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World-Inspired Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Contemporary New Construction in McLean, VA
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in DC Metro with feature lighting.
Howe Street - Vancouver
Howe Street - Vancouver
FairTradeWorksFairTradeWorks
The long haul way into this condo now has a functional space that is aesthetically by tucking away the laundry room and storage area behind wooden, vertically slatted doors.
Bathroom Remodel- 1128 Leisure Lane
Bathroom Remodel- 1128 Leisure Lane
Toupin ConstructionToupin Construction
Photo of a world-inspired laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer.
Princevilla
Princevilla
JNM CreatorsJNM Creators
utility room converted to mandir
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Ahmedabad.
Turner Residence
Turner Residence
Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
2016.11.20 神奈川の家 2
2016.11.20 神奈川の家 2
Shinji Ito　伊藤 真司Shinji Ito　伊藤 真司
「ホーム＆デコール バイザシー」／神奈川エコハウス株式会社／Photo by Shinji Ito　伊藤 真司
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Other.
Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
Indian River Retreat
Indian River Retreat
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Design ideas for a large world-inspired l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Luxury Waterfront Home
Luxury Waterfront Home
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Mike Seidel Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Seattle.
PROYECTOS REALIZADOS
PROYECTOS REALIZADOS
HOME STAGING 360HOME STAGING 360
Inspiration for a small world-inspired utility room in Madrid.
川田町の家
川田町の家
株式会社Vent計画設計室株式会社Vent計画設計室
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Other.
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Luxury Waterfront Home Builder
Design ideas for a large world-inspired galley separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey walls.
ランドリールーム
ランドリールーム
ヒトコミデザインヒトコミデザイン
World-inspired utility room in Other.
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
Invincible H2O vinyl #171 Sunwashed
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Signature Series Model
Signature Series Model
Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.
Our Fabulous Features Include: Beautiful Lake Front Home-site Private guest wing Open Great Room Design Gourmet Kitchen to die for Burton's Original All Glass Dining Room Infinity Edge Pool/Spa Outdoor Living with FP All Glass View-Wall at Master BR
エムズモデルハウス　家事室
エムズモデルハウス　家事室
株式会社エムズアソシエイツ株式会社エムズアソシエイツ
Design ideas for a world-inspired single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops and white walls.
Bedfordale House
Bedfordale House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
World-inspired utility room in Perth.
西田辺の家
西田辺の家
大野アトリエ大野アトリエ
This is an example of a world-inspired single-wall utility room in Osaka with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Tampico - High Rise 1
41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Tampico - High Rise 1
41 West41 West
Inspiration for a world-inspired utility room in Other.
Luxurious Bathroom
Luxurious Bathroom
Crewzz, IncCrewzz, Inc
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

World-Inspired Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired utility design.

What do I need in my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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