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Utility Room with Blue Cabinets and Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Timeless New Build
Timeless New Build
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Lafayette North
Lafayette North
Urban Revival PHXUrban Revival PHX
Custom Laundry Room with butcherblock Countertops, Cement Tile Flooring, and exposed shelving.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Street of Dreams 2019 - Bespoke
Red Hills Construction, Inc.Red Hills Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a large country utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Farmhouse Basement
Farmhouse Basement
MODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATHMODERN TRADITION KITCHEN & BATH
This Fieldstone laundry built in in a Breeze Blue using a the Commerce door style. Client paired with wood countertops and brass accents.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Netherlands
Netherlands
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
When the kitchen and laundry are next to each other, we often find it needs a face lift as well. We simply carried the same hale navy to the cabinets and decided to go with a wood stained top. Also, love the open storage for laundry baskets etc.
Cute little Farmhouse style laundry space. Stevenson ranch. Ca
Cute little Farmhouse style laundry space. Stevenson ranch. Ca
Rudio DesignzRudio Designz
Cute little Farmhouse style laundry space. Stevenson ranch. Ca
Medium sized single-wall laundry cupboard with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Resort Style Living
Resort Style Living
Shannon Pepper DesignShannon Pepper Design
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, pink splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Beachtree
Beachtree
Wendy Martin LivingWendy Martin Living
Design ideas for an expansive nautical utility room in Other with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Greek Revival Restoration
Greek Revival Restoration
GULICK & Co.GULICK & Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Bridgeport with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Crystal Cove Newport Coast
Crystal Cove Newport Coast
Interiors By PatrickInteriors By Patrick
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Chic Farmhouse Remodel Addition - Westchester
Chic Farmhouse Remodel Addition - Westchester
InHanceInHance
Design ideas for a rural single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Ramble Modern Laundry Room
Ramble Modern Laundry Room
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
With appliances that look NASA designed, this modern laundry room has sliding barn doors to close off the area easily.
Small modern separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Narragansett, Rhode Island - Farmhouse - Laundry Room Countertop
Narragansett, Rhode Island - Farmhouse - Laundry Room Countertop
Grothouse Wood CountertopsGrothouse Wood Countertops
Countertop Wood: Reclaimed Oak Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" thick Size: 28 5/8" x 81 1/8" Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Matte Wood Stain: N/A Notes on interior decorating with wood countertops: This laundry room is part of the 2018 TOH Idea House in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This 2,700-square-foot Craftsman-style cottage features abundant built-ins, a guest quarters over the garage, and dreamy spaces for outdoor “staycation” living. Photography: Nat Rea Photography Builder: Sweenor Builders
Contemporary Praire Laundry in Blue
Contemporary Praire Laundry in Blue
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Fields of corn stalks outside the window compliment the blue cabinetry of this beautiful laundry. The warm wood butcher block top is a nice contrast.
Family Friendly First Floor Remodel
Family Friendly First Floor Remodel
Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
The new laundry room is conveniently located off the master bedroom with sliding barn door for quick access.
Medium sized country galley separated utility room in Bridgeport with beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with Blue Cabinets and Brown Worktops 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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