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

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The Architects House
The Architects House
Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & LivingGrid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living
Andy Haslam
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, limestone flooring, beige floors, white worktops, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, white walls and grey cabinets.
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Laundry Room Cabinetry
Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.
A moody navy blue in this laundry room gives the space depth without feeling cold or overwhelming. Adding an island gives the space ample room for sorting and folding.
Lavanderia en el Atico
Lavanderia en el Atico
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Taren Point Project
Taren Point Project
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
The star in this space is the view, so a subtle, clean-line approach was the perfect kitchen design for this client. The spacious island invites guests and cooks alike. The inclusion of a handy 'home admin' area is a great addition for clients with busy work/home commitments. The combined laundry and butler's pantry is a much used area by these clients, who like to entertain on a regular basis. Plenty of storage adds to the functionality of the space. The TV Unit was a must have, as it enables perfect use of space, and placement of components, such as the TV and fireplace. The small bathroom was cleverly designed to make it appear as spacious as possible. A subtle colour palette was a clear choice.
From dark & dingy to beautiful
From dark & dingy to beautiful
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Before: brown and boring laundry room, After: Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Edgware HA8
Edgware HA8
Finchley KitchensFinchley Kitchens
Utility room to house the addtional fridge/freezer and launrdry , broom cupboard and boiler housing, 2.5m x 2.2m approx
This is an example of a small l-shaped utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Cuarto de lavado
Cuarto de lavado
SincroSincro
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The Outpost
The Outpost
Koviak BuiltKoviak Built
Laundry area with stairs and walnut paneling.
Modern utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Дом в Переделкино
Дом в Переделкино
Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiorsАнна Жемерева / ORT-interiors
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Moscow with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Sarasota Design Studio 11Sarasota Design Studio 11
Photo of a large nautical u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, glass tiled splashback, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Reforma Lavadero
Reforma Lavadero
Gronn EstudioGronn Estudio
Inspiration for a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Brewer residence Wodonga
Brewer residence Wodonga
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Bilbao with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Дом в Переделкино
Дом в Переделкино
Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiorsАнна Жемерева / ORT-interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white worktops, an utility sink, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and beige floors.
Edgware HA8
Edgware HA8
Finchley KitchensFinchley Kitchens
Utility room to house the addtional fridge/freezer and launrdry , broom cupboard and boiler housing, 2.5m x 2.2m approx
Small l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Appartamento di 85 mq
Appartamento di 85 mq
Molteni e Tornaghi architettiMolteni e Tornaghi architetti
Locale lavanderia con lavatrice ed asciugatrice affiancate e e mobili pensili porta detersivi
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Lavanderia en el Atico
Lavanderia en el Atico
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
This is an example of a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Lavanderia en el Atico
Lavanderia en el Atico
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
Medium sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Edgware HA8
Edgware HA8
Finchley KitchensFinchley Kitchens
Utility room to house the addtional fridge/freezer and launrdry , broom cupboard and boiler housing, 2.5m x 2.2m approx
Inspiration for a small l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Brown Splashback 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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