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Connecticut Estate
Connecticut Estate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Laundry/Mud Room For A Busy Family
Crown Point CabinetryCrown Point Cabinetry
Photography by Crown Point Cabinetry
Pound Ridge, Laundry Room
Pound Ridge, Laundry Room
Tarallo Kitchen and Bath, Inc.Tarallo Kitchen and Bath, Inc.
Kewamee
Kewamee
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
This beautiful brand new construction by Spinnaker Development in Irvine Terrace exudes the California lifestyle. With approximately 4,525 square feet of living space on over 13,300 square foot lot, this magnificent single story 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is complete with custom finish carpentry, a state of the art Control Four home automation system and ample amenities. The grand, gourmet kitchen opens to the great room, while a formal dining and living room with adjacent sun room open to the spectacular backyard. Ideal for entertaining, bi-fold doors allow indoor and outdoor spaces to flow. The outdoor pavilion with chef’s kitchen and bar, stone fireplace and flat screen tv creates the perfect lounge while relaxing by the sparkling pool and spa. Mature landscaping in the park like setting brings a sense of absolute privacy. The secluded master suite with custom built-in cabinetry, a walk in closet and elegant master bath is a perfect retreat. Complete with a butler’s pantry, walk in wine cellar, top of the line appliances and a 3 car garage this turnkey custom home is offered completely furnished.
Jenny Rausch
Jenny Rausch
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Denash photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch C.K.D This fabulous laundry room is a favorite. The distressed cabinetry with tumbled stone floor and custom piece of furniture sets it apart from any traditional laundry room. Bead board walls, granite countertop, beautiful blue gray washer dryer built in. The under counter laundry with folding area and dry sink are highly functional for any homeowner.
Cubbage Laundry Room
Cubbage Laundry Room
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Features: Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style; Rope Moulding; Custom Wood Hood; Enkeboll # CBL-AO0 Corbels; Custom Turned Posts; Appliance Panels; Bar Area and Laundry Room Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Custom Painted and Glazed Finish; Custom Conestoga La Salle Full Overlay Door Style Countertops: Arandis Granite with Ogee Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & Design
Reaume Construction & DesignReaume Construction & Design
Some of my kitchens.
The Architects House
The Architects House
Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & LivingGrid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living
Andy Haslam
Hideaway Pet Dish Holder
Hideaway Pet Dish Holder
Wood-Mode Fine Custom CabinetryWood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry
This unique space is loaded with amenities devoted to pampering four-legged family members, including an island for brushing, built-in water fountain, and hideaway food dish holders.
Mud Room
Mud Room
UserUser
This is the mudroom/2nd laundry room of this house. It features Time-worn Travertine floors in a Versailles pattern with handmade ceramic leaf tile as accents. There is a full organization wall with cubbies and hanging storage for each child.
White & Black Farmhouse Kitchen
White & Black Farmhouse Kitchen
Smart Design Kitchen & BathSmart Design Kitchen & Bath
Cape Neddick Retreat
Cape Neddick Retreat
Opaline Interiors StudioOpaline Interiors Studio
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Los Gatos New Build
Los Gatos New Build
Holt Design HouseHolt Design House
Hills Residence
Hills Residence
MALONEMALONE
Laundry room
Laundry room
Haute DesignsHaute Designs
Luxury Lake Home
Luxury Lake Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Mud Room Makeover
Mud Room Makeover
Westhill IncWesthill Inc
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
Laundry room tile floor
Laundry room tile floor
Ruda MasonryRuda Masonry
Tiled the floor of a laundry room with contemporary tile, and Schluter DITRA, and installed a drain

Brown 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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