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Eclectic Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Acton Family Home
Acton Family Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
playful utility room, with pink cabinets and bright red handles
Design ideas for a small bohemian single-wall utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, white walls, cork flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
UserUser
Lauren Bamford
Large eclectic utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
Laundry Wall Cabinet with Pull-out Drying Rack
John Bost Custom WoodworkingJohn Bost Custom Woodworking
This is a custom wall cabinet that I made to my daughter's specifications for her laundry closet. It is 18" deep to make it easier for her to reach the doors and shelves and to provide extra space for the drying rack. The cabinet is made of 3/4" melamine board for easy cleaning. The drying rack frame is made of maple, and the drying rods are made of poplar, all covered with 3 coats of polyurethane for moisture protection.
Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room
Lime Green Cabinetry and Charcoal Countertop in Colorful Laundry Room
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Westport Contemporary Residence
Westport Contemporary Residence
Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative WorkHeidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work
This is an example of an eclectic single-wall separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
PISO PILOTO SAUCE 2 | MYRAMAR.COM
Pili Molina | Masfotogenica InteriorismoPili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo
Masfotogenica Fotografía | Carlos Yagüe
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Malaga with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic flooring, black floors, beige worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
This new main-floor laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry extravaganza
Laundry extravaganza
Duett Design LLCDuett Design LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Key PieceKey Piece
Inspiration for a large bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Build ProfessionalBuild Professional
Home renovation and extension.
Design ideas for a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Knoll Circle
Knoll Circle
Hayley Bridges DesignHayley Bridges Design
Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Ponca Hills New Construction
Ponca Hills New Construction
Kimberly Cahoy DesignKimberly Cahoy Design
Main Floor Laundry Room with a Built-in Dog Wash
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Medium sized eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, marble flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white floors.
Clear Water Off-Grid Lodge
Clear Water Off-Grid Lodge
Solares ArchitectureSolares Architecture
Derek Monson
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and concrete flooring.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
My weaknesses are vases, light fixtures and wallpaper. When I fell in love with Cole & Son’s Aldwych Albemarle wallpaper, the laundry room was the last available place to put it! Photo © Bethany Nauert
Hills Drive
Hills Drive
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
This clean lined and industrial laundry room is central to all of the bedrooms on the top floor of this home. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a bohemian galley separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Potter's House
Potter's House
Great House Plans, LLCGreat House Plans, LLC
Elevate Washer/Dryer with drawers below.
Photo of a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fun Room
Fun Room
RL DesignRL Design
Yellow vertical cabinets provide readily accessible storage. The yellow color brightens the space and gives the laundry room a fun vibe. Wood shelves balance the space and provides additional storage.

Eclectic Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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