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Traditional
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Centered between the two closets we added a large cabinet for boot and shoe storage. There is nothing worse then dragging snow through your house in the winters. You can use the bench seat to remove your boots and store them here. Photography by Libbie Martin
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
New Construction in Naperville, IL
New Construction in Naperville, IL
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. The laundry room features multiple storage devices including pull out units for laundry and trash, an ironing board insert, several roll out shelves and a special spot for a broom, vacuum and cleaning supplies. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
Laundry Room detail of reclaimed wood accent wall.
UserUser
Photo Credit: N. Leonard
This is an example of a large rural 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 and tongue and groove walls.
Jasmine 250
Jasmine 250
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Casa Jose Hernandez, reforma
Casa Jose Hernandez, reforma
clarisa veccoclarisa vecco
Lavadero amplio, gran espacio de guardado, planchado, muebles blancos, simples, con espacios para secado en el interior de los mismos
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Clothes hampers in laundry
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Award winning New Home
Award winning New Home
Whitehall HomesWhitehall Homes
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Minnetonka Laundry
Minnetonka Laundry
Adler-Allyn Interior DesignAdler-Allyn Interior Design
Mark Ehlen
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Legacy CraftLegacy Craft
We recently created this super stylish and functional laundry room, equipped with custom made, fold-away clothes drying racks, an area that doubles as a gift wrapping station with drawers that dispense ribbons, and many other unique features.
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Carpet One Flooring Solutions
Modern Decore Carpet OneModern Decore Carpet One
Photo of a large traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Nedlands Home
Nedlands Home
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Dog Parlor
Dog Parlor
Robertson KitchensRobertson Kitchens
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Vaughan Residence
Vaughan Residence
MILLWORXMILLWORX
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Rustic Glam
Rustic Glam
Ridge Creek Custom HomesRidge Creek Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
The goal of this project was to realize the client’s vision of a beautiful, elegant space with soft, comfortable and gorgeous furnishings, fabrics and finishes. A contemporary, clean-lined vision married with original art and luxurious finishes are the result. Ted Glasoe Photography
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Transitional Remodel of Town & Country Home
Liston Design BuildListon Design Build
Large traditional separated utility room in St Louis with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Light & Airy Laundry
Light & Airy Laundry
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
Large classic separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.

Large 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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