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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Greystone Laundryroom
Greystone Laundryroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
We wanted to showcase a fun multi-purpose room, combining a laundry room, pet supplies/bed and wrapping paper center. Using Current frame-less cabinets, we show as much of the product as possible in a small space: Lazy susan Stack of 4 drawers (each drawer being a different box and glide offered in the line) Pull out ironing board Stacked washer and dryer Clothes rod for both hanging clothes and wrapping paper Open shelves Square corner wall Pull out hamper baskets Pet bed Tip up door Open shelves with pull out hampers We also wanted to combine cabinet materials with high gloss white laminate upper cabinets and Spokane lower cabinets. Keeping a budget in mind, plastic laminate counter tops with white wood-grain imprint and a top-mounted sink were used.
Laundry
Laundry
Landes WoodWorkingLandes WoodWorking
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink and brown walls.
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The Barefoot Bay Cottage
The DesignoryThe Designory
The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince
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.
Pablo Creek Reserve
Pablo Creek Reserve
Collins BuildersCollins Builders
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and brown 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
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, 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.
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Chandler Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Residential Services of TulsaResidential Services of Tulsa
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
Chester Springs Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
K T Highland, Inc.K T Highland, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and a built-in sink.
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.
Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed & Built by Wisconsin Log Homes / Photos by KCJ Studios
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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
Deep Laundry basket draw: Draw is deep enough to hold a wheeled basket, ideal for collecting dirty clothes & linens. Wheeled Basket: Kmart. Handles: Artia Jay handle. This brushed finish handle fits neatly under the benchtop for a streamlined finish.
Fairway full house remodel
Fairway full house remodel
Tyler Allen DesignsTyler Allen Designs
E.S. Photography
Photo of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Folding Chair DesignFolding Chair Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
Cascade Lumber CompanyCascade Lumber Company
Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
0304 New Residence
0304 New Residence
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
Photo of a large rustic separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
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.

Utility Room with a Built-in 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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