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Eclectic Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen Extension
Kitchen Extension
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bootroom & Utility Room. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Remodeled Laundry Room
Remodeled Laundry Room
Earthrite Construction, LLCEarthrite Construction, LLC
Doug Edmunds
Addition
Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
LED Edison bulbs provide a warm glow from the island chandelier. The existing brick exterior of the house was left exposed and white-washed with the wall color used throughout the room. Joseph Quinlan, Communio Media
Luxury Vinyl Plank Laundry Room
Luxury Vinyl Plank Laundry Room
Rite Rug FlooringRite Rug Flooring
Luxe Plank FasTak Limed Oak Chateau Gray
Eclectic Attic Finish
Eclectic Attic Finish
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
A laundry area is tucked into a side of the attic, giving the owner the ability to clean clothes without having to lug laundry baskets down stairs. A skylight provides natural light, and a curtain pulls shut to hide the area.
Forever Estate - 2015 Luxury Tour
Forever Estate - 2015 Luxury Tour
Peter Eskuche, AIAPeter Eskuche, AIA
Spacecrafters
Interior Pictures of 2007 Parade
Interior Pictures of 2007 Parade
Kyle Lindsey Custom HomesKyle Lindsey Custom Homes
Saddle Horn
Saddle Horn
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Laundry butler's pantry
Laundry butler's pantry
Inndesign Inc.Inndesign Inc.
The wooden heads were saved for this special project. The doors are a simple shaker door but look rustic by combining the dark stain and adding a rust colored heavy knob.
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
S Residence-Remodel/Addition
Cascade Lumber CompanyCascade Lumber Company
Storage galore in this main floor laundry room!
Pet Parlor
Pet Parlor
Savvy Cabinetry Design InteriorsSavvy Cabinetry Design Interiors
Sinjin House - Forest Lodge
Sinjin House - Forest Lodge
Norrsken Ko.Norrsken Ko.
Reforma slow emmme studio lavandería vivienda Las Tablas
Reforma slow emmme studio lavandería vivienda Las Tablas
Emmme StudioEmmme Studio
Este espacio que en un principio podría parecer un espacio perdido y residual en la vivienda pasa a tener un toque especial. Se coloca la zona de lavandería con lavadora y secadora apiladas en un armario visto. Ambas están completadas con un armario cerrado para los elementos de limpieza y una zona abierta con perchero que apoya perfectamente a los electrodomésticos. Además se utiliza un azulejo en la zona húmeda para no tener problemas con el agua. emmme studio
Turn of the Century Remodel
Turn of the Century Remodel
JALIN Design, LLCJALIN Design, LLC
Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen Renovations
Belle Ville Design BuildBelle Ville Design Build
Old Florida River House
Old Florida River House
Pullman WestPullman West
Trelawny Circle
Trelawny Circle
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
A person’s home is the place where their personality can flourish. In this client’s case, it was their love for their native homeland of Kenya, Africa. One of the main challenges with these space was to remain within the client’s budget. It was important to give this home lots of character, so hiring a faux finish artist to hand-paint the walls in an African inspired pattern for powder room to emphasizing their existing pieces was the perfect solution to staying within their budget needs. Each room was carefully planned to showcase their African heritage in each aspect of the home. The main features included deep wood tones paired with light walls, and dark finishes. A hint of gold was used throughout the house, to complement the spaces and giving the space a bit of a softer feel.
Eclectic Designs
Eclectic Designs
Atlas Custom Cabinets LtdAtlas Custom Cabinets Ltd
Design the way you love to live. Perfect storage idea with washer and dryer. Cabinets made with slab doors and big B.handles.Perfect combination of colors of doors and counter-top. #cabinetworks #millwork #storageideas #atlascustomcabinets Atlas Custom Cabinets: | Address: 14722 64th Avenue, Unit 6 Surrey, British Columbia V3S 1X7 Canada | Office: (604) 594-1199 | Website: http://www.atlascabinets.ca/ (Surrey, B.C.)
It's Not just Black and White
It's Not just Black and White
JoAnn Lyles, CKD –Riverhead Building SupplyJoAnn Lyles, CKD –Riverhead Building Supply
Tall glass front cabinet in laundry adds additional storage for kitchen. Interior lighting and fresh Snowfall painted interior makes it special.
Young Family-Family Room Transformation
Young Family-Family Room Transformation
UserUser
Photography: Megan Chaffin

Eclectic Brown Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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