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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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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.
Summerwood
Summerwood
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Design ideas for a small rural single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Walker Woods
Walker Woods
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Rumley Lofts Renovation
Rumley Lofts Renovation
Haven & Co.Haven & Co.
D&M Images
Inspiration for a small urban single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with white cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, white walls and brown floors.
Buchanan Renovation
Buchanan Renovation
Ferguson ConstructionFerguson Construction
This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
UserUser
Design by Lisa Côté of Closet Works
Design ideas for a medium sized modern separated utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Light Modern Condo
Light Modern Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the open floor plan connects the different levels of the home to outdoor living spaces. A private patio to the side of the home is connected to both levels by a mid-level entrance on the stairway. This access to the private outdoor living area provides a step outside of the traditional condominium lifestyle into a new desirable, high-end stand-alone condominium.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, laminate countertops and grey worktops.
Stanley Residence
Stanley Residence
Jennifer Langford AIA CNU PAJennifer Langford AIA CNU PA
Mark Koper
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Citylife Penthouse Apartment Laundry
Citylife Penthouse Apartment Laundry
Nicola Manning DesignNicola Manning Design
Photography - Mark Scowen
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Ascot Residence, Perth
Ascot Residence, Perth
Chalmers and Co DesignChalmers and Co Design
Timber benchtops warm up the otherwise clean white laundry. The long bench and overhead storage cupboards make a practical working space. Interior design by C.Jong Photography by Pixel Poetry
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This large, light laundry room provide a great oasis for laundry and other activities. Kasdan Construction Management, In House Photography.
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Newark with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Space efficient New Zealand laundry configured for front loading washer and dryer. Convenient overhead storage and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and white walls.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Farmhouse utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Landa River House
Landa River House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Arthur Addition
Arthur Addition
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops 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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