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Yellow Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Sunny storage for a luxe laundry room and bath.
Sunny storage for a luxe laundry room and bath.
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Bright, open and beautiful! By removing the closet doors and adding recessed cans the tired dark space is now sunny and gorgeous. Open shelves allow for display space: linens and laundry necessities are close at hand. Delicious Kitchens and Interiors, LLC
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Cedar-shake siding, shutters and a number of back patios complement this home’s classically symmetrical design. A large foyer leads into a spacious central living room that divides the plan into public and private spaces, including a larger master suite and walk-in closet to the left and a dining area and kitchen with a charming built-in booth to the right. The upper level includes two large bedrooms, a bunk room, a study/loft area and comfortable guest quarters.
Custom Closets
Custom Closets
Closets of VirginiaClosets of Virginia
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
Traditional Lake Shore
Traditional Lake Shore
Cabinets by DesignCabinets by Design
Eileen Casey
Yellow Mudroom & Laundry Room
Yellow Mudroom & Laundry Room
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Read all about this family-friendly remodel on our blog: http://jeffkingandco.com/from-the-contractors-bay-area-remodel/. Architect: Steve Swearengen, AIA | the Architects Office / Photography: Paul Dyer
Bath Laundry Room
Bath Laundry Room
Tim Wood LimitedTim Wood Limited
This pantry was designed and made for a Georgian house near Bath. The client and the interior designers decided to take inspiration from the original Georgian doors and panelling for the style of the kitchen and the pantry. This is a classic English country pantry with a modern twist. In the centre of the tall cupboards are two integrated larder units. The rest of the cupboards are organised for laundry, cleaning and other household requirements. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Laundry room with rustic wash basin sink and maple cabinets. Hal Kearney, Photographer
Entertaining Basement
Entertaining Basement
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
2013 Parade of Homes: Cibolo Canyons | San Antonio, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
22422 Fairway View Dr., Zachary, La. 70791
22422 Fairway View Dr., Zachary, La. 70791
Mike Walker and Associates Real Estate,LLCMike Walker and Associates Real Estate,LLC
this laundry room has plenty of space for a side by side washer dryer, plus a full sink and counter for folding clothes. includes lots of cabinets and storage.
After Laundry Room
After Laundry Room
DMJDMJ
Wondrous Windermire
Wondrous Windermire
Signature Kitchen & Bath RemodelingSignature Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Kenosha Kingston II Custom
Kenosha Kingston II Custom
Bear HomesBear Homes
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
French Country with a Twist
French Country with a Twist
H and S Craftsmen with Counter IntelligenceH and S Craftsmen with Counter Intelligence
Entertaining Basement
Entertaining Basement
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
The old laundry room was lacking storage while the new laundry room is well-appointed with cabinets, dishwasher drawers to help with entertaining, and a table for projects. The laundry room does double duty as an entry for the kids, with storage lockers for their jackets and backpacks, and charging stations for their cell phones and laptops.
The Stables - Utility
The Stables - Utility
TrefurnTrefurn
Compact yet practical Utility Room

Yellow Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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