skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Cabinet Style: Shaker

Expansive Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
41 - 60 of 262 photos
Item 1 of 3
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Modern English Farmhouse | Hillsboro, Oregon
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Photo of an expansive farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hamptons House @ Mona Vale
Hamptons House @ Mona Vale
StepUP ConstructionsStepUP Constructions
Photo of an expansive beach style utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
Ashton Woods Tampa
Ashton Woods Tampa
Ashton WoodsAshton Woods
Build your laundry room right off your mud room to minimize mess from dirty sports uniforms, dirt-stained jeans, and more. Seen in FishHawk Preserve, a Tampa community.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lenton Company, Inc.Lenton Company, Inc.
Removing the wall between the old kitchen and great room allowed room for two islands, work flow and storage. A beverage center and banquet seating was added to the breakfast nook. The laundry/mud room matches the new kitchen and includes a step in pantry.
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!
Lilac Lane Transitional
Lilac Lane Transitional
Karyn Dismore InteriorsKaryn Dismore Interiors
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Flat White Continued...
Flat White Continued...
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
This house got a complete facelift! All trim and doors were painted white, floors refinished in a new color, opening to the kitchen became larger to create a more cohesive floor plan. The dining room became a "dreamy" Butlers Pantry and the kitchen was completely re-configured to include a 48" range and paneled appliances. Notice that there are no switches or outlets in the backsplashes. Mud room, laundry room re-imagined and the basement ballroom completely redone. Make sure to look at the before pictures!
Silva Household
Silva Household
Flooring Factory LLCFlooring Factory LLC
This is an example of an expansive rural utility room in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Grenfell & PeplowGrenfell & Peplow
We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Design ideas for an expansive classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Classic Georgian Home
Classic Georgian Home
Gordon Gibson ConstructionGordon Gibson Construction
Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
High Point
High Point
Axiom BuildersAxiom Builders
Expansive contemporary utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
The Estates at Del Sur, Plan 1 by Standard Pacific Homes
The Estates at Del Sur, Plan 1 by Standard Pacific Homes
Pacific Dimensions, Inc.Pacific Dimensions, Inc.
AG Photography
Expansive beach style u-shaped utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Vista Royal
Vista Royal
Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose DesignsTina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs
Sliding door panels glide away to reveal the hidden laundry wall with storage and the washer and dryer
Photo of an expansive single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
New World French
New World French
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry room with wall mounted drying racks
Design ideas for an expansive classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Silverhorn Show Home
Silverhorn Show Home
Maillot HomesMaillot Homes
Photo: Phil Crozier
Inspiration for an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.

Expansive 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.
3
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.