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Expansive Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Winden Estate
Winden Estate
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley separated utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey cabinets, beige walls, brick flooring, red floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Custom Design - Laundry - Ascaya
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Inspiration for an expansive modern utility room in Las Vegas with grey cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Vermillion Summer Home
Vermillion Summer Home
30A Interiors30A Interiors
Perfect Laundry Room for making laundry task seem pleasant! BM White Dove and SW Comfort Gray Barn Doors. Pewter Hardware. Construction by Borges Brooks Builders. Fletcher Isaacs Photography
Master Suite Wing
Master Suite Wing
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design CenterRoomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center
Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional utility room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Laundry, Mudroom, Office
Winterthur Design AssociatesWinterthur Design Associates
Multipurpose Room in a small house Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Expansive traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Southern Manor Tranquility
Southern Manor Tranquility
Blythe Building CompanyBlythe Building Company
Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.
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.
Mud Bench : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Mud Bench : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Interior Body Color : Agreeable Gray SW 7029 Interior Trim Color : Northwood Cabinets’ Eggshell Flooring & Tile Supplied by Macadam Floor & Design Floor Tile by Emser Tile Floor Tile Product : Formwork in Bond Backsplash Tile by Daltile Backsplash Product : Daintree Exotics Carerra in Maniscalo Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Countertop Product : Caesarstone Blizzard Faucets by Delta Faucet Sinks by Decolav Appliances by Maytag Cabinets by Northwood Cabinets Exposed Beams & Built-In Cabinetry Colors : Jute Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials
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.
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
-Cabinets: HAAS ,Cherry wood species with a Barnwood Stain and Shakertown – V door style -Berenson cabinetry hardware 9425-4055 -Flooring: SHAW Napa Plank 6x24 tiles for floor and shower surround Niche tiles are SHAW Napa Plank 2 x 21 with GLAZZIO Crystal Morning mist accent/Silverado Power group -Laundry wall Tile: Glazzio Crystal Morning mist/Silverado power grout -Countertops: Cambria Quartz Berwyn on sink in bathroom Vicostone Onyx White Polished in laundry area, desk and master closet
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
French Country Magnified
French Country Magnified
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Laundry room with large sink for comfortable working space.
Inspiration for an expansive classic galley utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Glass House with Pool Views
Glass House with Pool Views
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and metro tiled splashback.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
These Laundry Rooms show the craftsmenship and dedication Fratantoni Luxury Estates takes on each and every aspect to deliver the highest quality material for the lowest possible price. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter for more inspirational photos of Laundry Rooms!!
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Floor Decorators Carpet OneFloor Decorators Carpet One
This is an example of an expansive contemporary separated utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Our Work
Our Work
Cypress CabinetsCypress Cabinets
Design ideas for an expansive classic single-wall utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, purple walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Huge Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of an expansive country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green cabinets, brown floors and white worktops.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
An elegant laundry room with black and white tile, dark stained maple cabinets, and yellow paint, designed and built by Powell Construction.
This is an example of an expansive classic separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cardinal Rd.
Cardinal Rd.
Holmes + Salter InteriorsHolmes + Salter Interiors
Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rotpunkt Wood & High Gloss Kitchen in Bardolia & Zerox HL Icy White.
Rotpunkt Wood & High Gloss Kitchen in Bardolia & Zerox HL Icy White.
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring and white cabinets.

Expansive 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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