and one on the 2nd level with a balcony. There are 4 additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren. The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows toward the lake. The kitchen and dining are open to each other and enjoy the view. The beach entry provides access to storage, the 3/4 bath, and laundry. The sunroom off the dining area is a great extension of the home with 180 degrees of view. This allows a wonderful morning escape to enjoy your coffee. The covered timber entry porch provides a direct view of the lake upon entering the home. The garage also features a timber bracketed shed roof system which adds wonderful detail to garage doors. The home’s footprint was extended in a few areas to allow for the interior spaces to work with the needs of the family. Plenty of living spaces for all to enjoy as well as bedrooms to rest their heads after a busy day on the lake. This will be enjoyed by generations to come.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
Lubbock Parade Home CV 2011
B&S Woodworking Inc.B&S Woodworking Inc.
Lubbock parade homes 2011..
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel
Glenmorrie Lane Whole Home Remodel
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
Hidden cat litter storage in a large laundry room with extensive cabinetry and full sink. Creamy white shaker cabinets and farmhouse/industrial inspired brushed nickel hardware. The natural stone tile flooring incorporates the burgundy color found elsewhere in the home.
Lower Whitefish Lake 10
Lower Whitefish Lake 10
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room Ideas & Inspo
Laundry Room Ideas & Inspo
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
There’s no such thing as too much storage, am I right? ? Our designers are experts at adding in storage solutions wherever you need them. So if you have an oddly shaped room or need cabinetry to fit specific dimensions, we’ve got you covered!
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Beck
Beck
Cobb Custom ConstructionCobb Custom Construction
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
North Eagle Property
North Eagle Property
B&B BuildersB&B Builders
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Schroeder
Schroeder
Noble Heritage Builders Inc.Noble Heritage Builders Inc.
Laundry room with folding table and laundry sink
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse build
Modern Farmhouse build
Mint + Olive DesignMint + Olive Design
Photo credit: The Home Aesthetic
Country single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Locust Hills Drive Residence
Locust Hills Drive Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Stonewood LLC, Builder | Peter Eskuche, Architect | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
Traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Steinberger PhotographySteinberger Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Montefaro
Montefaro
Studio Henree LLCStudio Henree LLC
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The light filled laundry room is punctuated with black and gold accents, a playful floor tile pattern and a large dog shower. The U-shaped laundry room features plenty of counter space for folding clothes and ample cabinet storage. A mesh front drying cabinet is the perfect spot to hang clothes to dry out of sight. The "drop zone" outside of the laundry room features a countertop beside the garage door for leaving car keys and purses. Under the countertop, the client requested an open space to fit a large dog kennel to keep it tucked away out of the walking area. The room's color scheme was pulled from the fun floor tile and works beautifully with the nearby kitchen and pantry.

Brown Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors 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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