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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wood walls.
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.
The Block 2017
The Block 2017
Tile Space New ZealandTile Space New Zealand
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Yorba Linda, CA.
Yorba Linda, CA.
The Kitchen Design CenterThe Kitchen Design Center
Omega Cabinetry
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Pointed Pines Lodge
Pointed Pines Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Natalie Jonas
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and brown walls.
Avila Model - Classic Series
Avila Model - Classic Series
Timber Block HomesTimber Block Homes
The perfect vacation destination can be found in the Avila. The main floor features everything needed to create a cozy cottage. An open living room with dining area off the kitchen is perfect for both weekend family and family getaways, or entertaining friends. A bedroom and bathroom is on the main floor, and the loft features plenty of living space for a second bedroom. The main floor bedroom and bathroom means everything you need is right at your fingertips. Use the spacious loft for a second bedroom, an additional living room, or even an office. www.timberblock.com
Portfolio
Portfolio
Paul R. Whitehead Flooring & DesignPaul R. Whitehead Flooring & Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry and Craft Rooms
Laundry and Craft Rooms
Design Classics Construction ProfessionalsDesign Classics Construction Professionals
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Custom Maple Cappuccino Cabinets
Custom Maple Cappuccino Cabinets
Shay Cabinetry, Inc.Shay Cabinetry, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and brown walls.
Cranston Residence
Cranston Residence
Lush Interiors Inc.Lush Interiors Inc.
Laundry room with vintage prints.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
My Work
My Work
Woodcraft Kitchen CabinetsWoodcraft Kitchen Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Utility
Utility
CNL ConstructionCNL Construction
utility and laundry room
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Specialty Work
Specialty Work
Steve Craig Custom Painting & Construction, LLCSteve Craig Custom Painting & Construction, LLC
Laundry Room with Venetian plaster, Granite Counter Top, finishing of all Wood Doors, Trim, and Cabinets.
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Tuscan
Tuscan
Character House HomesCharacter House Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nelson
Nelson
Premier BuildersPremier Builders
This is an example of a classic utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and ceramic flooring.
Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wood walls.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Abbeville Village
Abbeville Village
Into interior designInto interior design
This is an example of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and wood walls.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Brown 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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