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Traditional Utility Room with Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Complete Laundry Room Remodel
Complete Laundry Room Remodel
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Enclosed the washer & dryer and installed a cabinet above the appliances.
Country Custom Built Home
Country Custom Built Home
Fiume InteriorsFiume Interiors
Kenwood Estates
Kenwood Estates
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
design by: Kennedy Cole Interior Design build by: Well Done photos by: Chad Mellon
Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photography: Jen Burner Photography
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Party of Five
Party of Five
Hi-Luxe InteriorsHi-Luxe Interiors
Mud Room Makeover
Mud Room Makeover
Rooms by RoxanneRooms by Roxanne
Wall mounted drying racks are a great use of space, custom wood counter adds a rustic touch
Large Laundry Room
Large Laundry Room
Designs by BSBDesigns by BSB
Cabinet Color: Guildford Green #HC-116 Walls: Carrington Beighe #HC-93 Often times the laundry room is forgotten or simply not given any consideration. Here is a sampling of my work with clients that take their laundry as serious business! In addition, take advantage of the footprint of the room and make it into something more functional for other projects and storage. Photos by JSPhotoFX and BeezEyeViewPhotography.com
Misc.
Misc.
Gunlock HomesGunlock Homes
2012 Fall Parade Of Homes
2012 Fall Parade Of Homes
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
The Elevated Cottage
The Elevated Cottage
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
University Park Renovation
University Park Renovation
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
Bradbury Street Craftsman Remodel
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
Stunning laundry room, mud room & dog shower
Stunning laundry room, mud room & dog shower
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
Moving the washer/dryer out of the kitchen into their own space was not a difficult decision. Meeting all of the programmatic requirements of this new room was a little trickier. Designing enough room to be able to wash the dogs and water houseplants, as well as folding laundry in a small space was solved by providing a removable countertop. When the counter is needed, the two pieces easily slide in place and they are pulled out of the way when the water is needed. When the dogs get a shower, the handspray works best, but for the plants the swing-arm potfiller serves optimally. The client had been saving these 19th century English transferware tiles for just such a project. The mahogany countertop, antique drying rack, windows and built-ins, and exquisite tile work make this a stunning room to do your laundry. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
John and Lauren’s Lake House
John and Lauren’s Lake House
C&J Custom Builders Inc.C&J Custom Builders Inc.
Timeless New Build
Timeless New Build
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Sunny High Residence
Sunny High Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Estate - Park City, Utah (37)
Estate - Park City, Utah (37)
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door

Traditional Utility Room with Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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