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Utility Room with White Cabinets and Brown Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Pool House Addition
Pool House Addition
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
We added a pool house to provide a shady space adjacent to the pool and stone terrace. For cool nights there is a 5ft wide wood burning fireplace and flush mounted infrared heaters. For warm days, there's an outdoor kitchen with refrigerated beverage drawers and an ice maker. The trim and brick details compliment the original Georgian architecture. We chose the classic cast stone fireplace surround to also complement the traditional architecture. We also added a mud rm with laundry and pool bath behind the new pool house. Photos by Chris Marshall
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Historical Laundry Room Remodel in Vickery Place
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.
Field Farmhouse
Field Farmhouse
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bloomfield Hills, MI
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
This multi-use laundry room includes a bench, coat hooks, a drying rod, and plenty of built-in storage.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Lavanderia en el Atico
Lavanderia en el Atico
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
DLR Custom BuildersDLR Custom Builders
Edgware HA8
Edgware HA8
Finchley KitchensFinchley Kitchens
Utility room to house the addtional fridge/freezer and launrdry , broom cupboard and boiler housing, 2.5m x 2.2m approx
Brewer residence Wodonga
Brewer residence Wodonga
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry
Belmont Grove, North Richmond - Laundry
Perfect Fit Kitchens & JoineryPerfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery
This elegant laundry at Belmont Grove, North Richmond includes under cabinet LED lighting, Snow Caesarstone benchtops, a hanging rail and dual pull out laundry hampers. The tall cabinetry really makes a statement! Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Stone: #snowcaesarstone Just Stone Australia Lighting: Nover Australia Handles: Kethy Australia Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Lake Cabin Home Addition - Laundry Room
Custom Home Remodel
Custom Home Remodel
Captivating Construction GroupCaptivating Construction Group
Custom Home Remodel in New Jersey.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
The cabinetry was moved to one wall, rather than in the corner for better flow through the room and better balance. The finish and style match the kitchen right next door, as well as the flooring.
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
DLR Custom BuildersDLR Custom Builders
Lavanderia en el Atico
Lavanderia en el Atico
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
Pah Cockle Bay
Pah Cockle Bay
Kitchen Architecture LtdKitchen Architecture Ltd
Photographer: Jamie Cobeldick Auckland, New Zealand
Flawlessly Functional - Laundry Room
Flawlessly Functional - Laundry Room
House of LHouse of L
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Lake Cabin Home Addition
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Lake Cabin Home Addition - Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Rebuild
Modern Farmhouse Rebuild
Douglah DesignsDouglah Designs
This Lafayette, California, modern farmhouse is all about laid-back luxury. Designed for warmth and comfort, the home invites a sense of ease, transforming it into a welcoming haven for family gatherings and events. Open and closed shelving, artful tiles, and a spacious counter converge, offering functionality and style in this laundry room. Plus, there's a designated space under the counter for the beloved dog, Bodhi. Project by Douglah Designs. Their Lafayette-based design-build studio serves San Francisco's East Bay areas, including Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo Oaks, Diablo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Oakland, and Piedmont. For more about Douglah Designs, click here: http://douglahdesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://douglahdesigns.com/featured-portfolio/lafayette-modern-farmhouse-rebuild/
Elegant Makeover
Elegant Makeover
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
Laundry Room

Utility Room with White Cabinets and Brown Splashback 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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