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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Alhambra Spanish Renovation
Julia Chasman DesignJulia Chasman Design
Laundry Room went from a pass-through to a statement room with the addition of a custom marble counter, custom cabinetry, a replacement vintage window sash, and Forno linoleum flooring. Moravian Star pendant gives a touch of magic!
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
KitchenSearch.comKitchenSearch.com
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker pull-out doors. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Bricks and Stones NJ: Reinstating Fresh Elegance to a 100-Year Old Estate
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
Interior Design CenterInterior Design Center
Craft Room
Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation
Legacy Builders GroupLegacy Builders Group
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Farmhouse Laundry room
Farmhouse Laundry room
NIBIO LLCNIBIO LLC
Farmhouse Laundry room
#Seaside Beauty
#Seaside Beauty
Angie Keyes CKBDAngie Keyes CKBD
This Condo has been in the family since it was first built. And it was in desperate need of being renovated. The kitchen was isolated from the rest of the condo. The laundry space was an old pantry that was converted. We needed to open up the kitchen to living space to make the space feel larger. By changing the entrance to the first guest bedroom and turn in a den with a wonderful walk in owners closet. Then we removed the old owners closet, adding that space to the guest bath to allow us to make the shower bigger. In addition giving the vanity more space. The rest of the condo was updated. The master bath again was tight, but by removing walls and changing door swings we were able to make it functional and beautiful all that the same time.
4573 AF
4573 AF
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Lights and Darks
Lights and Darks
Kelly Scanlon Interior DesignKelly Scanlon Interior Design
Check out the laundry details as well. The beloved house cats claimed the entire corner of cabinetry for the ultimate maze (and clever litter box concealment).
Narrabeen Project
Narrabeen Project
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Mason Street Residence - Laundry / Powder Room
Mason Street Residence - Laundry / Powder Room
Surface Art Countertops, Inc.Surface Art Countertops, Inc.
Laundry Room in 2cm Statuarietto Marble in a Honed Finish with a 1 1/2" Mitered Edge
A Beautiful Blue Haven
A Beautiful Blue Haven
Pistro BuildersPistro Builders
Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach
Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
The old laundry was repurposed to become a laundry and scullery space. New laundry Miele appliances were stacked for space saving and thoughtful cabinetry with plenty of storage introduced. Wall painted in Dulux Whisper White. Floortiles from Bernini Stone Salvador Grey Honed 300 x 600; Franke Kubux KBX 110-700F Stainless Steel Sink; Franke Pull out Tap; Dekton Zenith Benchtop/Splashback; Lo & Co Aver Pull Handles.
Nashua, Transitional Multi-Room Renovation
Nashua, Transitional Multi-Room Renovation
The Muir ShowroomsThe Muir Showrooms
Tha laundry room is part of the main bathroom, decked out with Ultracraft cabinets in the Avon doorstyle with Mineral Grey paint and Bianco Sardo granite countertops. Bianco Sardo often has taupey flecks in it that play nicely with the Mineral Grey paint.
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Angel Bay - Lake Travis
Angel Bay - Lake Travis
AE InteriorsAE Interiors

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Multicoloured Worktops 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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