Grey Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.

Modern Laundry Room

Modern separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Atherton, CA Contemporary Elegance

K.G.Bell Construction

No space for a full laundry room? No problem! Hidden by closet doors, this fully functional laundry area is sleek and modern.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls.

Luxury Lake Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Inspiration for a large nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and feature lighting.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

Laundry Heaven

Lux 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.

AIA Home Tour on Lake Calhoun

Twin Cities Closet Company

Chase Vogt
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Cheddington Place

Olympic Kitchens

Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

The Idea House

Karen 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.

Mounds View Dream Home

Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.

The laundry room, just off the master suite, was designed to be bright and airy, and a fun place to spend the morning. Green/grey contoured wood cabinets keep it fun, and laminate counters with an integrated undermount stainless sink keep it functional and cute. Wallpaper throughout the room and patterned luxury vinyl floor makes the room just a little more fun.

KraftMaid: Laundry and Dog Room

KraftMaid

Greyloft cabinetry is accented by a light countertop to create an intriguing contrast in this spacious laundry and dog room.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged sink and beige walls.

Прачечная

Artechnology

Архитектурная студия: Artechnology Архитектор: Тимур Шарипов Дизайнер: Ольга Истомина Светодизайнер: Сергей Назаров Фото: Сергей Красюк Этот проект был опубликован на интернет-портале AD Russia Этот проект стал лауреатом премии INTERIA AWARDS 2017

North Port Ct Kitchen

Alliance Home Remodeling

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.

Laundry/Boot Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Hand-made bespoke utility/boot room with belfast sink. Tall storage cupboards, bench seating with hanging hooks above. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson

Прачечная + санузел

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, a single-bowl sink, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Glendale AZ Home Addition

Tru Builders LLC

Photo of an industrial galley separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Contemporary Character

TruKitchens

Photos: Tippett Photography.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Bentwater Showcase Home

Hann Builders

Modern Laundry
Large modern galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey walls and grey floors.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

Home to a large family, the brief for this laundry in Brighton was to incorporate as much storage space as possible. Our in-house Interior Designer, Jeyda has created a galley style laundry with ample storage without having to compromise on style.

Grey 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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