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Brown Utility Room with Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Miralia Design GroupMiralia Design Group
Black and white patterned tile give this room a play on contrast. The under mounted washer and dryer allow for an expansive countertop to fold clothes. A clothes hanging rod to manage dry and wet clothes. Shaker style doors add to the farmhouse look. The room doubles as a laundry and mud room. Shoe storage below a bench seat. Paneled walls with wall hooks. Open display shelf.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
Lochwood-Lozier Custom Home in Kenwood Park
Lochwood-Lozier Custom Home in Kenwood Park
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
By Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Preston townhouse
Preston townhouse
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
European laundry hiding behind stunning George Fethers Oak bi-fold doors. Caesarstone benchtop, warm strip lighting, light grey matt square tile splashback and grey joinery. Entrance hallway also features George Fethers veneer suspended bench.
Modern Laundry Room Inspo
Modern Laundry Room Inspo
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Style & storage all in one!? Even the functional rooms in your home can show your personal style. Tap the link in our bio to get started on your home remodel!
Laundry/Mudroom Renovation Northfield
Laundry/Mudroom Renovation Northfield
Kitchens & Baths UnlimitedKitchens & Baths Unlimited
Grattan Residence
Grattan Residence
Cronk Duch ArchitectureCronk Duch Architecture
Custom Clyde Hill Home
Custom Clyde Hill Home
Nip Tuck RemodelingNip Tuck Remodeling
A multi-purpose room including stacked washer/dryer, deep utility sink, quartz counters, dog shower, and dog bed.
Calle Del Cerrito
Calle Del Cerrito
Joseph Rodrigues InteriorsJoseph Rodrigues Interiors
Laundry Room Remodel
Safari House
Safari House
Kleinsmith Custom HomesKleinsmith Custom Homes
Project 2867-2 Longfellow Minneapolis Basement Remodel + Laundry + Storage
Project 2867-2 Longfellow Minneapolis Basement Remodel + Laundry + Storage
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This Arts & Crafts home in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis was built in 1926 and has all the features associated with that traditional architectural style. After two previous remodels (essentially the entire 1st & 2nd floors) the homeowners were ready to remodel their basement. The existing basement floor was in rough shape so the decision was made to remove the old concrete floor and pour an entirely new slab. A family room, spacious laundry room, powder bath, a huge shop area and lots of added storage were all priorities for the project. Working with and around the existing mechanical systems was a challenge and resulted in some creative ceiling work, and a couple of quirky spaces! Custom cabinetry from The Woodshop of Avon enhances nearly every part of the basement, including a unique recycling center in the basement stairwell. The laundry also includes a Paperstone countertop, and one of the nicest laundry sinks you’ll ever see. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry
Contemporary Laundry Room with Rift White Oak Cabinetry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Dettaglio porta scorrevole esterna stile industriale
Dettaglio porta scorrevole esterna stile industriale
2b Architects2b Architects
Piccolo bagno lavanderia con arredamento realizzato su misura
#howboutdemwalnuts
#howboutdemwalnuts
UserUser
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Laundry/Mudroom Renovation Northfield
Laundry/Mudroom Renovation Northfield
Kitchens & Baths UnlimitedKitchens & Baths Unlimited
Rural Omaha
Rural Omaha
Artistic Cabinetry LLCArtistic Cabinetry LLC
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
Maple shaker style boot room and fitted storage cupboards installed in the utility room of a beautiful period property in Sefton Village. The centrepiece is the settle with canopy which provides a large storage area beneath the double flip up lids and hanging space for a large number of coats, hats and scalves. Handcrafted in Lancashire using solid maple. Photos: Ian Hampson (icadworx.co.uk)
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates

Brown Utility Room with Grey Worktops 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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