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Expansive Utility Room with Blue Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Beachtree
Beachtree
Wendy Martin LivingWendy Martin Living
Design ideas for an expansive nautical utility room in Other with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Picnic Point Bluff Remodel
Picnic Point Bluff Remodel
Blox ConstructionBlox Construction
The mudroom was built extra large to accommodate the comings and goings of two teenage boys, two dogs, and all that comes with an active, athletic family. The owner installed 4 IKEA Grundtal racks for air-drying laundry.
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and slate flooring.
Galena
Galena
Carol Faccinetti Interior DesignCarol Faccinetti Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Heber, UT
Heber, UT
Timber Creek ConstructionTimber Creek Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
The Cove- DuRant Luxury Custom Designed Home on Daniel Island
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
Designs by Craig VeenkerDesigns by Craig Veenker
This is an example of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and blue cabinets.
501 Oak Summit
501 Oak Summit
Micah & Co.Micah & Co.
Luxury utility room!
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Winden Estate - Ourimbah
Penman Brown Interior DesignPenman Brown Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive country separated utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, blue cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, beige floors and beige worktops.
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Makeover
Modern Makeover
RIC design buildRIC design build
This dated 80's home needed a major makeover inside and out. For the most part, the home’s footprint and layout stayed the same, but details and finishes were updated throughout and a few structural things - such as expanding a bathroom by taking space from a spare bedroom closet - were done to make the house more functional for our client. The exterior was painted a bold modern dark charcoal with a bright orange door. Carpeting was removed for new wood floor installation, brick was painted, new wood mantle stained to match the floors and simplified door trims. The kitchen was completed demoed and renovated with sleek cabinetry and larger windows. Custom fabricated steel railings make a serious statement in the entryway, updating the overall style of the house.
Beachtree
Beachtree
Wendy Martin LivingWendy Martin Living
Expansive nautical utility room in Other with blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Southern Hills Residence
Southern Hills Residence
Crose & Lemke ConstructionCrose & Lemke Construction
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Lake George
Lake George
Paradox Surfaces, INC.Paradox Surfaces, INC.
Expansive traditional galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Manor Estate
Manor Estate
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
This estate is a transitional home that blends traditional architectural elements with clean-lined furniture and modern finishes. The fine balance of curved and straight lines results in an uncomplicated design that is both comfortable and relaxing while still sophisticated and refined. The red-brick exterior façade showcases windows that assure plenty of light. Once inside, the foyer features a hexagonal wood pattern with marble inlays and brass borders which opens into a bright and spacious interior with sumptuous living spaces. The neutral silvery grey base colour palette is wonderfully punctuated by variations of bold blue, from powder to robin’s egg, marine and royal. The anything but understated kitchen makes a whimsical impression, featuring marble counters and backsplashes, cherry blossom mosaic tiling, powder blue custom cabinetry and metallic finishes of silver, brass, copper and rose gold. The opulent first-floor powder room with gold-tiled mosaic mural is a visual feast.
Rancho Santa Fe Coastal Design and Renovation
Rancho Santa Fe Coastal Design and Renovation
Spaces RenewedSpaces Renewed
A fun laundry and craft room complete with a sink, bench, and ample folding space! Check out that patterned cement floor tile!
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean utility room in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.

Expansive Utility Room with Blue 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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