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Traditional Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Dawn
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Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Stone LogicStone Logic
Floor - Basaltina
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Astoria Watermark Showhome - 31 Watermark Rd
Astoria Watermark Showhome - 31 Watermark Rd
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Adrian Shellard Photography
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Utility Room. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
Racine Mud Room Addition For Dogs
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
A view showing the retractable stairs leading up to the washing station. Let the dogs do the leg work and the homeowners can wash the dogs while standing. Both functional and efficient!
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. We utilized every inch of this room from floor to ceiling to give custom cabinetry that would completely expand their kitchen storage. Directly off the kitchen overlooks their dining space, with beautiful brown leather stools detailed with exposed nail heads and white wood. Fresh colors of bright blue and yellow liven their dining area. The kitchen & dining space is completely rejuvenated as these crisp whites and colorful details breath life into this family hub. We further fulfilled our ambition of maximum storage in our design of this client’s mudroom and laundry room. We completely transformed these areas with our millwork and cabinet designs allowing for the best amount of storage in a well-organized entry. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by SpaceCrafting
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.
Elliptical Mud Room - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Elliptical Mud Room - The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Media Room Wall Color - Accessible Beige - SW 7036 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Stacked Stone in Nantucket Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Tile Floor by Z-Collection Tile Product Textile in Ivory 8.5" Hexagon Tile Countertops by Surface Art Inc Tile Product Venetian Architectural Collection - A La Mode in Honed Brown Countertop Backsplash by Tierra Sol Tile Product - Driftwood in Muretto Brown Sinks by Decolav Sink Faucet by Delta Faucet Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Quartz Product True North Tropical White Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Transitional Kitchen & Laundry room Killdeer Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & Laundry room Killdeer Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Modern Spanish Estate - Laundry Room
Modern Spanish Estate - Laundry Room
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Grey Painted Cabinets in Laundry Room with Stacked Washer and Dryer
Grey Painted Cabinets in Laundry Room with Stacked Washer and Dryer
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The washer and dryer were stacked and placed next to a tall pantry cabinet. Medium grey painted cabinets were selected and paired with black and white cement tile. Base cabinets were added under the window for additional overflow storage. A custom made barn door conceals the laundry room when the family entertains. Frosted glass panels allows the light from the window to filter into the hallway when the door is closed.
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
Taking the Drudgery out of Laundry
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
The laundry machines are paired with an under mount utility sink with air dry rods above. Extra deep cabinet storage above the washer/dryer provide easy access to laundry detergents, etc. Under cabinet lighting keeps this land locked laundry room feeling light and bright. Notice the dark void in the back left corner of the washing machine. This is an access hole for turning off the water supply before removing the machine for service. A Kitchen That Works LLC
heART Laundry Room
heART Laundry Room
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Additional square footage from the garage was converted to create this multi-functional laundry & utility room that is layered with dedicated storage details throughout. The side-by-side washer and dryer are raised to a comfortable height for usage with ample storage above and below. A four compartment laundry sorting station below are large open countertop surface makes laundry no longer a chore. Hang dry items are placed on the stainless steel rod. Tall storage cabinets and a tall freezer house bulk items from the kitchen and other miscellaneous items. Photo Credit: Fred Donham-Photographerlink
D'Amico Family Residence
D'Amico Family Residence
Sara Gilioli ArchitettoSara Gilioli Architetto
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Oak Ridge Remodel
Oak Ridge Remodel
Modern Supply Kitchen, Bath and Lighting ShowroomModern Supply Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Showroom

Traditional Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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