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Utility Room with Brown Cabinets and Grey Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Westminster Residence
Westminster Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and grey worktops.
Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum
Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum
Hezzelic HomesHezzelic Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
COASTAL FARMHOUSE
COASTAL FARMHOUSE
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Photo of a medium sized utility room in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Portland Area Basement Build-out
Portland Area Basement Build-out
R Squared Architecture + PlanningR Squared Architecture + Planning
During the construction of the basement, the client requested a full size laundry room and taking over a small portion of the storage area achieved the result. This area includes a sink, closet, plenty of hanging space and room for side-by-side full size washer and dryer.
McMillan
McMillan
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Unique, modern custom home in East Dallas.
Large nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Urban Habitat
Urban Habitat
UserUser
Spacious laundry with separate entrance, connected to the butlers pantry and kitchen.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
A.S. Langer Construction, LLCA.S. Langer Construction, LLC
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry
Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
California RenovationCalifornia Renovation
This dark and cool laundry room is probably a bit different from what you're used to, but it adds a modern touch to the home. Ample cabinetry makes the most of the galley space, ensuring there's plenty of room to fit laundry needs and other household supplies.
Ski Ridge TImber Frame Design
Ski Ridge TImber Frame Design
Streamline Design Ltd.Streamline Design Ltd.
Laundry room, side by side washer dryer
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Lake Conroe Transitional
Lake Conroe Transitional
Designing Your ViewDesigning Your View
Design ideas for a small traditional separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Columbia Palisades 1 - Camas WA
Columbia Palisades 1 - Camas WA
Interior EleganceInterior Elegance
Large Laundry room / Mud Room - Incredible amount of built-in cabinet storage - built-in bench
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey 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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
California RenovationCalifornia Renovation
This dark and cool laundry room is probably a bit different from what you're used to, but it adds a modern touch to the home. Ample cabinetry makes the most of the galley space, ensuring there's plenty of room to fit laundry needs and other household supplies.
Laundry Room Sink
Laundry Room Sink
California RenovationCalifornia Renovation
A closeup of the sink that is conveniently located just to the right of the washer and dryer units. The dark hardware compliments the dark grey tile backsplash, and it contrasts with the granite countertop. Just because something is meant for utilitarian purposes doesn't mean it can't be stylish!

Utility Room with Brown Cabinets and Grey Splashback 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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