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Utility Room with Beige Walls and Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Yucca Residence
Yucca Residence
Skylar Parker Construction & Development Inc.Skylar Parker Construction & Development Inc.
Louis Laundry Room
Louis Laundry Room
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This couple moved to Plano to be closer to their kids and grandchildren. When they purchased the home, they knew that the kitchen would have to be improved as they love to cook and gather as a family. The storage and prep space was not working for them and the old stove had to go! They loved the gas range that they had in their previous home and wanted to have that range again. We began this remodel by removing a wall in the butlers pantry to create a more open space. We tore out the old cabinets and soffit and replaced them with cherry Kraftmaid cabinets all the way to the ceiling. The cabinets were designed to house tons of deep drawers for ease of access and storage. We combined the once separated laundry and utility office space into one large laundry area with storage galore. Their new kitchen and laundry space is now super functional and blends with the adjacent family room. Photography by Versatile Imaging (Lauren Brown)
77 Audubon Lakes
77 Audubon Lakes
Ron Lee HomesRon Lee Homes
2 Country Club Drive
2 Country Club Drive
The Debbie Woerner TeamThe Debbie Woerner Team
Sater Design Collection's 6945 "San Sebastian" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6945 "San Sebastian" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Spanish home plan "San Sebastian" (Plan #6945). saterdesign.com
Southwest Calgary | New Home | Laundry Room
Southwest Calgary | New Home | Laundry Room
Empire Kitchen & BathEmpire Kitchen & Bath
Transitional/Modern Home
Transitional/Modern Home
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
A warm colour palette in a transtional/modern space, perfect for any family. Floor to ceiling custom cabinetry provides an abundance of storage, adding functionality to the mudroom and close access to the laundry area. Danene Lenstra - photography
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Premier WoodworkingPremier Woodworking
A beautiful custom laundry room done in dark walnut custom cabinets, with a barn door, granite countertops, space for hanging clothes and laundry sink. Lisa Brown (photographer)
Riverbend 2016
Riverbend 2016
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Scot Zimmerman Photography
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
Tile Work
Tile Work
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Custom tile work to compliment the outstanding home design by Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!
Our Work
Our Work
Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLCJim Quigley Custom Homes LLC
Timeless and smart on the Links
Timeless and smart on the Links
Capstone Custom BuildersCapstone Custom Builders
The Parker
The Parker
Tilson HomesTilson Homes
The Parker is perfect for the growing family. A great entertaining space is created as the family room and dining room adjoin the country porch. The homemaker’s kitchen includes 2 walls of cabinets, a corner pantry and a large island with open bartop. Tour the fully furnished model at our Weatherford Model Home Center.
River
River
SPO Construction, Inc.SPO Construction, Inc.
360vtour.net
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
MeliAnne CreationsMeliAnne Creations
Conception espace vie
Conception espace vie
ADesignADesign
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
The Adela in the Reserve at Weston Lakes
Makena Custom BuildersMakena Custom Builders

Gonzales Residence
Gonzales Residence
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
Hall skylight brightens Hall Laundry Area. Photos provided by Joshua Escueta http://www.rsegldstudios.com/
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Premier WoodworkingPremier Woodworking
A beautiful custom laundry room done in dark walnut custom cabinets, with a barn door, granite countertops, space for hanging clothes and laundry sink. Lisa Brown (photographer)

Utility Room with Beige Walls and Travertine Flooring 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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