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Large Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
KuDa Photography
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Montgomery Rustic Elegance
Montgomery Rustic Elegance
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Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
This is easily our most stunning job to-date. If you didn't have the chance to walk through this masterpiece in-person at the 2016 Dayton Homearama Touring Edition, these pictures are the next best thing. We supplied and installed all of the cabinetry for this stunning home built by G.A. White Homes. We will be featuring more work in the upcoming weeks, so check back in for more amazing photos! Designer: Aaron Mauk Photographer: Dawn M Smith Photography Builder: G.A. White Homes
Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
Robertson Lake House
Robertson Lake House
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Located on the pristine Glenn Lake in Eureka, Montana, Robertson Lake House was designed for a family as a summer getaway. The design for this retreat took full advantage of an idyllic lake setting. With stunning views of the lake and all the wildlife that inhabits the area it was a perfect platform to use large glazing and create fun outdoor spaces.
Knotty Walnut Cabinets, Kimberly Idaho Home
Knotty Walnut Cabinets, Kimberly Idaho Home
Premier WoodworkingPremier Woodworking
Lisa Brown - Photographer
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Pull Out Shelves in Wichita
Harmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf SolutionsHarmony Home Concepts | Slide Out Shelf Solutions
Pull out shelves installed in the laundry room make deep cabinet space easily accessible. These standard height slide out shelves fully extend and can hold up to 100 pounds!
50 Shades of Grey
50 Shades of Grey
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.
The Jaipur
The Jaipur
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Traditional Home on West 95th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Traditional Home on West 95th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & FurnitureToday's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & Furniture
In south Sioux Falls, homeowners choose StarMark Cabinetry for their new home. Brooke, a designer on staff with Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry in Sioux Falls, specified the Stratford door style in Maple finished in a dark brown cabinet color called Mocha. The countertop is Formica 180fx in a color called River Gold, fabricated with the Waterfall edge. Lapour Photography
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Tuttle Projects
Tuttle Projects
RelianceReliance
D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Every laundry room must have the washer and dryer. This set is easily accessible and allows the homeowners to quickly get through this daily chore. Photography by Libbie Martin
Hudson
Hudson
UserUser
The Uplands
The Uplands
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Da Vinci Remodeling, LLCDa Vinci Remodeling, LLC
Libbie Holmes Photography

Large Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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