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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and White Walls Ideas and Designs

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University Park Renovation
University Park Renovation
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.
Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
North San Antonio Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
North San Antonio Kitchen & Laundry Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
Matthew Niemann Photography
Snug Harbour
Snug Harbour
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
A timeless traditional family home. The perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings. Photography by Billy Collopy
The Marycroft - Model Interior
The Marycroft - Model Interior
Albert David Design Inc.Albert David Design Inc.
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Poulson Residence
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Mud Room
La Suerva
La Suerva
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home
Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home
Studio Design LLCStudio Design LLC
Virtuance Photography
New Old House
New Old House
Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.Doreen Schweitzer Interiors, Ltd.
Sage green beadboard with a ledge molding designed with a place for hooks to hang clothing is decorative as well as functional. Cabinetry is also Sage Green and the design includes space for folding and a sewing desk. The floor tile is ceramic in a terra cotta style.
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Mimico Plywood Ltd.Mimico Plywood Ltd.
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
Watsonia Laundry Renovation
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Functionality is the most important factor in this space. Everything you need in a Laundry with hidden ironing board in a drawer and hidden laundry basket in the cupboard keeps this small space looking tidy at all times. The blue patterned tiles with the light timber look bench tops add form as well as function to this Laundry Renovation
Historic Home on Hudson Renovation
Historic Home on Hudson Renovation
CliqStudiosCliqStudios
PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse
PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Ronda BatchelorRonda Batchelor
Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.
Laundry Room Storage Design
Laundry Room Storage Design
Closets2EnvyClosets2Envy
European meets Southwest
European meets Southwest
Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLCJanet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC
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Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Suzanne MacCrone RogersSuzanne MacCrone Rogers
Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. The laundry room has a fabulous white enamel and iron trough sink with double goose neck faucets - ideal for scrubbing dirty farmer's clothing. The cabinet and shelving were custom made using the reclaimed wood from the farm. A quartz counter for folding laundry is set above the washer and dryer. A ribbed glass panel was installed in the door to the laundry room, which was retrieved from a wood pile, so that the light from the room's window would flow through to the dressing room and vestibule, while still providing privacy between the spaces. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB
Nicklin Complete Home Renovation
Nicklin Complete Home Renovation
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and White 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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