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U-shaped Utility Room with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Wolf Cove Residence
Wolf Cove Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown walls and porcelain flooring.
Contemporary Laundry
Contemporary Laundry
Debi Weber Design, LLCDebi Weber Design, LLC
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Deerfield
Deerfield
Modul Marble – AnaheimModul Marble – Anaheim
Traditional u-shaped utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Deerfield
Deerfield
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
In Town Farmhouse
In Town Farmhouse
Lemburg HouseLemburg House
Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry After
Laundry After
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Relaxed Country Charm
Relaxed Country Charm
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Clean lines with a rustic touch.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Homecrest
Homecrest
Discount Home ImprovementDiscount Home Improvement
Design ideas for a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown walls.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Arcadia Luxury Smart Home
Arcadia Luxury Smart Home
WiplianceWipliance
This laundry room comes with its' own entertainment center.
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Ridge 1st Floor Project in Clarendon Hills
Ridge 1st Floor Project in Clarendon Hills
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkWheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork
Traditional inset cabinetry (with a shaker and bead) flank these beautiful walls in Clarendon Hills. The two tone kitchen cabinets are finished in a dark brown (island and cabinet hood) and a cream with a glaze on the perimeter. The multi-purpose laundry room also holds two mudroom lockers for shoes, jackets, winter accessories, and school supplies. Cabinetry designed, built, and installed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork. General contracting and remodel by Hyland Homes.
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.
Bonita Bay Arrowwood Court Remodel
Bonita Bay Arrowwood Court Remodel
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
The new laundry room boasts plenty of storage plus a window to the hallway for additional light, and a sky light tube for natural lighting. Amber Frederiksen Photography
Greystone
Greystone
Omega Builders LLCOmega Builders LLC
Todd Douglas Photography
Photo of a classic u-shaped utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, brown walls and porcelain flooring.
Grandview Place
Grandview Place
Grandscape Homes Ltd.Grandscape Homes Ltd.
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Solon 1st Floor Remodel
Solon 1st Floor Remodel
Lonny at K and BLonny at K and B
Drip dry over washer and dryer
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Lakeside Retreat - The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Lakeside Retreat - The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Villa Verona DesignVilla Verona Design
Laundry room www.press1photos.com
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown walls, beige floors, beige worktops and beige cabinets.
Top alto spessore in wegè
Top alto spessore in wegè
FALEGNAMERIA VALERIANIFALEGNAMERIA VALERIANI
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and a drop ceiling.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

U-shaped 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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