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Expansive Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Burnsville // Laundry Room
Burnsville // Laundry Room
High Country Cabinets of Banner ElkHigh Country Cabinets of Banner Elk
Photo By: Heather Taylor
Expansive contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Sélection de buanderies | Scavolini
Scavolini Store BordeauxScavolini Store Bordeaux
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall separated utility room in Bordeaux with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and brown walls.
DIGHT RESIDENCE
DIGHT RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board Laundry chute 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware
Maple Ridge Custom Home
Maple Ridge Custom Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary & Expansive Handleless Flat Slab Kitchen
Contemporary & Expansive Handleless Flat Slab Kitchen
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
What we have here is an expansive space perfect for a family of 5. Located in the beautiful village of Tewin, Hertfordshire, this beautiful home had a full renovation from the floor up. The clients had a vision of creating a spacious, open-plan contemporary kitchen which would be entertaining central and big enough for their family of 5. They booked a showroom appointment and spoke with Alina, one of our expert kitchen designers. Alina quickly translated the couple’s ideas, taking into consideration the new layout and personal specifications, which in the couple’s own words “Alina nailed the design”. Our Handleless Flat Slab design was selected by the couple with made-to-measure cabinetry that made full use of the room’s ceiling height. All cabinets were hand-painted in Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball and slatted real wood oak veneer cladding with a Pitch Black backdrop was dotted around the design. All the elements from the range of Neff appliances to décor, blended harmoniously, with no one material or texture standing out and feeling disconnected. The overall effect is that of a contemporary kitchen with lots of light and colour. We are seeing lots more wood being incorporated into the modern home today. Other features include a breakfast pantry with additional drawers for cereal and a tall single-door pantry, complete with internal drawers and a spice rack. The kitchen island sits in the middle with an L-shape kitchen layout surrounding it. We also flowed the same design through to the utility.
Canyon Del Sol
Canyon Del Sol
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Nations Cabinetry slab door in white, light floors, grey five panel door, and light wood flooring make this laundry room clean and bright. Plenty of counter space and storage. Photos by Robby Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
Inviting On Ivergordon
Inviting On Ivergordon
Chimera Interior DesignChimera Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Haddington Gloss White Kitchen Design & Fitted in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Haddington Gloss White Kitchen Design & Fitted in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Richard & Richard's D&IS LtdRichard & Richard's D&IS Ltd
Matt McNulty
This is an example of an expansive contemporary utility room in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and quartz worktops.
Spring Lane
Spring Lane
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Ample cabinetry in this spacious multi-use laundry room. Large folding area at the end of the room. Mandi B Photography
This is an example of an expansive rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Tanglewood Multi-Functional Poggenpohl Laundry
Poggenpohl HoustonPoggenpohl Houston
A lift up door opens to revel a space for a small microwave oven in this expansive laundry room by Cheryl Carpenter with Poggenpohl Joseph Nance Photography
Campus Drive Residence
Campus Drive Residence
AE3 Architects + Project ManagersAE3 Architects + Project Managers
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
DIGHT RESIDENCE
DIGHT RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
MODERN CHARM Custom designed and manufactured laundry & mudroom with the following features: Grey matt polyurethane finish Shadowline profile (no handles) 20mm thick stone benchtop (Ceasarstone 'Snow) White vertical kit Kat tiled splashback Feature 55mm thick lamiwood floating shelf Matt black handing rod 2 x In built laundry hampers 1 x Fold out ironing board Laundry chute 2 x Pull out solid bases under washer / dryer stack to hold washing basket Tall roll out drawers for larger cleaning product bottles Feature vertical slat panelling 6 x Roll-out shoe drawers 6 x Matt black coat hooks Blum hardware
Mr & Mrs Marshall
Mr & Mrs Marshall
Diane Berry KitchensDiane Berry Kitchens
Luxury German kitchen with tall run and island designed and installed by Diane berry kitchens of Manchester. Glossy Taupe units and veined quartz worktops create a timeless luxury. L shaped bench seating and a coat area and laundry room make for a perfect organised family home
Canyon Del Sol
Canyon Del Sol
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Nations Cabinetry slab door in white, light floors, grey five panel door, and light wood flooring make this laundry room clean and bright. Plenty of counter space and storage. Photos by Robby Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
Bulthaup and Baufritz
Bulthaup and Baufritz
Hobsons ChoiceHobsons Choice
Downstairs, the equally tranquil utility room, features Schuller's sandy-grey cabinetry, enjoys direct access to the garden. Tall storage units flank the washer-dryer stack, offering handy laundry baskets, while a spacious sink awaits muddy paws returning from woodland adventures.
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Burnsville // Laundry Room
Burnsville // Laundry Room
High Country Cabinets of Banner ElkHigh Country Cabinets of Banner Elk
Photo By: Heather Taylor
This is an example of an expansive contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ridgeside Renovation
Ridgeside Renovation
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Work completed by homebuilder EPG Homes, Chattanooga, TN
Expansive rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Spring Lane
Spring Lane
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Expansive Utility Room with Flat-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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