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Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets and Beige Floors Ideas and Designs

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Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Normandy Designer Kathryn O'Donovan was able to add more function to this room than originally thought possible. This laundry room now functions as a gift wrapping center and gardening center, with plenty of counter space for laundry and cabinetry for storage. To learn more about Kathryn, visit http://www.normandybuilders.com/kathrynodonovan/
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
The Squire Project
The Squire Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home
Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home
JM Kitchen & Bath DesignJM Kitchen & Bath Design
This expansive laundry room, mud room is a dream come true for this new home nestled in the Colorado Rockies in Fraser Valley. This is a beautiful transition from outside to the great room beyond. A place to sit, take off your boots and coat and plenty of storage.
Legacy 27-6
Legacy 27-6
Judith Balis InteriorsJudith Balis Interiors
Dawn Burkhart
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
French Country Inspired Charmer
French Country Inspired Charmer
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Speckman Photography
Lake Riley
Lake Riley
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry Room with farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets and an adorable puppy
Gramercy Art Filled Home
Gramercy Art Filled Home
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Interior Design by Nina Carbone.
(Addition) Cost-Effective Addition
(Addition) Cost-Effective Addition
Sockeye HomesSockeye Homes
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This Italian Villa laundry room features light wood cabinets, an island with a marble countertop and black washer & dryer set.
Contemporary Laundry
Contemporary Laundry
Debi Weber Design, LLCDebi Weber Design, LLC
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Summit Creek Parade Home 2015
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Photography: Revolution Photography & Design
French Country Estate
French Country Estate
Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Room size: 12'6" x 20' Ceiling height: 11'
Laundry Room/Mud Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI
Laundry Room/Mud Room Remodel in Fitchburg, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Designing the ultimate multi-purpose laundry and mudroom required a clean slate. This meant gutting the space and reconfiguring the layout. Plenty of storage was designed into the room, including a wall of cabinets above the washer and dryer and a fantastic gift-wrapping station with handy gift paper rods and open shelving. The custom shaker-style cabinetry is finished in a medium stain and topped with a durable and easy to maintain Corian solid surface countertop in an ‘Abalone’ color. One wall was designed with a ‘Slatwall’ by ProSlat. This creative wall system allows for endless variations of hooks and shelving to ensure the family’s coats, backpacks, and other items are stored up and out of the way but still within easy reach. The floor is finished with a Trento tile called ‘Seaside Cliffs’ and adds a rustic touch to the space. A side-by-side washer and dryer, Hazelton undermount sink and stainless steel ceiling fan finish out this amazing transformation.
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Room size: 12'6" x 20' Ceiling height: 11'
Mohit Kitchen and Laundry
Mohit Kitchen and Laundry
Tamara Rosenbloom Design LLCTamara Rosenbloom Design LLC
Jomer Siasat, Cascade Pro Media
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets and Beige Floors 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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