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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
Accessible Ranch Total Renovation
Accessible Ranch Total Renovation
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
This is one of the best combination mudroom rooms, laundry and door washes ever! The dog wash has a pair of hinged glass doors with a full shower set up. The dog crate is integrated into the design. The floor tiles feature a swirl pattern that works with the dot tiles in the shower area. A.J. Brown Photography
| Northwest Hills Modern |
| Northwest Hills Modern |
Amy Pearson DesignAmy Pearson Design
APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Schrock Cabinets: Message Center
Schrock Cabinets: Message Center
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Laundry with Chalk White Laminex Doors
Laundry with Chalk White Laminex Doors
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space. Around the corner, you'll find a mudroom that carries the cabinet finishes into a built-in coat hanging and shoe storage space.
Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel
Timeless | Kitchen & Main Level Remodel
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
This small garage entry functions as the mudroom as well as the laundry room. The space once featured the swing of the garage entry door, as well as the swing of the door that connects it to the foyer hall. We replaced the hallway entry door with a barn door, allowing us to have easier access to cabinets. We also incorporated a stackable washer & dryer to open up counter space and more cabinet storage. We created a mudroom on the opposite side of the laundry area with a small bench, coat hooks and a mix of adjustable shelving and closed storage. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Sherwood Project
Sherwood Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
New build - Proctor
New build - Proctor
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Simon Burt
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Daley
Daley
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Matt Harrer
23775 Hogan Rd
23775 Hogan Rd
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Westchester Residence
Westchester Residence
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
The laundry room is added on to the original house. The cabinetry is custom designed with blue laminate doors. The floor tile is from WalkOn Tile in LA. Caesarstone countertops.
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
Funktionaler Hauswirtschaftsraum
ViebrockhausViebrockhaus
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
This modern laundry room features our Martin Textured Melamine door style in the Kodiak finish. Design by studiobstyle Photographs by Tim Nehotte Photography
Color Block Red
Color Block Red
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact laundry/walk in pantry packs a lot in a small space. By stacking the new front loading washer and dryer on a platform, doing laundry just got a lot more ergonomic not to mention the space afforded for folding and storage! Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Utility Room with Flat-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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