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Galley Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large classic galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Auckland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Marlin LB
Marlin LB
Interior ConsultantsInterior Consultants
Flat panel high gloss cabinets with pattern blue cement tiles to create drama
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Retreat
Contemporary Retreat
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Reed Brown Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Botanical Abode
Botanical Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Liz Andrews Photography and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring and white floors.
Bellevue Hill
Bellevue Hill
P.Built ConstructionsP.Built Constructions
Grant Schwarz
Small coastal galley separated utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Marquette | 2016
Marquette | 2016
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Photo of a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Dallas with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls.
Buckinghamshire, Laundry Room
Buckinghamshire, Laundry Room
Touch Design GroupTouch Design Group
Photo of a modern galley utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and composite countertops.
Ferran-Hardie Homes Lakeview Project
Ferran-Hardie Homes Lakeview Project
Jefferson Door CompanyJefferson Door Company
Jefferson Door Company supplied all the interior and exterior doors, cabinetry (HomeCrest cabinetry), Mouldings and door hardware (Emtek). House was built by Ferran-Hardie Homes.
De finales del XIX - Reforma de vivienda en San Nicolás
De finales del XIX - Reforma de vivienda en San Nicolás
ACGP arquitecturaACGP arquitectura
Práctica despensa y lavadero junto a la cocina, con gran capacidad de almacenaje, que mantiene el aire nórdico de la casa, con madera y baldosa hidraúlica.
Clean Oasis
Clean Oasis
UserUser
Floor to ceiling cabinetry conceals all laundry room necessities along with shelving space for extra towels, hanging rods for drying clothes, a custom made ironing board slot, pantry space for the mop and vacuum, and more storage for other cleaning supplies. Everything is beautifully concealed behind these custom made ribbon sapele doors.
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
GOKE | Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
This is an example of a large scandi galley utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Idea House
The Idea House
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Large contemporary galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Haute DesignsHaute Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Rain Man
The Rain Man
Rosewood Custom BuildersRosewood Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Mont Albert
Mont Albert
Jane Gorman Decorators & DevelopersJane Gorman Decorators & Developers
Bergsproduction
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Contemporary Lifestyle Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Photo of a large scandi galley utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Galley 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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