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Modern Utility Room with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Kopachuck Remodel
Kopachuck Remodel
Madera Furniture CompanyMadera Furniture Company
A gorgeous combination of white painted and walnut veneered cabinetry provide ample storage in this vast laundry room.
Design ideas for an expansive modern utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Frigidaire Appliances
Frigidaire Appliances
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
This secluded laundry room makes the most of the space available; using open shelving, it has plenty of space for folded towels while still having room to hang up shirts and slacks.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
San Francisco Dining, Kitchen, and Bath
San Francisco Dining, Kitchen, and Bath
KnocknockKnocknock
Architecture: GK Architecture Photos: Brian Ashby (Briansperspective.com)
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
O'Nell Residence
O'Nell Residence
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
Inspiration for a small modern laundry cupboard in San Diego with brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
NEW BUILD
NEW BUILD
Mackbuild Construction LLCMackbuild Construction LLC
Laundry room
Modern galley utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
K&W AudioK&W Audio
Small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
District 66 Home Renovation 2014
District 66 Home Renovation 2014
SL Jensen Construction Inc.SL Jensen Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern separated utility room in Omaha with porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.
Highcroft
Highcroft
Gray Line BuildersGray Line Builders
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown walls.
The 40th Parade Home
The 40th Parade Home
Schwinn Homes LLCSchwinn Homes LLC
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Scavolini Store BordeauxScavolini Store Bordeaux
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall separated utility room in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and brown walls.
Black Tusk Village
Black Tusk Village
TroicoTroico
This is an example of a modern utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
NEW BUILD
NEW BUILD
Mackbuild Construction LLCMackbuild Construction LLC
Laundry room
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
LAVANDERIA E NUOVI BAGNI
Francesca Endrizzi architetto interior designerFrancesca Endrizzi architetto interior designer
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Scavolini Store BordeauxScavolini Store Bordeaux
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall separated utility room in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, brown walls, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Modern Utility Room with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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