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Small Utility Room with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Danville Great Room/Laudry
Danville Great Room/Laudry
High Low InteriorsHigh Low Interiors
Photo of a small classic galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Photos 2019
Photos 2019
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Colour matched edging to internal surfaces gives a finished appearance to cabinetry when doors are closed, no colour contrasts in reveals or door spacing.
Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wood walls.
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.
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.
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
J Brewer and Associates, INC.J Brewer and Associates, INC.
Dark and dated bathroom transformed into a beautiful craftsman style bathroom with a custom laundry closet. Photography by Jillian Dolberry
This is an example of a small traditional utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, brown walls and travertine flooring.
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.
Custom Waterside Retreat
Custom Waterside Retreat
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
La Quinta Home
La Quinta Home
Cheryl Morgan DesignsCheryl Morgan Designs
Andrew Martin cleverly designed "file drawer" wallpaper. Custom laminate cabinetry above and below front loading washer and dryer. Dean Fueroghne Photograpy
Tulegatan 18
Tulegatan 18
Strindberg Mäkleri ABStrindberg Mäkleri AB
Patrik Jakobsson, Husfoto
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring and white worktops.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parker Vista
Parker Vista
Rocky Mountain Cabinet CompanyRocky Mountain Cabinet Company
Semi-custom Shaker cabinets for laundry room.
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, bamboo flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Photos 2019
Photos 2019
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
An efficient work zone with sink, clothes hamper and washers all in a row.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and brown walls.
Danville Great Room/Laudry
Danville Great Room/Laudry
High Low InteriorsHigh Low Interiors
Small Galley Laudry space. Adorable!
Small traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics

Small 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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