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A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
The original laundry/mudroom was not well planned. In addition, a small home office was facing the front of the home. The solution was a bit retro!
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Dickson Residence
Dickson Residence
MG Homes, LLCMG Homes, LLC
Washer, dryer hookups, extra storage room for the second fridge, storage shelves, clothes drying rod, stainless steel sink, modern brushed nickel fixtures, quartzite countertops, modern brown raised-panel cabinets, large brushed nickel modern drawer pulls and cabinet handles
Weston Lakes Cabinetry
Weston Lakes Cabinetry
Cabinetry GuruCabinetry Guru
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
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.
The Sonoma - Palmira Lakes Model - Laundry Room/Mudroom
The Sonoma - Palmira Lakes Model - Laundry Room/Mudroom
Olthof HomesOlthof Homes
Large utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Tamarack House
Tamarack House
Vereco Smart Green Homes LtdVereco Smart Green Homes Ltd
Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Avondale Bonus
Avondale Bonus
Viking HomesViking Homes
Laundry room off the garage.
Galley utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
James A. - Blue Ash, OH
James A. - Blue Ash, OH
Exciting Windows by ApolloExciting Windows by Apollo
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
BERNHILL HOMES LLCBERNHILL HOMES LLC
Laundry room
Large classic single-wall separated utility room with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
The new laundry and craft room features custom storage, a retro free standing sink and dramatic floor tile.
Photo of a large traditional utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Our solution was to create a spacious multi-use room to serve as a mudroom/entry. The laundry area is comfortable, with plenty of space. The garage is a bit tight, so the front door serves as the primary entry and exit for the family
Marlboro Ridge Estates
Marlboro Ridge Estates
Adorn Interiors LLCAdorn Interiors LLC
Laundry room staging
Design ideas for a large separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Dickson Residence
Dickson Residence
MG Homes, LLCMG Homes, LLC
Washer, dryer hookups, extra storage room for the second fridge, storage shelves, clothes drying rod, stainless steel sink, modern brushed nickel fixtures, quartzite countertops, modern brown raised-panel cabinets, large brushed nickel modern drawer pulls and cabinet handles
American Journey
American Journey
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Photo of 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.
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Did your grandmother have an amazing sewing room, or have you been in a farmhouse having a fantastic entryway between the garage and kitchen? Our solution was to create a multi-use space, tipping our hat to these decades-old concepts!
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Because we were also remodeling the laundry room, we carefully recessed the refrigerator into the wall between the two spaces
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Monterey Casita
Monterey Casita
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and white walls.
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Tamarack House
Tamarack House
Vereco Smart Green Homes LtdVereco Smart Green Homes Ltd
Modern laudnry room with custom light wood cabinetry including hang-dry, sink, and storage. Custom pet shower beside the back door.
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
A 1990s Contemporary Whole Home Renovation
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Whether the family wishes to go in and out via the garage or the front door, this multi-purpose room connected to both is functional and provides life-changing efficiency!

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and 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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