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Utility Room with Brown Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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15 Nottingham Rd
15 Nottingham Rd
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
JS Gibson
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Khoury DesignKhoury Design
This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete.
Paradise Valley Residence
Paradise Valley Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Palmetto Bluff - Nottingham
Palmetto Bluff - Nottingham
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westchester, NY Renovation
Westchester, NY Renovation
JV DesignJV Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Laundry
Laundry
Landes WoodWorkingLandes WoodWorking
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink and brown walls.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
New Life and New Spin on Fontana Home
New Life and New Spin on Fontana Home
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
To move or not to move — that is the question many homeowners are asking as they consider whether to upgrade their existing residence or pack up and find a new one. It was that exact question that was discussed by this homeowner as they evaluated their traditional two-story home in Fontana. Built in 2001, this cedar-sided 3,500-square-foot home features five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and a full basement. During renovation projects like the these, we have the ability and flexibility to work across many different architectural styles. Our main focus is to work with clients to get a good sense of their personal style, what features they’re most attracted to, and balance those with the fundamental principles of good design – function, balance, proportion and flow – to make sure that they have a unified vision for the home. After extensive demolition of the kitchen, family room, master bath, laundry room, powder room, master bedroom and adjacent hallways, we began transforming the space into one that the family could truly utilize in an all new way. In addition to installing structural beams to support the second floor loads and pushing out two non-structural walls in order to enlarge the master bath, the renovation team installed a new kitchen island, added quartz countertops in the kitchen and master bath plus installed new Kohler sinks, toilets and accessories in the kitchen and bath. Underscoring the belief that an open great room should offer a welcoming environment, the renovated space now offers an inviting haven for the homeowners and their guests. The open family room boasts a new gas fireplace complete with custom surround, mantel and bookcases. Underfoot, hardwood floors featuring American walnut add warmth to the home’s interior. Continuity is achieved throughout the first floor by accenting posts, handrails and spindles all with the same rich walnut.
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Stimmel Consulting GroupStimmel Consulting Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Serving Traverse CityTailored Living Serving Traverse City
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Perry OH Home
Perry OH Home
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, composite countertops, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Middle Tennessee Home
Middle Tennessee Home
Designs By EdnaDesigns By Edna
Mudroom/Laundry
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, tonge and groove splashback, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Lafayette Hill Traditional Kitchen
Stimmel Consulting GroupStimmel Consulting Group
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.

Utility Room with Brown Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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