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Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
Photo taken as you walk into the Laundry Room from the Garage. Doorway to Kitchen is to the immediate right in photo. Photo tile mural (from The Tile Mural Store www.tilemuralstore.com ) behind the sink was used to evoke nature and waterfowl on the nearby Chesapeake Bay, as well as an entry focal point of interest for the room. Photo taken by homeowner.
Creek Hill Remodel
Creek Hill Remodel
Michaelson Homes LLCMichaelson Homes LLC
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Sunny High Residence
Sunny High Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
The Villas
The Villas
Unique Homes IowaUnique Homes Iowa
Woodland Renovation
Woodland Renovation
Deborah LeamannDeborah Leamann
This laundry has the same stone flooring as the mudroom connecting the two spaces visually. While the wallpaper and matching fabric also tie into the mudroom area. Raised washer and dryer make use easy breezy. A Kohler sink with pull down faucet from Newport brass make doing laundry a fun task.
Raleigh Transitional
Raleigh Transitional
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This project consisted of stripping everything to the studs and removing walls on half of the first floor and replacing with custom finishes creating an open concept with zoned living areas.
Narragansett, Rhode Island - Farmhouse - Laundry Room Countertop
Narragansett, Rhode Island - Farmhouse - Laundry Room Countertop
Grothouse Wood CountertopsGrothouse Wood Countertops
Countertop Wood: Reclaimed Oak Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" thick Size: 28 5/8" x 81 1/8" Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Matte Wood Stain: N/A Notes on interior decorating with wood countertops: This laundry room is part of the 2018 TOH Idea House in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This 2,700-square-foot Craftsman-style cottage features abundant built-ins, a guest quarters over the garage, and dreamy spaces for outdoor “staycation” living. Photography: Nat Rea Photography Builder: Sweenor Builders
Somerset TA10, Utility
Somerset TA10, Utility
British Standard by Plain EnglishBritish Standard by Plain English
Practicality and budget were the focus in this design for a Utility Room that does double duty. A bright colour was chosen for the paint and a very cheerfully frilled skirt adds on. A deep sink can deal with flowers, the washing or the debris from a muddy day out of doors. It's important to consider the function(s) of a room. We like a combo when possible.
Modernes Landhaus
Modernes Landhaus
Joyful LivingJoyful Living
Der große Hauswirtschaftsraum ist mit hohen Schränken ausgestattet, die alle Vorräte und diverse Utensilien beherbergen. In diesem Raum finden sich auch Waschmaschine, Trockner und die Dampfstation zum Aufdämpfen der Kleidung.
Family Friendly First Floor Remodel
Family Friendly First Floor Remodel
Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
The new laundry room is conveniently located off the master bedroom with sliding barn door for quick access.
洗う、干す、しまう全てが完結
洗う、干す、しまう全てが完結
吉田建設株式会社吉田建設株式会社
洗う、干す、しまうが全て完結。家事動線を考えつつ、空間にもこだわりました。 大きな収納棚はお子様の朝の身支度もここでできるので楽ちん。
Country Manor
Country Manor
The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.The Blind Side Home Furnishings, Inc.
This laundry room provides a concealed ironing board in a drawer. The backsplash tile is tumbled to reflect an age old installation. www.press1photos.com
Appartement Diderot ll
Appartement Diderot ll
Agathe Marimbert architecteAgathe Marimbert architecte
Philippe Billard
Basement and laundry room
Basement and laundry room
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our client wanted a finished laundry room. We choose blue cabinets with a ceramic farmhouse sink, gold accessories, and a pattern back wall. The result is an eclectic space with lots of texture and pattern.
Bathroom Laundry Room
Bathroom Laundry Room
Brown Custom CarpentryBrown Custom Carpentry
This custom made slide out, is made to replace laundry baskets and discretely store dirty laundry. The Hard wood counter top, made from salvaged barn beams, clear coated for easy cleaning, provides a space to fold and organise clothes.
Fox Lane
Fox Lane
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Whitney Lyons
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Kleinsmith Custom HomesKleinsmith Custom Homes
Madison County Cabinets
Madison County Cabinets
Madison County Cabinets, Inc.Madison County Cabinets, Inc.
West Rd Renovation
West Rd Renovation
cedar street builderscedar street builders

Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Brown 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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