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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Blue Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Bayou Road - Full House Remodel 2019
Bayou Road - Full House Remodel 2019
JC Remodeling & Restoration, LLCJC Remodeling & Restoration, LLC
St. Ives Country Club Laundry Room Renovation Project
St. Ives Country Club Laundry Room Renovation Project
Morse DesignMorse Design
Laundry renovation, makeover in the St. Ives Country Club development in Duluth, Ga. Added wallpaper and painted cabinetry and trim a matching blue in the Thibaut Wallpaper. Extended the look into the mudroom area of the garage entrance to the home. Photos taken by Tara Carter Photography.
White Caballero
White Caballero
Oak Leaf Custom HomesOak Leaf Custom Homes
Jim Greene
N. Fieldgate Court
N. Fieldgate Court
Acadian House Design & RenovationAcadian House Design & Renovation
Don Kadair
Spanish Colonial
Spanish Colonial
LaBlonde DevelopmentLaBlonde Development
Steven Thompson
Palisade Custom Home
Palisade Custom Home
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Laundry room has fun, funky painted cabinets to match the door on the other side of the house.
Donegal Transitional Update
Donegal Transitional Update
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This home built in 2000 was dark and the kitchen was partially closed off. They wanted to open it up to the outside and update the kitchen and entertaining spaces. We removed a wall between the living room and kitchen and added sliders to the backyard. The beautiful Openseas painted cabinets definitely add a stylish element to this previously dark brown kitchen. Removing the big, bulky, dark built-ins in the living room also brightens up the overall space.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Blackhawk Reinvented
Blackhawk Reinvented
Vicki Linck InteriorsVicki Linck Interiors
Christopher Stark Photography
2576 ML
2576 ML
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes

Private Residence H
Private Residence H
Architectural Tile & StoneArchitectural Tile & Stone
Design Studio2010
Blye Residence
Blye Residence
UserUser
Granite Mountains Springs Ranch
Granite Mountains Springs Ranch
Karissa Mae Wade DesignKarissa Mae Wade Design
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Campbell Court Residence
Campbell Court Residence
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
We worked on a complete remodel of this home. We modified the entire floor plan as well as stripped the home down to drywall and wood studs. All finishes are new, including a brand new kitchen that was the previous living room.
Forest Green - Harvey Reno
Forest Green - Harvey Reno
MMI DesignMMI Design
These clients retained MMI to assist with a full renovation of the 1st floor following the Harvey Flood. With 4 feet of water in their home, we worked tirelessly to put the home back in working order. While Harvey served our city lemons, we took the opportunity to make lemonade. The kitchen was expanded to accommodate seating at the island and a butler's pantry. A lovely free-standing tub replaced the former Jacuzzi drop-in and the shower was enlarged to take advantage of the expansive master bathroom. Finally, the fireplace was extended to the two-story ceiling to accommodate the TV over the mantel. While we were able to salvage much of the existing slate flooring, the overall color scheme was updated to reflect current trends and a desire for a fresh look and feel. As with our other Harvey projects, our proudest moments were seeing the family move back in to their beautifully renovated home.
Donegal Transitional Update
Donegal Transitional Update
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This home built in 2000 was dark and the kitchen was partially closed off. They wanted to open it up to the outside and update the kitchen and entertaining spaces. We removed a wall between the living room and kitchen and added sliders to the backyard. The beautiful Openseas painted cabinets definitely add a stylish element to this previously dark brown kitchen. Removing the big, bulky, dark built-ins in the living room also brightens up the overall space.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Blue 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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