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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Brown Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Poulson Residence
Poulson Residence
B&B BuildersB&B Builders
Mud Room
Inspiration for a large single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
ADLER PROJECT
ADLER PROJECT
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
We added a matching utility cabinet, and floating shelf to the laundry and matched existing cabinetry.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, black splashback, marble splashback and feature lighting.
Modern Masterpiece
Modern Masterpiece
nFlight PhotographynFlight Photography
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
This is an example of an expansive rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Love That Laundry
Love That Laundry
RoomAntics InteriorsRoomAntics Interiors
Hidden behind these beautiful cabinets are a coat closet and a phone, mail and message station.
Medium sized classic separated utility room in DC Metro with brown cabinets, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hammer
Hammer
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Dickson Residence
Dickson Residence
MG Homes, LLCMG Homes, LLC
Washer, dryer hookups, extra storage room for the second fridge, storage shelves, clothes drying rod, stainless steel sink, modern brushed nickel fixtures, quartzite countertops, modern brown raised-panel cabinets, large brushed nickel modern drawer pulls and cabinet handles
Lake Conroe Transitional
Lake Conroe Transitional
Designing Your ViewDesigning Your View
Design ideas for a small traditional separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, granite splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Nehalem
Nehalem
Bergby Construction IncBergby Construction Inc
This laundry room has ample counter space for folding and a sink for hand washing. There's a hanging rod and open upper shelving for decoration or more storage.
American Craftsman Lakeside Retreat
American Craftsman Lakeside Retreat
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
Pass through laundry room is accented with custom cabinets above the washer and dryer. A small corner bench and cabinet provides a seating space. A closet provides additional storage space.
Rustic Hickory Renovation
Rustic Hickory Renovation
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
The redesign of this home was completed in KraftMaid's Durango Rustic Hickory in Sunset.
Medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tile & Stone
Tile & Stone
Carpet One Floor & Home- La Grande & EnterpriseCarpet One Floor & Home- La Grande & Enterprise
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Boise with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Spanish Revival Custom Home
Spanish Revival Custom Home
Jorge Ulibarri Custom HomesJorge Ulibarri Custom Homes
white-painted sliding barn doors open to the laundry room conserving space in the hallway because they require no clearance to open up in this Spanish Revival custom home by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri.
Interiors
Interiors
Mary Powell PhotographyMary Powell Photography
Photo by Mary Powell Photography
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, green walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown cabinets.
Love That Laundry
Love That Laundry
RoomAntics InteriorsRoomAntics Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in DC Metro with brown cabinets, beige walls, an integrated washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Schneider Custom Home
Schneider Custom Home
Brant Homes LLCBrant Homes LLC
Laundry room with sink.
Small classic galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Baskerville (ALSF14)
Baskerville (ALSF14)
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Laminate bench: Duropal Sahara Light Grey R6455VV with 40mm edges. Doors/drawers: satin lacquer Dulux Jasper. Handles: Annabelle satin nickle by Bauer. Note: Tiles and other features unknown - by owner.
Breckenridge Highfield
Breckenridge Highfield
Fazendin BrothersFazendin Brothers
Inspiration for a large rustic galley separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2015 Cache Valley Parade Home
2015 Cache Valley Parade Home
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Brown Cabinets 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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