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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Louvered Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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The Ryburgh
The Ryburgh
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
A dream utility room, paired with a sophisticated bar area and all finished in our distinctive oak black core.
Bourne Manor
Bourne Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Classic Bootility Room
Classic Bootility Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
There are surprises behind every door in this beautiful bootility. Rooms like this can be designed to house a range of storage solutions and bulky appliances that usually take up a considerable amount of space in the kitchen. Moving large appliances to a dedicated full-height cabinet allows you to hide them out of sight when not in use. Stacking them vertically also frees up valuable floor space and makes it easier for you to load washing.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
A country kitchen in rural Pembrokeshire with breathtaking views and plenty of character. Under the striking low beamed ceiling, the Shaker cabinets are designed in an L-shape run with a large central freestanding island. The kitchen revolves around the generously proportioned Ash island acting as a prep table, a place to perch and plenty of storage. In keeping with the farmhouse aesthetic, the walk in pantry houses jams and jars with everything on show. Round the corner lies the utility space with an additional sink and white good appliances with a boot room on entry to the property for muddy wellies and raincoats.
Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
Client photo shoot
Client photo shoot
OnePlanOnePlan
CB for OnePlan
Boor/ Utility Room
Boor/ Utility Room
Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.Hitchcock Spiers Ltd.
Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
We maximized storage in the small laundry room, adding a Carrara marble counter and an oak shelf on the wall above, as well as a full length pantry which serves as a utility closet and cabinets above the washer and dryer. A vintage window sash replaced the earlier vinyl window that was installed in an earlier renovation.
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
In Keeping With Tradition
In Keeping With Tradition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!
Laundry + Mudroom
Laundry + Mudroom
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Donna Guyler Design
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Monarch Custom HomesMonarch Custom Homes
High-Contrast Luxury Home
High-Contrast Luxury Home
CambriaCambria
Photo: High Res Media Build: AFT Construction Design: E Interiors
Sunnyslope Laundry room
Sunnyslope Laundry room
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
Laundry Room with Pratt and Larson Backsplash, Quartz Countertops and Tile Floor Terry Poe Photography
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Louvered 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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