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Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry Room with built-in cubby/locker storage
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Compact Laundry Room Renovation
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncHenrietta Heisler Interiors Inc
This little laundry room uses hidden tricks to modernize and maximize limited space. Between the cabinetry and blue fantasy marble countertop sits a luxuriously tiled backsplash. This beautiful backsplash hides the door to necessary valves, its outline barely visible while allowing easy access.
Grattan Residence
Grattan Residence
Cronk Duch ArchitectureCronk Duch Architecture
Sophisticated Farmhouse
Sophisticated Farmhouse
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Laundry/Mudroom/Dog Kennel & treat space.
Alamo Whole House Remodel with Addition
Alamo Whole House Remodel with Addition
RemCon, Inc.RemCon, Inc.
Modern and gorgeous full house remodel. Cabinets by Diable Valley Cabinetry Tile and Countertops by Formation Stone Floors by Dickinson Hardware Flooring
Transitional Laundry & Mud Room Combo in Overland Park, KS
Transitional Laundry & Mud Room Combo in Overland Park, KS
Design Connection, Inc.Design Connection, Inc.
The elegant feel of this home flows throughout the open first-floor and continues into the mudroom and laundry room, with gray grasscloth wallpaper, quartz countertops and custom cabinetry. Smart storage solutions AND a built-in dog kennel was also on my clients' wish-list. Design Connection, Inc. provided; Space plans, custom cabinet designs, furniture, wall art, lamps, and project management to ensure all aspects of this space met the firm’s high criteria.
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Large Laundry
Large Laundry
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Maryland Photography, Inc.
All the Light... A beautiful new build
All the Light... A beautiful new build
Cynthia Weber DesignCynthia Weber Design
With a series of pull out drying racks, fold away ironing board, lots of counter space, storage galore, rolling laundry carts and rods for hanging items to dry this laundry room has it all both in form and function.
Cooperstown Farmhouse
Cooperstown Farmhouse
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Jugendstil Wohnung in Hamburg
Jugendstil Wohnung in Hamburg
jannetbutzinger.innenarchitekturjannetbutzinger.innenarchitektur
Neptune Laundry room
Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA
Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox
Refreshing Beach Style Full House Remodel in Redmond
Refreshing Beach Style Full House Remodel in Redmond
Shepel Homes - Kitchen and BathShepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath
Laundry rooms in homes have changed from a utility room that hid the washer and dryer to more like a small yet functional room. This refreshing U-shaped laundry room is separated from the kitchen by a modern glass-paneled sliding door that goes well with the overall color theme of the house. It features light hardwood floors, white beaded inset cabinets, gray countertops, and a red pair of side-by-side washer and dryer that adds a pop of color to the room.
Alamo Whole House Remodel with Addition
Alamo Whole House Remodel with Addition
RemCon, Inc.RemCon, Inc.
Modern and gorgeous full house remodel. Cabinets by Diable Valley Cabinetry Tile and Countertops by Formation Stone Floors by Dickinson Hardware Flooring
Blue Scullery with Miele Appliances
Blue Scullery with Miele Appliances
The Secret DrawerThe Secret Drawer
A place for everything and everything in its place. A Scullery is the perfect hideaway solution for non-food storage and the laundry. Often larger than a utility room but oh so practical! Cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue. Worktops: Centurus Grey Quartzite. Floor: Reclaimed local stone.
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Inveresk, Musselburgh
Inveresk, Musselburgh
Peden & Pringle LtdPeden & Pringle Ltd
Truly bespoke utility room
Bright White and Airy Laundry Room Remodel
Bright White and Airy Laundry Room Remodel
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Sophisticated Farmhouse
Sophisticated Farmhouse
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Laundry/Mudroom/Dog Kennel & treat space.

Utility Room with Beaded Cabinets and Grey Worktops 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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