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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and tongue and groove walls.
REMODEL 22-103
REMODEL 22-103
GB General ContractorsGB General Contractors
Interior remodel Kitchen, ½ Bath, Utility, Family, Foyer, Living, Fireplace, Porte-Cochere, Rear Porch Porte-Cochere Removed Privacy wall opening the entire main entrance area. Add cultured Stone to Columns base. Foyer Entry Removed Walls, Halls, Storage, Utility to open into great room that flows into Kitchen and Dining. Dining Fireplace was completely rebuilt and finished with cultured stone. New hardwood flooring. Large Fan. Kitchen all new Custom Stained Cabinets with Under Cabinet and Interior lighting and Seeded Glass. New Tops, Backsplash, Island, Farm sink and Appliances that includes Gas oven and undercounter Icemaker. Utility Space created. New Tops, Farm sink, Cabinets, Wood floor, Entry. Back Patio finished with Extra large fans and Extra-large dog door. Materials Fireplace & Columns Cultured Stone Counter tops 3 CM Bianco Antico Granite with 2” Mitered Edge Flooring Karndean Van Gogh Ridge Core SCB99 Reclaimed Redwood Backsplash Herringbone EL31 Beige 1X3 Kohler 6489-0 White Cast Iron Whitehaven Farm Sink
Oak Mountain Remodel
Oak Mountain Remodel
UserUser
Cross Country Photography
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and brown worktops.
Don't Forget the Laundry Room
Don't Forget the Laundry Room
BPL Design GroupBPL Design Group
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Top alto spessore in wegè
Top alto spessore in wegè
FALEGNAMERIA VALERIANIFALEGNAMERIA VALERIANI
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, brown worktops and a drop ceiling.
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
Closer photo of counter top, sink, backsplash, and photo tile mural. Note: See the exposed top edge of the Farm Sink relative to the granite. This exposed edge is used to support a "Folded Laundry Board" that can be seen to the left of the base cabinet, against the stackable washer/dryer. Photo taken by Homeowner.
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
The Homeowner custom cut/finished a butcher block top (at the same thickness (1") of the granite counter-top), to be placed on the farm sink which increased the amount of available space to fold laundry, etc. Note: the faucet merely swings out of the way. 2nd note: a square butcher block of the proper desired length and width and thickness can be purchased online, and then finished (round the corners to proper radius of Farm Sink corners, finish with several coats of clear coat polyurethane), as the homeowner did. Photo taken by homeowner.
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
Photo taken as you walk into the Laundry Room from the Garage. Doorway to Kitchen is to the immediate right in photo. Photo tile mural (from The Tile Mural Store www.tilemuralstore.com ) behind the sink was used to evoke nature and waterfowl on the nearby Chesapeake Bay, as well as an entry focal point of interest for the room. Photo taken by homeowner.
REMODEL 22-103
REMODEL 22-103
GB General ContractorsGB General Contractors
Interior remodel Kitchen, ½ Bath, Utility, Family, Foyer, Living, Fireplace, Porte-Cochere, Rear Porch Porte-Cochere Removed Privacy wall opening the entire main entrance area. Add cultured Stone to Columns base. Foyer Entry Removed Walls, Halls, Storage, Utility to open into great room that flows into Kitchen and Dining. Dining Fireplace was completely rebuilt and finished with cultured stone. New hardwood flooring. Large Fan. Kitchen all new Custom Stained Cabinets with Under Cabinet and Interior lighting and Seeded Glass. New Tops, Backsplash, Island, Farm sink and Appliances that includes Gas oven and undercounter Icemaker. Utility Space created. New Tops, Farm sink, Cabinets, Wood floor, Entry. Back Patio finished with Extra large fans and Extra-large dog door. Materials Fireplace & Columns Cultured Stone Counter tops 3 CM Bianco Antico Granite with 2” Mitered Edge Flooring Karndean Van Gogh Ridge Core SCB99 Reclaimed Redwood Backsplash Herringbone EL31 Beige 1X3 Kohler 6489-0 White Cast Iron Whitehaven Farm Sink
REMODEL 22-103
REMODEL 22-103
GB General ContractorsGB General Contractors
Interior remodel Kitchen, ½ Bath, Utility, Family, Foyer, Living, Fireplace, Porte-Cochere, Rear Porch Porte-Cochere Removed Privacy wall opening the entire main entrance area. Add cultured Stone to Columns base. Foyer Entry Removed Walls, Halls, Storage, Utility to open into great room that flows into Kitchen and Dining. Dining Fireplace was completely rebuilt and finished with cultured stone. New hardwood flooring. Large Fan. Kitchen all new Custom Stained Cabinets with Under Cabinet and Interior lighting and Seeded Glass. New Tops, Backsplash, Island, Farm sink and Appliances that includes Gas oven and undercounter Icemaker. Utility Space created. New Tops, Farm sink, Cabinets, Wood floor, Entry. Back Patio finished with Extra large fans and Extra-large dog door. Materials Fireplace & Columns Cultured Stone Counter tops 3 CM Bianco Antico Granite with 2” Mitered Edge Flooring Karndean Van Gogh Ridge Core SCB99 Reclaimed Redwood Backsplash Herringbone EL31 Beige 1X3 Kohler 6489-0 White Cast Iron Whitehaven Farm Sink

Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Brown Worktops 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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