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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large classic galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Upscale Transitional
Upscale Transitional
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and beige walls.
Modern Fleming Island Home
Modern Fleming Island Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
Grade II Listed Building; Full Rennovation
UserUser
Simon Callaghan Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sussex with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Sonoma Inspired - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com
Sonoma Inspired - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Haute DesignsHaute Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
St Lucia
St Lucia
New Leaf Design StudiosNew Leaf Design Studios
The laundry has been completely replaced with this fresh, clean and functional laundry.. This image shows the pull out bench extension pushed back when not in use
Lake Dunmore Renovation
Lake Dunmore Renovation
Smith & McClainSmith & McClain
Small beach style single-wall utility room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.
Clausen: Byron Center, MI
Clausen: Byron Center, MI
Celebrity Builders, LLCCelebrity Builders, LLC
Photos by Kaity
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Wooded Lake House Renovation
Wooded Lake House Renovation
Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + designElizabeth Herrmann architecture + design
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cripe Renovation
Cripe Renovation
RelianceReliance
The laundry room is spacious and inviting with side by side appliances, lots of storage and work space.
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a single-bowl sink.
Home Organization Solutions
Home Organization Solutions
ORG HomeORG Home
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and a built-in sink.
North Port Ct Kitchen
North Port Ct Kitchen
Alliance Home RemodelingAlliance Home Remodeling
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
Debra Winston, UDCPDebra Winston, UDCP
The stacked washer and dryer are a compact solution for a tight space. The heat pump dryer us ductless, saving energy and money.
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow worktops.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
Sally Morgan ArchitectSally Morgan Architect
Colin Charles
Design ideas for a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Central Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown Floors 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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