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Utility Room with Travertine Flooring and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room Half Bath
Laundry Room Half Bath
Pmade incPmade inc
This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Denver with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
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.
Oceanfront Remodel
Oceanfront Remodel
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Master Bedroom Laundry Room
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Mesa Makeover
Mesa Makeover
Valiant DesignValiant Design
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Photography by: Douglas Hunter
Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Kavanaugh Project
Kavanaugh Project
Tower Nine Kitchen & Bath RemodelingTower Nine Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Quist Residence
The Quist Residence
Khameleon Builders, Inc.Khameleon Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher House
Josephine Hurley ArchitectureJosephine Hurley Architecture
This is an example of a large retro utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
La Mesa Kitchen Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
Pairing their love of Mid-Century Modern design and collecting with the enjoyment they get out of entertaining at home, this client’s kitchen remodel in Linda Vista hit all the right notes. Set atop a hillside with sweeping views of the city below, the first priority in this remodel was to open up the kitchen space to take full advantage of the view and create a seamless transition between the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living space. A primary wall was removed and a custom peninsula/bar area was created to house the client’s extensive collection of glassware and bar essentials on a sleek shelving unit suspended from the ceiling and wrapped around the base of the peninsula. Light wood cabinetry with a retro feel was selected and provided the perfect complement to the unique backsplash which extended the entire length of the kitchen, arranged to create a distinct ombre effect that concentrated behind the Wolf range. Subtle brass fixtures and pulls completed the look while panels on the built in refrigerator created a consistent flow to the cabinetry. Additionally, a frosted glass sliding door off of the kitchen disguises a dedicated laundry room full of custom finishes. Raised built-in cabinetry houses the washer and dryer to put everything at eye level, while custom sliding shelves that can be hidden when not in use lessen the need for bending and lifting heavy loads of laundry. Other features include built-in laundry sorter and extensive storage.
Vista Hills Ranch
Vista Hills Ranch
Rockwood CabinetryRockwood Cabinetry
Remodel by Ostmo Construction Design by Stephanie Tottingham, architect Photos by Dale Lang of NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, travertine flooring and brown floors.
Roselle
Roselle
On Edge Design & ConstructionOn Edge Design & Construction
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
French Country Casual Rumson NJ
French Country Casual Rumson NJ
Town & Country Kitchen and BathTown & Country Kitchen and Bath
Patricia Burke
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and a dado rail.
Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland
Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland
Home Designs NorthwestHome Designs Northwest
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Turner Residence
Turner Residence
Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen in Niskayuna
Kitchen in Niskayuna
KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.
Meri Light/Sootie Studios Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Kitchen in Niskayuna
Kitchen in Niskayuna
KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.
Meri Light/Sootie Studios Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
711 Buena Vista
711 Buena Vista
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
Vincent Ivicevic
L-shaped utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Vencenzo
Vencenzo
Nations Homes IINations Homes II
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Low Country Farm - Main House
Low Country Farm - Main House
Jason Todd Bailey, LLC.Jason Todd Bailey, LLC.
Design Team: Karen Everhart Design Studio jason todd bailey llc. Molten Lamar Architects Charles Thompson Lighting Design Contractor: Howell Builders Inc.
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher House
Josephine Hurley ArchitectureJosephine Hurley Architecture
Photo of a large midcentury utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with Travertine Flooring 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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