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Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Omnia ConstructionOmnia Construction
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
These photos are accredited to Diamond Cabinetry of Master Brand Cabinets. Diamond is a semi-custom cabinet line that allows for entry level custom cabinet modifications. They provide a wide selection of wood species,construction levels, premium finishes in stains, paints and glazes. Along with multiple door styles and interior accessories, this cabinetry is fitting for all styles!
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.
Salishan Beach House Remodel
Salishan Beach House Remodel
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
Nathan Homes English Farmhouse
Nathan Homes English Farmhouse
Structur Design + InteriorsStructur Design + Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse galley laundry cupboard in Omaha with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Diamond Shiloh Laundry Cabinets
Diamond Shiloh Laundry Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
White is the #1 choice for laundry room cabinetry, but trending close behind at #2 is Medium Wood Tones. Can’t decide? – try both like shown here, Diamond Shiloh cabinets in Harvest & Honeysuckle. *Information based on a recent Cabinet Buyer Survey by MasterBrand.
Loads of Fun!
Loads of Fun!
Just BasementsJust Basements
Transitional pocket door style with frosted glass and applied decal
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Ottawa with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multicoloured worktops, a belfast sink, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cold Spring Kitchen
Cold Spring Kitchen
Holley Pokora Interior DesignHolley Pokora Interior Design
The soapstone sink and counters in this Laundry Room coordinate nicely with the black appliances. Open shelves adds to the focal point of the sink.
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Dog Parlor
Dog Parlor
Robertson KitchensRobertson Kitchens
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls and a concealed washer and dryer.
B Home
B Home
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Take It Digital
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Devon Farmhouse
Devon Farmhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
Large rural utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, granite worktops, slate flooring, grey floors and brown walls.

Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and 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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