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Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Miami Beach Condominium
Miami Beach Condominium
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Washing Room
Washing Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, brown floors and beige worktops.
Central Oregon Remodel
Central Oregon Remodel
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
Kuda Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and multi-coloured walls.
Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
SoCal Style Gets Contemporary Update, McKinney
SoCal Style Gets Contemporary Update, McKinney
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
When we embarked on designing this Santa-Barbara style townhome located on Craig Ranch’s prestigious 17th green, we immediately started visualizing the modern improvements we would make to reflect the clients’ true style. Lighting throughout the home was first on the list, then came floor coverings, wall coverings, and furnishings! Introducing brighter colors, modern frames, and bold patterns were key to balance out the heavier dark wood elements of both the home’s original architecture and some of the client’s existing pieces. Whimsical touches, elegant appointments, and sophisticated style are prevalent throughout this new modernized abode. creating a fresh feel in each room.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Smart House
Smart House
ForTech SolutionsForTech Solutions
Photo of a mediterranean separated utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Closet Factory of KentuckyCloset Factory of Kentucky
We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, a built-in sink, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room Medallion Gold Line Newcastle cherry cabinets in Brandywine and Ebony Glaze with legacy distressing were installed with Absolute Black Granite Countertops. And a Lenova single bowl Granite sink 25x22x9 with a chiseled front.
Lesesne Street 3
Lesesne Street 3
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Tech Lighting, Quartzite countertop, LG Styler Steam Unit, York Wallcoverings
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, window splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Cross Laundry Room
Cross Laundry Room
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Photo of a traditional utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, multi-coloured walls, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room Medallion Gold Line Newcastle cherry cabinets in Brandywine and Ebony Glaze with legacy distressing were installed with Absolute Black Granite Countertops. And a Lenova single bowl Granite sink 25x22x9 with a chiseled front.
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Closet Factory of KentuckyCloset Factory of Kentucky
We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Red Cedar Lake House
Red Cedar Lake House
Lundin Architects LLCLundin Architects LLC
Photo of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Washing Room
Washing Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, brown floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Laundry Room with Cherry Cabinets and Granite Countertops ~ Medina OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room Medallion Gold Line Newcastle cherry cabinets in Brandywine and Ebony Glaze with legacy distressing were installed with Absolute Black Granite Countertops. And a Lenova single bowl Granite sink 25x22x9 with a chiseled front.

Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls 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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