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

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Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish
Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Brookhaven I, Andover recessed square door style in distressed pine with a ''Nut Brown'' finish. Caesar Stone's "Jerusalem Sand" honed granite with an eased edge at perimeter.
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
This large laundry and mudroom with attached powder room is spacious with plenty of room. The benches, cubbies and cabinets help keep everything organized and out of site.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Asheville, NC Pantry
Asheville, NC Pantry
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
Bella Systems, Custom built-in adjustable shelves for a laundry room/pantry. The shelves have a wood finish to match the existing finishes. the shelves are floor based and wall hung.
Osprey Landing
Osprey Landing
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
Large modern u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Starview (L11403)
Starview (L11403)
Real Log HomesReal Log Homes
Photos by Hadi Khademi, hadi@blueskyvirtualtours.com
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Medium sized classic separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Foreman Builders IncForeman Builders Inc
Multi functional mud room in a rural farm setting. Shower, toilet area, washer dryer, utility sink with a punch of color with black and white tile set diagonally to create more interest. Built by Foreman Builders, Winchester VA. e.g. Photography by Manon Roderick
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
Upper cabinets for laundry detergents and dryer suppies
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rural Industrial Home Renovation
Rural Industrial Home Renovation
Primus ProjectsPrimus Projects
This is an example of a medium sized industrial separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
Custom Estate | Crane Road Estates in St. Charles, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
Locker's for the kids book sacs, shoes, jackets, etc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
Utility sink.
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Red 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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