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Luxury Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect House
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
Part of the new addition was adding the laundry upstairs!
30- Park City, Utah Residence
30- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Modern French Provincial
Modern French Provincial
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Full Home Renovation & Pool Gazebo Addition
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
The unique utility sink adds interest and color to the new laundry/craft room.
Purdue
Purdue
Helton ResidentialHelton Residential
Large downstairs laundry room has an alcove for an additional refrigerator plus a storage closet.
Dallas | Avalon | Master Bath
Dallas | Avalon | Master Bath
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
This master bathroom was partially an old hall bath that was able to be enlarged due to a whole home addition. The homeowners needed a space to spread out and relax after a long day of working on other people's homes (yes - they do what we do!) A spacious floor plan, large tub, over-sized walk in shower, a smart commode, and customized enlarged vanity did the trick! The cabinets are from WW Woods Shiloh inset, in their furniture collection. Maple with a Naval paint color make a bold pop of color in the space. Robern cabinets double as storage and mirrors at each vanity sink. The master closet is fully customized and outfitted with cabinetry from California Closets. The tile is all a Calacatta Gold Marble - herringbone mosaic on the floor and a subway in the shower. Golden and brass tones in the plumbing bring warmth to the space. The vanity faucets, shower items, tub filler, and accessories are from Watermark. The commode is "smart" and from Toto.
Memorial Riad
Memorial Riad
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Tidal Mill Place
Tidal Mill Place
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Patrick Brickman
Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy
Casual French Elegance In Rob Roy
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
photography by Andrea Calo • Maharam Symmetry wallpaper in "Patina" • custom cabinetry by Amazonia Cabinetry painted Benjamin Moore 1476 "Squirrel Tail" • polished Crema Marfil countertop • Solids in Design tile backsplash in bone matte • Artesso faucet by Brizo • Isla Intarsia 8” Hex tile floor by Kingwood in "nut" • Emtek 86213 satin nickel cabinet knobs • Leona Hamper from World Market
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.
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.
Drying Rack
Drying Rack
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Presidio Heights Remodel
Presidio Heights Remodel
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
A chef’s sink in laundry room features a standard chef’s faucet. The power and agility of this faucet allow for heavy-duty cleaning and can be used to wash the homeowners' pet dog.
Laundry room
Laundry room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
A pocket door preserves space and provides access to this narrow laundry room. The washer and dryer are topped by a wooden counter top to make folding laundry easy. Custom cabinetry was installed for ample storage.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
MIDDLE HABOUR RESIDENCE
MIDDLE HABOUR RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXE HOME. - In house custom profiled black polyurethane doors - Caesarstone 'Pure White' bench top - Pull out clothes hampers - Blum hardware - Herringbone marble tiled splashback Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens By Emanuel
Long Lake - Traditional Guest House New Home
Long Lake - Traditional Guest House New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photo by Landmark Photography

Luxury Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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