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Single-wall Utility Room with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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M-Streets Master Suite Addition
M-Streets Master Suite Addition
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown walls.
March Street, 2nd Floor
March Street, 2nd Floor
CT CarpentryCT Carpentry
Copyright 2018 by http://www.homelistingphotography.com Home Listing Photography, all rights reserved.
Ravenswood Penthouse
Ravenswood Penthouse
Clare Sells Homes, Inc.Clare Sells Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Chicago with an utility sink, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cranston Residence
Cranston Residence
Lush Interiors Inc.Lush Interiors Inc.
Laundry room with vintage prints.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Photos 2019
Photos 2019
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Bench-top and Splash-back are Laminex laminate "Artisan Beamwood" - Chalk Finish. This laminate finish has a wonderful textured feel and subtle wood grain look while being robust enough for a true work environment.
Norwegian Retreat
Norwegian Retreat
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Michael's Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westchester, NY Renovation
Westchester, NY Renovation
JV DesignJV Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Twin Lakes Domestic Suite
Twin Lakes Domestic Suite
Canin Associates' Architecture StudioCanin Associates' Architecture Studio
Jeremy Flowers Photography
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
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.
Woodland Mud Room
Woodland Mud Room
HEI DesignHEI Design
Solving a cluttered laundry room problem with custom painted built-ins
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style single-wall utility room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Dwight Cottage
Dwight Cottage
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a classic single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Yorba Linda, CA.
Yorba Linda, CA.
The Kitchen Design CenterThe Kitchen Design Center
Omega Cabinetry
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Home Show Expo 2014
Home Show Expo 2014
Van Nice DesignVan Nice Design
2014 Home Show Expo. Ground Breaker Homes, builder with interior design work by Van Nice Design. Cameron Sadeghpour Photography.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer and brown walls.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Greer Flooring CenterGreer Flooring Center
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Michael Menn Ltd.Michael Menn Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Trout Lake 7
Trout Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown walls.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and brown walls.
Laundry Room with beadboard doors
Laundry Room with beadboard doors
Closet & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DECloset & Storage Concepts - NJ, PA & DE
Medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Single-wall Utility Room with Brown Walls 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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