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Separated Utility Room with Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Pepper
Pepper
Yellow HouseYellow House
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Delbrook Renovation - North Vancouver
Delbrook Renovation - North Vancouver
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Clerestory
Clerestory
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
We remodeled the interior of this home including the kitchen with new walk into pantry with custom features, the master suite including bathroom, living room and dining room. We were able to add functional kitchen space by finishing our clients existing screen porch and create a media room upstairs by flooring off the vaulted ceiling.
Updated Vintage
Updated Vintage
Spaces Interiors/ExteriorsSpaces Interiors/Exteriors
Thomas Grady Photography
Inspiration for a classic single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
527 Sehoy Dr
527 Sehoy Dr
King and Society ConstructionKing and Society Construction
Inspiration for a beach style separated utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and feature lighting.
Culver, IN. Haas Cabinetry. Modern/Rustic Inspired Kitchen, Laundry, and Baths
Culver, IN. Haas Cabinetry. Modern/Rustic Inspired Kitchen, Laundry, and Baths
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Haas Signature Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Slate Maple Door Style: Shakertown V Countertop: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut
Design ideas for a small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Tidal Mill Place
Tidal Mill Place
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Patrick Brickman
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Under stair storage for laundry room
Under stair storage for laundry room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Basement laundry room with custom cabinets and "Terra" tile in the rosso colour line from Marca Corona Ceramiche.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and shaker cabinets.
Gale-Rew Spec/Chamna
Gale-Rew Spec/Chamna
Gale Rew Construction, Inc.Gale Rew Construction, Inc.
Photos by Becky Pospical
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
The laundry machines are paired with an under mount utility sink with air dry rods above. Extra deep cabinet storage above the washer/dryer provide easy access to laundry detergents, etc. Under cabinet lighting keeps this land locked laundry room feeling light and bright. Notice the dark void in the back left corner of the washing machine. This is an access hole for turning off the water supply before removing the machine for service. A Kitchen That Works LLC
Nautical Family Compound
Nautical Family Compound
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Greek Revival Restoration
Greek Revival Restoration
GULICK & Co.GULICK & Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Bridgeport with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Paradise Valley Residence
Paradise Valley Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
The Pelican Lane Remodel: Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Mavella HomeMavella Home
The laundry room features gray shaker cabinetry, a butcher block countertop for warmth, and a simple white subway tile to offset the bold black, white, and gray patterned floor tiles.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel & Addition
Modern Farmhouse Remodel & Addition
hpd architecture + interiorshpd architecture + interiors
This is an example of a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Rustic Fusion
Rustic Fusion
Kole Made Design/BuildKole Made Design/Build
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Dramatic hallway and kitchen
Dramatic hallway and kitchen
LNDesignsLNDesigns
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Hampshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Raleigh Transitional
Raleigh Transitional
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.
Open Living in Lewisham
Open Living in Lewisham
PGW BuildingPGW Building
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, grey floors and brown worktops.

Separated Utility Room with Brown 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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