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Utility Room with White Cabinets and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Fairy Tale Features
Fairy Tale Features
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
French Country laundry room with farmhouse sink in all white cabinetry vanity with blue countertop and backsplash, beige travertine flooring, black metal framed window, and painted white brick wall.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
With this fun wallpaper by Stroheim and this view, who would imagine laundry a chore in this charming laundry room? Cabinetry by Ascent Fine Cabinetry.
Brookhaven Remodel
Brookhaven Remodel
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.
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!
Twin Hollows
Twin Hollows
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.
Laundry
Laundry
J&R ConstructionJ&R Construction
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
Kalinga Park | Queenslander Renovation
DesigntankDesigntank
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)
Bloomingdale Kitchen, Mudroom & Bath (2021)
Design First BuildersDesign First Builders
What stands out most in this space is the gray hexagon floor! With white accents tieing in the rest of the home; the floor creates an excitement all it's own. The adjacent hall works as a custom built boot bench mudroom w/ shiplap backing & a wood stained top.
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
Fun & Colourful makes Laundry less of a chore! durable quartz countertops are perfect for heavy duty utility rooms. An open shelf above the machines offers great storage and easy access to detergents and cleaning supplies
Main Floor Update - Laundry Room After
Main Floor Update - Laundry Room After
Showhomes of the Main LineShowhomes of the Main Line
The client wanted a happier looking place to do the laundry that was well organized, free from clutter and pretty to look at. The wallpaper and lighting is from Serena & Lily. It creates the happy feeling, The built-in cabinets ad the function and clear the clutter. The new energy efficient appliances do the work.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Brendonshire Residence
Brendonshire Residence
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Kiawah Coastal Home
Kiawah Coastal Home
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Farmhouse Mudroom and Laundry Room
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been torn between style and functionality ?? We’ve all been there! Since every room in your home serves a different purpose, it’s up to you to decide how you want to balance the beauty and practicality of the space. I know what you’re thinking, “Up to me? That sounds like a lot of pressure!” Trust me, I’m getting anxious just thinking about putting together an entire house!? The good news is that our designers are pros at combining style and purpose to create a space that represents your uniqueness and actually functions well. Chat with one of our designers and start planning your dream home today!
Carine - Renovation
Carine - Renovation
Building 51Building 51

Utility Room with White Cabinets and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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