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Brown Galley Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy
Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo • Maharam Symmetry wallpaper in "Patina" • custom cabinetry by Amazonia Cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore 1476 "Squirrel Tail" • polished Crema Marfil countertop • Solids in Design tile backsplash in bone matte • Artesso faucet by Brizo • Isla Intarsia 8” Hex tile floor by Kingwood in "nut" • Emtek 86213 satin nickel cabinet knobs • Leona Hamper from World Market
Chappaqua Interior Renovation
Chappaqua Interior Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photographer: Rob Karosis Interior Designer: Amy Hirsh Interiors
South Reno Kitchen Update
South Reno Kitchen Update
Unique Design Cabinet CompanyUnique Design Cabinet Company
Ironing board in a drawer. Craftsman styled Knotty Alder cabinetry, full overlay cabinet construction; soft close hinges & drawer guides; oil rubbed bronze hardware; engineered counter tops. Images by UDCC
Double pocket doors to laundry
Double pocket doors to laundry
Good Construction IncGood Construction Inc
Double pocket doors allow wheelchair access to laundry but also can be closed off when needed. We also added an occupancy sensor for the overhead light.
Craftsman Style Home
Craftsman Style Home
BGI DesignBGI Design
Storage, hanging clothes and folding areas make this the ideal laundry room. Michael Hunter Photography
Victorian Country House
Victorian Country House
Laura Passey Interiors LtdLaura Passey Interiors Ltd
Utility Room
Camp Addition/renovation
Camp Addition/renovation
Spurling DesignSpurling Design
Laundry closet opens to the hall.
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Expansive Master Closet and Laundry Area
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
-Cabinets: HAAS ,Cherry wood species with a Barnwood Stain and Shakertown – V door style -Berenson cabinetry hardware 9425-4055 -Flooring: SHAW Napa Plank 6x24 tiles for floor and shower surround Niche tiles are SHAW Napa Plank 2 x 21 with GLAZZIO Crystal Morning mist accent/Silverado Power group -Laundry wall Tile: Glazzio Crystal Morning mist/Silverado power grout -Countertops: Cambria Quartz Berwyn on sink in bathroom Vicostone Onyx White Polished in laundry area, desk and master closet
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
Eichler Inspired Mid Century
By DesignBy Design
Sunny High Residence
Sunny High Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Warren Home RestorationsWarren Home Restorations
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Suzanne MacCrone RogersSuzanne MacCrone Rogers
Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. The laundry room has a fabulous white enamel and iron trough sink with double goose neck faucets - ideal for scrubbing dirty farmer's clothing. The cabinet and shelving were custom made using the reclaimed wood from the farm. A quartz counter for folding laundry is set above the washer and dryer. A ribbed glass panel was installed in the door to the laundry room, which was retrieved from a wood pile, so that the light from the room's window would flow through to the dressing room and vestibule, while still providing privacy between the spaces. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB
Apparition (ML)
Apparition (ML)
Look Master BuilderLook Master Builder
This Laundry room/ mudroom sits off the garage entry and give access to either the walk through pantry or hallway leading to the foyer. The bench and cubbies are great for keeping the family organized and the room tidy. The over countertop over the washer dryer provides a clean space for storage, folding laundry or putting down grocery bags. Maple Cabinets flank the washer/dryer and are perfect storage for cleaning supplies and laundry needs. The Tile flooring runs right though to the walk through pantry.
Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH
Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.
Craftsman
Craftsman
H.G. McCullough DesignersH.G. McCullough Designers
Jerry Butts-Photographer
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
The Alder shaker cabinets in the mud room have a ship wall accent behind the matte black coat hooks. The mudroom is off of the garage and connects to the laundry room and primary closet to the right, and then into the pantry and kitchen to the left. This mudroom is the perfect drop zone spot for shoes, coats, and keys. With cubbies above and below, there's a place for everything in this mudroom design.
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Thrall Farmhouse
Thrall Farmhouse
mfm design groupmfm design group
Mudroom and Laundry looking towards the bathroom.
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
ING ConstructionING Construction
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units

Brown Galley Utility Room 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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