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Budget Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet Ideas and Designs

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Armario del baño que alberga la zona de lavabo
Armario del baño que alberga la zona de lavabo
SincroSincro
North York Condo Kitchen
North York Condo Kitchen
Creating HomeCreating Home
Making good use of the front hall closet. Removing a partitioning wall, putting in extra shelving for storage and proper storage for shoes and coats maximizes the usable space.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Glacier Edge Residence Remodel
Glacier Edge Residence Remodel
Stephanie LangStephanie Lang
Photo: S.Lang
Aging in Place, Gracefully:
Aging in Place, Gracefully:
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Former Kitchen was converted to new Laundry / Mud room, removing the need for the client to travel to basement for laundry. Bench is perfect place to put shoes on with storage drawer below Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon
Concealed Laundry
Concealed Laundry
Brisbane Kitchens and BathroomsBrisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Simple and Classic Laundry Room
Dorothy Greenlee DesignsDorothy Greenlee Designs
This simple and classic laundry room with it's white appliances and cabinets just needed a little decor to dress it up a bid and add some interest. We had the sayings printed and framed. They appear as chalk boards, but they are not. We added some inexpensive and classic clear jars above with storage for utilitarian items that also act as decor. Photo Credit to Doubletake Studios
laundry space and cabinet
laundry space and cabinet
Wysocki Brothers Remodeling IncWysocki Brothers Remodeling Inc
Condominium Remodel | Turtle Creek | Dallas, TX
Condominium Remodel | Turtle Creek | Dallas, TX
Mike Healey PhotographyMike Healey Photography
Design/Build: RPCD, Inc. All Photos © Mike Healey Photography
Park Ridge Project
Park Ridge Project
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
French doors open to reveal a well-organized laundry closet which includes pull-out baskets for sorting dirty clothes and telescoping valet rods for hanging cloths. Designed by Jamie Wilson from COS
Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Cutting Edge GraniteCutting Edge Granite
Laundry Room in clean crisp whites with a warm brick tile floor. Engineered Quartz Color: Rio.
Contemporary House Flip
Contemporary House Flip
Cabinet Solutions USACabinet Solutions USA
Laundry Room Contemporary White Oak Renovation
Laundry Room Contemporary White Oak Renovation
Lumen HomesLumen Homes
For this laundry room, we built white oak custom shelving and a folding table by encapsulating the machines.
Modern Mud Room
Modern Mud Room
Just the Right PieceJust the Right Piece
Modern White Laundry and Mudroom with Lockers and a fabulous Farm Door. Just the Right Piece Warren, NJ 07059
Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
Apartment in Dartry, Dublin
houseologyhouseology
Philip Lauterbach
Last But Not Least…
Last But Not Least…
James C Schell LLCJames C Schell LLC
The laundry center is in a location that’s out-of-the-way but easily accessible. Custom cabinetry hides detergent and dryer sheets. There’s also a nice flat surface on which to fold clothes right out of the dryer. Photo by William Cartledge.
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Monticello Rustic Elegance
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Custom home built by Werschay Homes in central Minnesota. - 360 Real Estate Image LLC
Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
John Bost Custom WoodworkingJohn Bost Custom Woodworking
This is a custom wall cabinet that I made to my daughter's specifications for her laundry closet. It is 18" deep to make it easier for her to reach the doors and shelves and to provide extra space for the drying rack. The cabinet is made of 3/4" melamine board for easy cleaning. The drying rack frame is made of maple, and the drying rods are made of poplar, all covered with 3 coats of polyurethane for moisture protection.

Budget Utility Room with All Styles of Cabinet 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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