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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Summit Avenue Condo
Summit Avenue Condo
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country
J B Hall Custom HomesJ B Hall Custom Homes
Julie Albini
A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar Rejuvenation lighting + cabinet hardware. Waterworks faucet. Tabarka tile flooring. Shaw farm sink. Custom alder wood countertops.
Scottsdale Laundry & Craft Room
Scottsdale Laundry & Craft Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Thoughtful designs and details create multiple functional spaces that add purpose to a small room.
Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton
クローゼットでお部屋にアクセントを
クローゼットでお部屋にアクセントを
ビィ・エル・シー株式会社ビィ・エル・シー株式会社
Laundry
Laundry
AMI DesignAMI Design
Westside Laundry Room
Westside Laundry Room
Michael Kline & CompanyMichael Kline & Company
Major interior renovation. This room used to house the boiler, water heater and various other utility items that took up valuable space. We removed/relocated utilities and designed cabinets from floor to ceiling to maximize every spare inch of storage space. Everything is custom designed, custom built and installed by Michael Kline & Company. Photography: www.dennisroliff.com
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
DLR Custom BuildersDLR Custom Builders
Northpark Laundry Room Remodel by Classic Home Improvements
Northpark Laundry Room Remodel by Classic Home Improvements
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This craftsman-style home in North Park was remodeled in late spring of 2022 with this gorgeous Mediterranean design with hexagon terra cotta floors and Waypoint cabinets. The matte black hardware and appliances incorporate a modern and updated twist.
Classic Colonial Kitchen Remodel
Classic Colonial Kitchen Remodel
Sharp and Grey InteriorsSharp and Grey Interiors
Modern but classic refined space perfect for the 1920s colonial style home.
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Laundry room
Laundry room
Balber Architecture, Inc.Balber Architecture, Inc.
Laundry room showing different counter height. This particular room has a built-in ironing board for convenience.
Lake Home Remodel I Waterford
Lake Home Remodel I Waterford
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
This window was added to bring more sunlight and scenery from the wooded lot
Mill Road
Mill Road
CheverellCheverell
Adam Carter and Hana Snow
West End Retreat
West End Retreat
Frenchs Cabinet Gallery llcFrenchs Cabinet Gallery llc
Built in 1938, this home has some beautiful architectural features. The former kitchen was charming, but it was not functional. Cabinet drawers were not opening properly, there was no hot water at the sink and there was no electric on the island. With the new kitchen design, we added several modern amenities, several of which are concealed behind cabinet doors and drawers. Credits: Designer: Erin Hurst, CKD-French's Cabinet Gallery, LLC Contractor: Benjamin Breeding- Breeding Homes, LLC Countertops: Smokey Mountain Tops Cabinetry: Crestwood Inc. Crown Molding: Stephens Millwork & Lumber Company Tile: Dal Tile-Beth Taylor Appliances: A1 Appliance-Tom Burns Plumbing Fixtures: Kenny & Company-Jessica Smith Paint: Jo Ella McClellan Photographer: Dylan Reyes-Dylan Reyes Photos
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
Estates, Piedmont Full Home Fire Restoration
DLR Custom BuildersDLR Custom Builders
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Terracotta Flooring 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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