Expansive Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

This is an example of an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and metro tiled splashback.

Rustic Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Great storage for numerous rolls of ribbon & gift wrap with a drawer for scissors & tape below. Mandi B Photography
Design ideas for 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.

2017 Spring Parade of Homes- Thornapple River

TruKitchens

Builder: BDR Executive Custom Homes Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design Interior Design: Christine DiMaria Design Photographer: Chuck Heiney
Expansive modern u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige walls, porcelain flooring and white worktops.

Woodbury Contemporary Closet

Zinran Construction Services Inc.

Expansive contemporary utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and carpet.

Contemporary Home

Baxter Construction

Thomas Robert Clarke
Expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Lirio Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom wood cabinets.
Photo of an expansive contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley separated utility room in New York with composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets and grey floors.

Maple Ridge Custom Home

Lacey Construction Ltd.

Photos by Brice Ferre
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Silver Spurs

Enfort Homes

Gorgeous coastal laundry room. The perfect blend of color and wood tones make for a calming ambiance. With lots of storage and built-in pedestals this laundry room fits every functional need.

Rustic Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Spacious granite counters provide lots of room for folding & sorting. Room below allows for rolling carts & baskets. Mandi B Photography
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.

New Home - Mendham, NJ

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Photo of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in New York with light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, grey floors and a submerged sink.

Maple Ridge Custom Home

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.

Island Gothic Home

Mercer Builders

Inspiration for an expansive classic separated utility room in Seattle with light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Wyndham Vale 57

BCT Group

Huge laundry space at Wyndham Vale 57 with large sink and heaps of storage space. Featuring a large linen press, door to outside and washing machine and dryer spaces.

Country Kitchen - Cypress County Elkwater

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes
Inspiration for an expansive rural single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Hickory Residents

McClure Construction, Inc.

Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Contemporary Lake Home

Heather Paquette

Expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Glass House with Pool Views

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Inspiration for an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, black splashback and metro tiled splashback.

Glass House with Pool Views

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Design ideas for an expansive utility room in Other with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, black splashback and metro tiled splashback.

Rustic Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Grand layout provides lots of room for a multitude of uses. Mega storage includes a broom closet, ample counters for folding, laundry sink, hanging space, wrapping station & more! Mandi B Photography

Expansive Utility Room with Light Wood 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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