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Budget Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Cutting Edge GraniteCutting Edge Granite
Laundry Room in clean crisp whites with a warm brick tile floor. Engineered Quartz Color: Rio.
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Photo of a medium sized country utility room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Desert Blume Home
Desert Blume Home
Design Kitchens & CountertopsDesign Kitchens & Countertops
ihphotography
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rugheimer Custom Coastal Cottage
Rugheimer Custom Coastal Cottage
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Nuuanu Residence I
Nuuanu Residence I
Studio B DesignsStudio B Designs
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry/Mudroom Combo
Laundry/Mudroom Combo
Niche reDesignNiche reDesign
We managed to squeeze in a lot in this tight space! Upper storage, small sink, and a narrow pull out on castors for laundry detergent etc. We made a shelf out of the leftover countertop material for the bench seat.
Amberly Laundry
Amberly Laundry
Preservation & RenovationPreservation & Renovation
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Chalet en Madrid
Chalet en Madrid
Pietan DesignPietan Design
lafotobelle.com
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and shaker cabinets.
Santa Ynez Modern Farmhouse
Santa Ynez Modern Farmhouse
Kisha Gianni DesignsKisha Gianni Designs

Small rural single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Grandview Kitchen
Grandview Kitchen
Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
Kitchen Renovation - Added Laundry room attached to Kitchen in unused garage space
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Traditional House
Traditional House
WS DesignWS Design
Small traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mud room/Laundry
Mud room/Laundry
Ryan Davis ContractingRyan Davis Contracting
Shaker style base and wall cabinets were installed. A maple butcher block countertop was used and mosaic tiles sit in between it all. The base cabinet was altered to accept a laundry basket below and the pull out drawer is now a pull out flat top to fold clothing on. The cat door was cut into the closet door and now it's just a matter of time until the cat aces it!
HOME RENOVATION
HOME RENOVATION
ABBA Systems International LLCABBA Systems International LLC
Inspiration for a small modern galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Bonfe BuildersBonfe Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Overfield Residence
Overfield Residence
BDI - Beautifully Done InteriorsBDI - Beautifully Done Interiors
BDI
Small traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Drafting Your DesignDrafting Your Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Basement
Basement
Sarah Henderson InteriorsSarah Henderson Interiors
Jenna Bos
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Budget Utility Room with Shaker 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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