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Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Amish Cabinets of TexasAmish Cabinets of Texas
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
多彩木舎(南善福寺の家）
多彩木舎(南善福寺の家）
株式会社 結設計株式会社 結設計
撮影：齋部 功
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, plywood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Luxury Denver Remodel
Luxury Denver Remodel
UserUser
We expanded this laundry room to double as a mud room. We added a middle island to hold linens and supplies and even a desk space to work comfortably. Plenty of granite counter space makes folding laundry a breeze.
Manheim Mud room and Laundry
Manheim Mud room and Laundry
K T Highland, Inc.K T Highland, Inc.
This former small laundry at the entrance to the garage did not have space for ironing or folding of wash. It also had no space for to store the family clutter of shoes, hats, jackets and miscellaneous items. The laundry was moved to the basement and space was made for clutter storage and a bench to remove or put on shoes and/or boots. With changes in seasons, the wall hooks can be used for swim suits and towels and/or hats and jackets.
Remodeled Rooms
Remodeled Rooms
Clayton Douglas Homes, LTDClayton Douglas Homes, LTD
Conceal the washer and dryer to give a great functional look.
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and brown walls.
Additional Rooms
Additional Rooms
Buckeye House PaintingBuckeye House Painting
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Double Island Kitchen & Sunroom
Double Island Kitchen & Sunroom
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Project #2
Project #2
Amish Cabinets of TexasAmish Cabinets of Texas
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
New Relocated Entrance into Pantry
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Luxury Denver Remodel
Luxury Denver Remodel
UserUser
We used a 9cm thick slab of granite for the island to make folding laundry a breeze. Added bronze pull cups on the raised panel cabinets with distinctive crown molding are a nice traditional design touch.
Luxury Denver Remodel
Luxury Denver Remodel
UserUser
We expanded this laundry room to double as a mud room. We added a middle island to hold linens and supplies and even a desk space to work comfortably. Plenty of granite counter space makes folding laundry a breeze.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Laundry Room Countertop
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Appliances - expansion area from the garage.
Photo of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Walk-In Nirvana
Walk-In Nirvana
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Laundry Area - expansion area taken from garage
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets 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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