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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Two Story “Master Retreat”
Two Story “Master Retreat”
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The cheerful, blue laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional with custom cabinets, a hanging drying station, hidden ironing board and steel undermount sink.
Laundry Room with Custom Floor Design
Laundry Room with Custom Floor Design
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.
Lakehouse Renovation
Lakehouse Renovation
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
And the award for the beachiest of all laundry room goes to.... this laundry room! A wallpaper with a Gray Malin beach scene is perfect for this small space. What an unexpected surprise behind the rolling doors that conceal this space.
Farm House
Farm House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Laundry Room with Heated Floor
Laundry Room with Heated Floor
C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.C&K Custom Remodeling Inc.
1912 Historic Landmark remodeled to have modern amenities while paying homage to the home's architectural style.
The Bradford Laundry Room
The Bradford Laundry Room
construction2style LLCconstruction2style LLC
Two Story “Master Retreat”
Two Story “Master Retreat”
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The cheerful, blue, green and white laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional with custom cabinets, a hanging drying station, hidden ironing board and steel undermount sink.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120
West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Willard
Willard
The Conscious Builder Inc.The Conscious Builder Inc.
This bathroom was a must for the homeowners of this 100 year old home. Having only 1 bathroom in the entire home and a growing family, things were getting a little tight. This bathroom was part of a basement renovation which ended up giving the homeowners 14” worth of extra headroom. The concrete slab is sitting on 2” of XPS. This keeps the heat from the heated floor in the bathroom instead of heating the ground and it’s covered with hand painted cement tiles. Sleek wall tiles keep everything clean looking and the niche gives you the storage you need in the shower. Custom cabinetry was fabricated and the cabinet in the wall beside the tub has a removal back in order to access the sewage pump under the stairs if ever needed. The main trunk for the high efficiency furnace also had to run over the bathtub which lead to more creative thinking. A custom box was created inside the duct work in order to allow room for an LED potlight. The seat to the toilet has a built in child seat for all the little ones who use this bathroom, the baseboard is a custom 3 piece baseboard to match the existing and the door knob was sourced to keep the classic transitional look as well. Needless to say, creativity and finesse was a must to bring this bathroom to reality. Although this bathroom did not come easy, it was worth every minute and a complete success in the eyes of our team and the homeowners. An outstanding team effort. Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group
Fox Bend
Fox Bend
Nikole Starr InteriorsNikole Starr Interiors
Woodmont Residence
Woodmont Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Woodmont Ave. Residence Laundry Room. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes. Photography by Andrea Calo. Landscaping by West Shop Design.
Bybee Blvd
Bybee Blvd
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom white laundry room cabinets.
Hawkins Home
Hawkins Home
LIV Design CollectiveLIV Design Collective
Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Urban SeedUrban Seed
Major remodel of a 6,000 SQFT penthouse condominium. The condominium was demo'd to bare bones and built back to an exquisite contemporary penthouse with custom cabinets, custom millwork, glass enclosed wine room, dog wash room, tile flooring, and a steam-shower in the master bathroom.
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Eclectic Country Craftsman
Sligh Cabinets Inc.Sligh Cabinets Inc.
©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Countertops by Presidio Tile & Stone
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
FW Magazine Dream Home Summer '19
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
A.S.D Interiors - Shirry Dolgin
A.S.D Interiors - Shirry Dolgin
Erika Bierman PhotographyErika Bierman Photography
Erika Bierman Photography
Needham New Construction Bright and Bold
Needham New Construction Bright and Bold
AbbeyK, Inc.AbbeyK, Inc.
Eric Roth
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
The Eagle's Peak : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Multi-coloured 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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