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Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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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
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.
Westchester Traditional
Westchester Traditional
ChangoChango
Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
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.
Petrie Terrace Residence
Petrie Terrace Residence
Room By RoomRoom By Room
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow worktops.
Riverwest Laundry Room
Riverwest Laundry Room
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Box Hill South
Laundry Box Hill South
No Fuss KitchensNo Fuss Kitchens
A compact Laundry for a unit
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Extra storage installed. Photography: DMax Photography
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Perth with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and an integrated sink.
Ballard Home Remodel
Ballard Home Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, brown floors, beige walls and white worktops.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
A matching cabinet features one side with hidden storage, with the other open to provide seating. The bench is upholstered in soft bouclé, perfect for removing or putting on shoes. The hand-blown wall sconce is suspended by a leather strap above this bench, illuminating the space. The bench toss pillow made from wool fabric features a digital print that looks like marble, adding comfort to the area while echoing material elements throughout the house.
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, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Mainsail Model - Office & Laundry Room
Mainsail Model - Office & Laundry Room
Emcy Interior DesignEmcy Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River
TruKitchensTruKitchens
Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Expansive modern u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige walls, porcelain flooring and white worktops.
Sapphire Farm
Sapphire Farm
Big Sky BuildersBig Sky Builders
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
London Garden Room
London Garden Room
Eckford Chong DesignEckford Chong Design
This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.
All Natural - All Modern
All Natural - All Modern
Palazzo Kitchens & AppliancesPalazzo Kitchens & Appliances
The laundry has kept the design style of the kitchen, using the same timber door fronts, and the black handless feature. Note the hanging rail, and the impressive glass splash back made in 1 single piece!
Ridge Road Renovation
Ridge Road Renovation
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
DiCicco
DiCicco
Florida Designer CabinetryFlorida Designer Cabinetry
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink and brown floors.
Laurysen Built-ins & Closets
Laurysen Built-ins & Closets
Bridgepoint Woodworking • Kitchen & BathBridgepoint Woodworking • Kitchen & Bath
Large classic utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with Light Wood 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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