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Traditional Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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East Bay
East Bay
Trillium Shore LLCTrillium Shore LLC
Aristokraft Cabinetry
Aristokraft Cabinetry
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
These photos are credited to Aristokraft Cabinetry of Master Brand Cabinets out of Jasper, Indiana. Affordable, yet stylish cabinetry that will last and create that updated space you have been dreaming of.
Laundry Room With Rollout Hamper Basket
Laundry Room With Rollout Hamper Basket
The Closet Works, Inc.The Closet Works, Inc.
A very nifty roll out, concealed hamper basket conceals and stores dirty clothes.
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Tall storage cupboards with laundry baskets, space for hoover & ironing board & cleaning equipment. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This dedicated laundry room gives a peaceful moment with the simply white cabinets and the light gray touch of the hardware, appliances and floor. The laundry storage baskets makes it a lot better!
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This laundry room features custom built-in storage with white shaker cabinets, black cabinet knobs, Quartz countertop, and a beautiful blue tile floor. You can gain easy access to the screened porch through the black dutch door,
Duchess
Duchess
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
Megan Bailey InteriorsMegan Bailey Interiors
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
Provo Charm
Provo Charm
Hebdon StudiosHebdon Studios
Traditional meets modern in this charming two story tudor home. A spacious floor plan with an emphasis on natural light allows for incredible views from inside the home.
In-law Suite Addition
In-law Suite Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Transitional Tomball
Transitional Tomball
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Dog friendly laundry room, sliding pocket door to keep pets safe, raised dog washing sink,
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
The Elevated Cottage
The Elevated Cottage
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Todd Way
Todd Way
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Parkford Residence
Parkford Residence
Kristen Fegale InteriorsKristen Fegale Interiors
Regatta St. Project
Regatta St. Project
Davina DesignsDavina Designs
This laundry room accommodates laundry, art projects, pets and more. We decided to stack the washer and dry to maximize the space as much as possible. We wrapped the counter around the back of the room to give the owners a folding table and included as many cabinets as possible to maximize storage. Our favorite part was the very fun chevron wallpaper.
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
Sleek Family Fun
Sleek Family Fun
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Traditional Utility Room with Shaker 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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