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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Not many clients as for Dog wallpaper - but when they love Rhodesian Ridgebacks as much as this family, then you hunt for the right one! This Spoonflower wallpaper brings so much interest to this custom laundry, complete with drying racks, floating shelves for doggy treats and tile floor for easy cleaning.
"Glenmore" Keswick VA
"Glenmore" Keswick VA
Designs by CherylDesigns by Cheryl
These tall towering mud room cabinets open up this space to appear larger than it is. The rustic looking brick stone flooring makes this space. The built in bench area makes a nice sweet spot to take off your rainy boots or yard shoes. The tall cabinets allows for great storage.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
Brittany Lyons InteriorsBrittany Lyons Interiors
Saratoga Whimsy House
Saratoga Whimsy House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
Mid Century Modern Brought to Life
kellydesignskellydesigns
We wanted to add some fun and utility to this space, We created a mudroom/laundry area that makes you happy with this stunning wallpaper and black matte accents
Coastal in Scottsdale
Coastal in Scottsdale
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
PAINTED PINK WITH A WHIMSICAL VIBE. THIS LAUNDRY ROOM IS LAYERED WITH WALLPAPER, GORGEOUS FLOOR TILE AND A PRETTY CHANDELIER TO MAKE DOING LAUNDRY FUN!
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Laundry/ Mud Room Combination in a busy Colonial home.
Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition
Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Colorful dish wallpaper surrounding a sunny window makes laundry less of a chore. Hexagonal floor tiles echo the repetition of the patterned wallpaper. French windows can be completely opened to let the breeze in.
Laundry Room Remodel - Countertop & Shelving Closeup
Laundry Room Remodel - Countertop & Shelving Closeup
Smart Remodeling LLCSmart Remodeling LLC
Overlook of the laundry room appliance and shelving. (part from full home remodeling project) The laundry space was squeezed-up and tight! Therefore, our experts expand the room to accommodate cabinets and more shelves for storing fabric detergent and accommodate other features that make the space more usable. We renovated and re-designed the laundry room to make it fantastic and more functional while also increasing convenience.
Soos Creek Farmhouse
Soos Creek Farmhouse
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Farmhouse laundry room with shiplap walls and butcher block counters.
Laundry Envy
Laundry Envy
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
This gorgeous Hamptons inspired laundry has been transformed into a well designed functional room. Complete with 2pac shaker cabinetry, Casesarstone benchtop, floor to wall linen cabinetry and storage, folding ironing board concealed in a pull out drawer, butler's sink and traditional tap, timber floating shelving with striking black and white encaustic floor tiles.
Lexington Project
Lexington Project
Kitchen Vitality Design LLCKitchen Vitality Design LLC
Colonial renovation
Colonial renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Atherton Residence 2
Atherton Residence 2
Lexie Saine DesignLexie Saine Design
Transitional Cottage
Transitional Cottage
Tanner HomesTanner Homes
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
This laundry room is what dreams are made of… ? A double washer and dryer, marble lined utility sink, and custom mudroom with built-in storage? We are swooning.
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Farmhouse Fresh: TheGoodBuild
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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