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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
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.
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Laundry / Dog Shower Remodel
Laundry / Dog Shower Remodel
Kovalinskiy Design, LLCKovalinskiy Design, LLC
Our Work
Our Work
Cathy Lynch Interior DesignCathy Lynch Interior Design
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Laundry & Mud Room
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Storybook Kitchen
Storybook Kitchen
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designerDesign Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Garden Room side of walk-through family entry Design Moe Kitchen & Bath
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Cabinetry: Elmwood Full Access cabinetry, Chamberlain Rail Providence door style, with a Dove White Matte paint. Countertops: 3cm Red Shimmer from Caesarstone
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.
Dream Laundry Room
Dream Laundry Room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
This laundry room / mudroom is fitted with storage, counter space, and a large sink. Beadboard is painted to match the cabinets and makes a perfect backsplash.
Laundry Room stacked washer dryer
Laundry Room stacked washer dryer
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
Laundry After
Laundry After
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Tangley
Tangley
David James Custom BuilderDavid James Custom Builder
Connie Anderson Photography
Edina Shingle Style
Edina Shingle Style
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders HomesE Builders Homes
Zachary Molino
Greystone Renovation/design
Greystone Renovation/design
MAR JENNINGS/S&J Multimedia LLCMAR JENNINGS/S&J Multimedia LLC

U-shaped 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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