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Utility Room with Brown Walls and Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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M-Streets Master Suite Addition
M-Streets Master Suite Addition
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown walls.
Modern Cottage Dream Home in Edina
Modern Cottage Dream Home in Edina
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
This is an example of a classic utility room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Omnia ConstructionOmnia Construction
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks
Eve Mode DesignEve Mode Design
Sherman Oaks 1950s Style Galley Kitchen Updated for Couple Aging In Place The newly married couple in this Sherman Oaks residence knew they would age together in this house. It was a second marriage for each and they wanted their remodeled kitchen to reflect their shared aesthetic and functional needs. Here they could together enjoy cooking and entertaining for their many friends and family. The traditional-style kitchen was expanded by blending the kitchen, dining area and laundry, maximizing space and creating an open, airy environment. Custom white cabinets, dark granite counters, new lighting and a large sky light contribute to the feeling of a much larger, brighter space. The separate laundry room was eliminated and the washer/dryer are now hidden by pocket doors in the cabinetry. The adjacent bathroom was updated with white beveled tile, rich wall colors and a custom vanity to complement the new kitchen. The comfortable breakfast nook adds its own personality with a brightly cushioned custom banquette and antique table that the owner was determined to keep! Photos: Christian Romero
486 Plantation Club Villas
486 Plantation Club Villas
Carey North DesignsCarey North Designs
Photo of a small coastal single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Salishan Beach House Remodel
Salishan Beach House Remodel
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey cabinets.
Primavera
Primavera
Manhattan Home BuildersManhattan Home Builders
Medium sized coastal single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer and porcelain flooring.
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Hamptons Style House
Hamptons Style House
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Bloor Homes utility room
Bloor Homes utility room
Coppice GuildCoppice Guild
David Parmiter
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse utility room in Wiltshire with brown walls, wood worktops, white floors and beige worktops.
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small traditional utility room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring and a dado rail.
The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
LifeStyle Home BuildersLifeStyle Home Builders
Photo by Bryan Chavez
Photo of a traditional utility room in Richmond with yellow walls and ceramic flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Cabinetry PlusCabinetry Plus
This is an example of a medium sized vintage galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
名古屋市のM様邸
名古屋市のM様邸
たかはし設計たかはし設計
This is an example of a world-inspired galley utility room in Nagoya with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Mudroom & Laundry Combo
Thompson RemodelingThompson Remodeling
This fantastic mudroom and laundry room combo keeps this family organized. With twin boys, having a spot to drop-it-and-go or pick-it-up-and-go was a must. Two lockers allow for storage of everyday items and they can keep their shoes in the cubbies underneath. Any dirty clothes can be dropped off in the hamper for the wash; keeping all the mess here in the mudroom rather than traipsing all through the house.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.

Utility Room with Brown Walls and Yellow 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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