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Blue Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Laundry Room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Sedley Road Kitchen, Bar, Mudroom & Laundry Room Remodel
Sedley Road Kitchen, Bar, Mudroom & Laundry Room Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
A hidden laundry room sink keeps messes out of sight from the mudroom, where the entrance to the garage is. © Lassiter Photography **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**
Wildhorse Remodel
Wildhorse Remodel
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
As you enter from the garage you're now greeted with this clean, functional mudroom. The cabinetry matches the bar, and new tile floor provides durability.
Laundry
Laundry
Jeff JamesJeff James
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
This is an example of a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, black worktops and feature lighting.
Modern Farmhouse with a Rustic Edge
Modern Farmhouse with a Rustic Edge
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The grey design in the laundry room's tile compliments the gray of the room's cabinetry.
Inspiration for a large country single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Pinky Drab to Gray & White Fab
Pinky Drab to Gray & White Fab
Creative KitchensCreative Kitchens
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Creative Kitchen CompanyThe Creative Kitchen Company
This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a submerged sink.
Summerfield Home
Summerfield Home
20th Century Construction Co.20th Century Construction Co.
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a large traditional separated utility room in Indianapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Traditional "East Coast" Style Home
Traditional "East Coast" Style Home
Dave Packer Custom BuilderDave Packer Custom Builder
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Mudroom & Laundry Room
Mudroom & Laundry Room
Metropolitan Design ConceptsMetropolitan Design Concepts
Keep everything organized in 1 room! We loved creating this mud room/laundry room for our clients. This gorgeous space features built-in cabinetry and a beautiful area to make the laundry fun.
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Primary Bath Guest Bath and Laundry Remodel
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.
Kelso Farmhouse
Kelso Farmhouse
mfm design groupmfm design group
Laundry / Mudroom
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Tuscan Tradition
Tuscan Tradition
Fred Parker Company, Inc.Fred Parker Company, Inc.
This beautiful but very functional laundry room features granite countertops and glass tile back splash, ample storage and work space and a great place to keep the puppies. The clients worked with the collaborative efforts of builders Ron and Fred Parker, architect Don Wheaton, and interior designer Robin Froesche to create this incredible home.
Equestrian Estate
Equestrian Estate
McCann Design GroupMcCann Design Group
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Rustic Mudroom | Warrington, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
A rustic style mudroom / laundry room in Warrington, Pennsylvania. A lot of times with mudrooms people think they need more square footage, but what they really need is some good space planning.

Blue 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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