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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255
Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Todd Yarrington
Escondido House
Escondido House
Micah Dimitriadis PhotographyMicah Dimitriadis Photography
Photo by Micah Dimitriadis Photography. Design by Molly O'Neil Designs
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLCCornerstone Remodeling, LLC
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Abundance OrganizingAbundance Organizing
Laundry room cabinets store essentials for cleaning the home and doing laundry.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Keith's AppliancesKeith's Appliances
laundry space and cabinet
laundry space and cabinet
Wysocki Brothers Remodeling IncWysocki Brothers Remodeling Inc
Lemont Laundry Room / Mudroom
Lemont Laundry Room / Mudroom
Chicagoland Home ProductsChicagoland Home Products
For this particular project, the family wanted to renovate their laundry room in a way that maximizes storage space while keeping clutter to a minimum. We were able to do exactly that, by installing custom cabinets, shelving, and hangs throughout the room. We measured their washer and dryer, and built a shelf around it with a perfect fit. Utilizing the hangs and the coat hangers we installed, this family can easily store clothing fresh out of the dryer to prevent wrinkles. The overhead cabinets provide plenty of space for holding onto cleaning supplies and other goods.
High Park Residence
High Park Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This basement laundry/bathroom combination provides large, contemporary bathroom facilities for guests (there isn't a main floor powder room in the house) with a custom glass shower enclosure and large farmhouse-style porcelain sink. The extra deep sink doubles as the perfect spot for hand-washing and the ceiling-mounted dry-hang bar keeps things tidy. The Caesarstone quartz counter provides a nice large folding surface for laundry or toiletries.
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Southampton BuildersSouthampton Builders
Custom Laundry Room in St. Charles IL Custom Remodel. Custom Remodeling in Fox Glen St. Charles IL 60174. Laundry Room Remodel in St. Charles IL. 60174. Custom Mudroom Remodel in St. Charles IL 60174. Fox Glen Subdivision Travertine Porcelain Tile. Travertine Porcelain Tile in Mudroom. Charging Station. Rustic Bench and Cubbies in Mudroom. Rustic Lockers. Rustic Hooks. Bench with Cubbies. Stained Cubbies. Stained Rustic Cubbies. Luxury Remodeling for Laundry & Mudrooms. Looking to Remodel in Geneva IL? Photo Copyright Jonathan Nutt
Shalom Residence
Shalom Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open concept mudroom laundry room with custom flat panel inset cabinetry, white painted trim, and porcelain tile. (Ryan Hainey)
Mid Century Updated
Mid Century Updated
Templer InteriorsTempler Interiors
This cheerful room is actual a laundry in hiding! The washer and dryer sit behind cabinet doors and a tall freezer is also hiding out. Even the cat littler box is tucked away behind a curtain of shells and driftwood! The glass mosaic splashback sets the beach theme and is echoed in design elements around the room.
ANACAPA
ANACAPA
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Picnic Point Bluff Remodel
Picnic Point Bluff Remodel
Blox ConstructionBlox Construction
The mudroom was built extra large to accommodate the comings and goings of two teenage boys, two dogs, and all that comes with an active, athletic family. The owner installed 4 IKEA Grundtal racks for air-drying laundry.
Laguna Laundry Room
Laguna Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Blending clean lines, ample storage and a simple work space, this functional room provides efficient organization.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
A Mediterranean Modern remodel with luxury furnishings, finishes and amenities. Interior Design: Blackband Design Renovation: RS Myers Architecture: Stand Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Fan Area - Laundry Room
Fan Area - Laundry Room
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
Many older homes in the Fan area of Richmond have their laundry appliances relegated to the basement. But why not enjoy a sunny space and tree-lined view of the City? In this project, we converted a hall bath to a laundry room (and added a bath elsewhere, see more of this home in our project Fan Area - Master Bathroom Suite). Flat panel cabinets from our Luxor Collection line.
Modern Family Remodel The Woodlands
Modern Family Remodel The Woodlands
Marker Girl HomeMarker Girl Home
This remodel was for a family moving from Dallas to The Woodlands/Spring Area. They wanted to find a home in the area that they could remodel to their more modern style. Design kid-friendly for two young children and two dogs. You don't have to sacrifice good design for family-friendly
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Blue Walls 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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