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Brown Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
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.
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.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, an utility sink, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, multicoloured worktops and feature lighting.
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym
London Flat RenovationsLondon Flat Renovations
We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks. The washer and drier are raised off the floor for easy access as well as additional storage for baskets below.
Ewell
Ewell
Construct Atelier LtdConstruct Atelier Ltd
Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with a belfast sink, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
The Horizon
The Horizon
Pittenger BuildersPittenger Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Industrial meets Mid-Century Modern
Trans-Pacific DesignTrans-Pacific Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury utility room in Hawaii with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Shiner
Shiner
BK Hudson Custom BuildersBK Hudson Custom Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
Prickly Pear Sanctuary
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Expansive midcentury u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, pink walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Atlanta Design & Build
Atlanta Design & Build
Barbara Brown PhotographyBarbara Brown Photography
Multi-utility room incorporating laundry, mudroom and guest bath. Including tall pantry storage cabinets, bench and storage for coats. Pocket door separating laundry mudroom from kitchen. Utility sink with butcher block counter and sink cover lid.
Willow Wind Custom Family Home
Willow Wind Custom Family Home
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
Kimberly Kerl, KH Design
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
Laundry Room - Westfield, NJ
UserUser
Laundry Room work area. This sink from Kohler is wonderful. It's cast iron and it's called the Cape Dory. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Photo of a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey splashback, tonge and groove splashback, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
18005 Quarterhorse Lane
18005 Quarterhorse Lane
SCHROLL CABINETSSCHROLL CABINETS
Large rustic single-wall utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Large rural separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH
Ciboro ConstructionCiboro Construction
Anna Ciboro
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
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.
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Midtown Contemporary Penthouse
Wood Specialties, Inc.Wood Specialties, Inc.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Bonita Springs - Seaboard Model
Bonita Springs - Seaboard Model
Fortress Custom Builders, LLCFortress Custom Builders, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with grey walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Light Filled Laundry Room
Light Filled Laundry Room
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Floor Tile: HF Bellagio 12 x 24 Silver Grout: Tec Delorean Gray Plumbing Fixtures: Laundry Faucet: K-596-VS Simplice, Vibrant Stainless Laundry Sink - 401923, Liven, Cinder Sink Strainer - K-8891-BN Duostrainer Manual Cabinet Hardware: TK830BSN Eden 1" knob TK812BSN Juliet Pull 3 3/4"

Brown Utility Room with Multicoloured Worktops 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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