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Utility Room with Brown Cabinets and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
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.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
In collaboration with my client we found a space for a small bill paying station, or scullery. This space is part of the laundry room, but it is typical a quiet to write and create family plans.
T様邸
T様邸
OPTIMUS（オプティマス）OPTIMUS（オプティマス）
OPTIMUS INTERIOR PAINT,色：FC006 Blue de Royal ブルーデロイヤル,デニム調仕上げ
Contemporary utility room in Osaka with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue walls and an integrated washer and dryer.
Window Treatments
Window Treatments
Smart InteriorsSmart Interiors
The simple scalloped valence with a gathered bottom edge is just enough softness and color for this laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, blue walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Splashback
Laundry Splashback
MaurimosaicMaurimosaic
Production of hand-made MOSAIC ARTISTIC TILES that are of artistic quality with a touch of variation in their colour, shade, tone and size. Each product has an intrinsic characteristic that is peculiar to them. A customization of all products by using hand made pattern with any combination of colours from our classic colour palette.
Watertown Condos
Watertown Condos
White Oak Builders, Inc.White Oak Builders, Inc.
Photo of a traditional separated utility room in Milwaukee with brown cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
The Fairfax
The Fairfax
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
A dedicated laundry room with granite countertops and luxury vinyl flooring.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
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.
Custom Home 10
Custom Home 10
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with built in washer dryer and sink.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
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.
Watertown Condos
Watertown Condos
White Oak Builders, Inc.White Oak Builders, Inc.
mudroom/laundry room with floating bench stained the same as trim and custom shelving.
Classic separated utility room in Milwaukee with brown cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, black splashback, marble splashback and feature lighting.
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.

Utility Room with Brown Cabinets and Blue 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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