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U-shaped Utility Room with Brown Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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ADLER PROJECT
ADLER PROJECT
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Project Timber
Project Timber
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
Laundry room, boot room, mudroom, desk
Design ideas for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired u-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Leaving the new lam-beam exposed added warmth and interest to the new laundry room. The simple pipe hanging rod and laminate countertops are stylish but unassuming.
Phoenix House Remodel AB
Phoenix House Remodel AB
Luxury Remodels CompanyLuxury Remodels Company
Photo of a small classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Hammer
Hammer
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Sheepcliff
Sheepcliff
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
This magnificent new home build has too many amenities to name. Laundry room with side by side appliances.
Design ideas for a modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Hermann Bathroom Remodel
Hermann Bathroom Remodel
Apollo BuildersApollo Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Youbou: Laundry & Freezer Room
Youbou: Laundry & Freezer Room
McPherson CabinetryMcPherson Cabinetry
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Presidio
Presidio
C.D.G.IC.D.G.I
Contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Warm Contemporary Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
A new hallway through what was previously garage space leads to the newly accessible laundry room
Inspiration for a small classic u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, black splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Youbou: Laundry & Freezer Room
Youbou: Laundry & Freezer Room
McPherson CabinetryMcPherson Cabinetry
Modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
American Journey
American Journey
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Design ideas for a large u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Rustic farm house.
Rustic farm house.
Custom Corners LLCCustom Corners LLC
Laundry room featuring a built-in washer & dryer, large cubbies for laundry baskets & extra deep uppers.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Traditional Dream Kitchen
Traditional Dream Kitchen
TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Home Staging - 208th Street, Langley
Home Staging - 208th Street, Langley
Flow Smart Living + InteriorsFlow Smart Living + Interiors
Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

U-shaped Utility Room with Brown Cabinets 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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