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Affordable Utility Room with Glass-front Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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C-295
Construction Réjean MorinConstruction Réjean Morin
Samuel Morin Technologue
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Warren Home RestorationsWarren Home Restorations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, granite worktops and beige worktops.
SOJI Project: Empire
SOJI Project: Empire
SOJI InteriorsSOJI Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Coastal Farmhouse
Coastal Farmhouse
Inhabit InteriorsInhabit Interiors
Farmhouse Style Laundry Room with Honed Granite Folding Counter, Farmhouse Style Sink, and Grey Subway Tile Backsplash,.
Design ideas for a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Schrock Cabinets
Schrock Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
K-studio Interior DesignK-studio Interior Design
Design ideas for a large country single-wall separated utility room in Moscow with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Rachel's Condo Make-over - Bathroom/Laundry
Rachel's Condo Make-over - Bathroom/Laundry
Acco Kitchen and BathAcco Kitchen and Bath
This contained, compact stacked laundry pair is a far cry from the original DARK, barely accessible laundry that graced this area before. Close the frosted glass doors and the laundry pair becomes a hidden but hard working element in this home. Handy storage on the right side too for linens, laundry soap, and the instant hot water heater resides there too. Rebecca Tabbert for Acco Kitchen and Bath
Landa River House
Landa River House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a small country galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Laundry Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Andrew OffenbacherAndrew Offenbacher
1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.
Ferndale Cottage
Ferndale Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Scott DuBose Photography
Medium sized utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
We used an armoire with grey washed finish for storing linens, and provided a family sized wash basket on wheels for easy manoeuvering. Hooks on the wall help to air out items. Photo: Suzanna Scott Photography
Wingfield Kitchen
Wingfield Kitchen
Royal Constructors of NaplesRoyal Constructors of Naples
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and glass-front cabinets.
699 Stovall Blvd
699 Stovall Blvd
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
A butlers pantry complete with wine cooler and full size sink is a wonderful feature. This space is not just functional but also adds value to any home. When staging the glass door cabinets I made sure the items were large using white and glass accessories to complement the subway tile and countertop.
Bedford Show home
Bedford Show home
Essenare PropertiesEssenare Properties
Essenare Properties / Steve White - vsco.co/stevewhiite
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, pink walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Laundry Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Andrew OffenbacherAndrew Offenbacher
1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Scott DuBose Photography
This is an example of a medium sized utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Contemporain Chic
Contemporain Chic
SECOYASECOYA
Design ideas for a medium sized modern utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets and laminate countertops.
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Oceanfront Custom Blue Kitchen in Marblehead, MA
Divine Design CenterDivine Design Center
This amazing waterfront home now boasts ocean blue kitchen and bath cabinetry, sleek appliances, and an open concept that pairs perfectly with the vastness of the ocean beyond.
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Patterned Tile Laundry Room - June Way Project
Next Stage Design + BuildNext Stage Design + Build
Scott DuBose Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Affordable Utility Room with Glass-front 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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