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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
A Butlers Dream
A Butlers Dream
Kitchens Inc. Custom CabinetryKitchens Inc. Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Timeline Design + BuildTimeline Design + Build
Finger Photography
Hilton
Hilton
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Maple Laundry Room in Ambler, PA
Maple Laundry Room in Ambler, PA
Meridian ConstructionMeridian Construction
This Ambler, PA laundry room is the perfect space to do your laundry; the bright, stained maple cabinets are naturally sourced in the USA. The mudroom area has a custom locker-style bench and hooks. To see the kitchen remodel Meridian Construction also did in this home, head over to our Kitchen Gallery. Design and Construction by Meridian
Other Rooms
Other Rooms
Martha Stewart LivingMartha Stewart Living
An efficient laundry room should run like a well-oiled machine. Having a designated place for everything means that routine chores become a breeze. Martha Stewart Living Turkey Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Fortune Cookie. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bronze
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A farmhouse sink is used and adds a classic warm farmhouse touch to the room. Undercabinet lighting helps to illuminate the task areas for better visibility
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Laundry room with rustic wash basin sink and maple cabinets. Hal Kearney, Photographer
Dark and Light
Dark and Light
The Jae CompanyThe Jae Company
Many of the elements within the design of this full condo remodel in Westerville, Ohio, contrast nicely with one another. Light and dark elements play off one another. The job included a kitchen, master bath, second bath, powder room, fireplace, lower level bath and laundry room - the redesign included cabinets, countertops, appliances, sinks, faucets, toilets, tile shower, tile floor, tile backsplash, stacked stone fireplace and new lighting. The cabinetry in the kitchen is Woodmont's Sedona Espresso. The countertops are granite in St. Ceila and the backsplash is cream tumbled travertine.
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Ross Street
Ross Street
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Appliances hidden behind beautiful cabinetry with large counters above for folding, disguise the room's original purpose. Secret chutes from the boy's room, makes sure laundry makes it way to the washer/dryer with very little urging. Photography: Ramona d'Viola
Belle Meade Classic Style Home Renovation - 2
Belle Meade Classic Style Home Renovation - 2
Wills CompanyWills Company
This 1920's classic Belle Meade Home was beautifully renovated. Architectural design by Ridley Wills of Wills Company and Interiors by New York based Brockschmidt & Coleman LLC. Wiff Harmer Photography
Laundry Blues
Laundry Blues
PKsurroundingsPKsurroundings
Fun yet functional laundry! photos by Rob Karosis
US Floors Natural Cork Flooring
US Floors Natural Cork Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color: Almada-Tira-Cinzento
West Chester, PA Kitchen Mudroom and Bath Remodel
West Chester, PA Kitchen Mudroom and Bath Remodel
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
Photos by JMB Photoworks RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Custom Beach House Bonita Springs
Calusa Construction, Inc.Calusa Construction, Inc.
Laundry with mop sink
Sparkling Lane
Sparkling Lane
Sage Luxury HomesSage Luxury Homes
Second Floor Laundry with Brookhaven Cabinets and Venetian Gold Granite Couterto
Second Floor Laundry with Brookhaven Cabinets and Venetian Gold Granite Couterto
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Second Floor Laundry with Brookhaven Cabinets and Venetian Gold Granite Coutertop. 12"x12" French Vanilla slate floors.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Yellow 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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