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Utility Room with Green Walls 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
Close-up of the granite counter-top, with custom cut/finished butcher block Folded Laundry Board. Note handles on Laundry Board are a must due to the weight of the board when lifting into place or removing, as slippery urethane finish made it tough to hold otherwise. 2nd Note: The key to getting a support edge for the butcher-block on the Farm Sink is to have the granite installers measure to the center of the top edge of the farm sink, so that half of the top edge holds the granite, and the other half of the top edge holds the butcher block laundry board. By and large, most all granite installers will always cover the edge of any sink, so you need to specify exactly half, and explain why you need it that way. Photo taken by homeowner.
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Bosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.
Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight
Clean Lines, Classic Hues: A White Kitchen Delight
Legacy Renovations LLCLegacy Renovations LLC
Breathtaking new kitchen with complete redesign and custom finishes throughout entire home. Expanded footprint to introduce a new private owners entry with custom mud room and dedicated laundry room. One of our favorite spaces!
Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry Room Ideas
Oakwood HomesOakwood Homes
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Under stair storage for laundry room
Under stair storage for laundry room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Basement laundry room with custom cabinets and "Terra" tile in the rosso colour line from Marca Corona Ceramiche.
Laundry
Laundry
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
Hardworking laundry room that needed to provide storage, and folding space for this large family.
Warmington Residential: The Legacy Collection Residence 1 - Laundry Room
Warmington Residential: The Legacy Collection Residence 1 - Laundry Room
Warmington ResidentialWarmington Residential
Forest hill - wet room
Forest hill - wet room
Star Renovations NYStar Renovations NY
Semi custom white shaker, granite countertops, and wood look porcelain planks
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.
～築38年戸建住宅～1階に仕事場、2階は明るく心地よいリビングを。子育てしながら仕事ができる住まい
～築38年戸建住宅～1階に仕事場、2階は明るく心地よいリビングを。子育てしながら仕事ができる住まい
株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou
スタイル工房＿stylekoubou
Rénovation d'une cuisine
Rénovation d'une cuisine
Univers YOKO K.Univers YOKO K.
Renovation d' une micro cuisine tout en conservant les éléments anciens comme les carreaux de ciment au sol, une étagère mural en biseau ou le frigo intégré,
Laundry room ideas
Laundry room ideas
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Loads of upper cabinet storage, complete with a hanging station. The smaller cabinet next to the sink is on wheels to move around as needed. A folding station was created above the front load washer and dryer.
鎌倉らしい鎌倉のリノベーション
鎌倉らしい鎌倉のリノベーション
高田事務所 一級建築士事務所高田事務所 一級建築士事務所
洗面手洗いの壁は、お客様が拘り抜いて選んだグリーンカラーです。 マットで質感が良く、かつ水にも強い特殊な塗装仕上げとしています。 天板にはお爺さまが残されていた彫刻のための木材を再利用しています。 あえてラフな表情を残すため、清掃と仕上げは極限まで抑えています。 清潔感が求められる空間でラフな仕上げにすることは案外バランスが難しい作業です。
Forest hill - wet room
Forest hill - wet room
Star Renovations NYStar Renovations NY
Semi custom white shaker, granite countertops, and wood look porcelain planks
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Portuguese tile inspired this room
Jennifer KJennifer K
Kohler Sudbury sink, American Standard 'Heritage' taps, Portuguese tile panel, BM 'Pear green walls
Toowoomba House Renovation
Toowoomba House Renovation
Black Mortar Design Co.Black Mortar Design Co.
Urban Bungalow
Urban Bungalow
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
If you'd like to know the brand/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry
2階リビングの北欧スタイルの住まい
2階リビングの北欧スタイルの住まい
株式会社グラスランチハウス株式会社グラスランチハウス
折り畳み式カウンター、マルチ流し、収納棚、物干しスペースをワンルームで実現したミセススタイル

Utility Room with Green Walls 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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