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A Bespoke, Handmade Shaker Kitchen & Utility Room By Burlanes
A Bespoke, Handmade Shaker Kitchen & Utility Room By Burlanes
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Our clients had been searching for their perfect kitchen for over a year. They had three abortive attempts to engage a kitchen supplier and had become disillusioned by vendors who wanted to mould their needs to fit with their product. "It was a massive relief when we finally found Burlanes. From the moment we started to discuss our requirements with Lindsey we could tell that she completely understood both our needs and how Burlanes could meet them." We needed to ensure that all the clients' specifications were met and worked together with them to achieve their dream, bespoke kitchen.
Dog Friendly Remodel
Dog Friendly Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with beige walls, porcelain flooring, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Hampton Hall - Farnsleigh
Hampton Hall - Farnsleigh
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
This is an example of a rural l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Koleas, Laundry
Koleas, Laundry
Interior Exterior Designs Inc.Interior Exterior Designs Inc.
Laundry, face frame, inset, white lacquer, furniture grade. Dhasti Williams
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floors.
Lubbock Parade 2011 - Home 2
Lubbock Parade 2011 - Home 2
B&S Woodworking Inc.B&S Woodworking Inc.
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Lake Pointe - Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Cedar-shake siding, shutters and a number of back patios complement this home’s classically symmetrical design. A large foyer leads into a spacious central living room that divides the plan into public and private spaces, including a larger master suite and walk-in closet to the left and a dining area and kitchen with a charming built-in booth to the right. The upper level includes two large bedrooms, a bunk room, a study/loft area and comfortable guest quarters.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Red Ledges
Red Ledges
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a medium sized country u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Custom shoe pull out shoe cubbies and coat hooks for the family. Debbie Schwab Photography
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
ABtelier DesignABtelier Design
Compact, efficient and attractive laundry room
This is an example of a small u-shaped utility room in Montreal with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room Design
Laundry Room Design
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
There’s one trend the design world can’t get enough of in 2023: wallpaper! Designers & homeowners alike aren’t shying away from bold patterns & colors this year. Which wallpaper is your favorite? Comment a ? for the laundry room & a ? for the closet!
Nepean
Nepean
Distinct Innovations Pty LtdDistinct Innovations Pty Ltd
Built on the beautiful Nepean River in Penrith overlooking the Blue Mountains. Capturing the water and mountain views were imperative as well as achieving a design that catered for the hot summers and cold winters in Western Sydney. Before we could embark on design, pre-lodgement meetings were held with the head of planning to discuss all the environmental constraints surrounding the property. The biggest issue was potential flooding. Engineering flood reports were prepared prior to designing so we could design the correct floor levels to avoid the property from future flood waters. The design was created to capture as much of the winter sun as possible and blocking majority of the summer sun. This is an entertainer's home, with large easy flowing living spaces to provide the occupants with a certain casualness about the space but when you look in detail you will see the sophistication and quality finishes the owner was wanting to achieve. ​
Poco Calle
Poco Calle
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This laundry/craft room is efficient beyond its space. Everything is in its place and no detail was overlooked to maximize the available room to meet many requirements. gift wrap, school books, laundry, and a home office are all contained in this singular space.
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana
Absolute Project ManagementAbsolute Project Management
Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Sylvan Park Custom Home
Sylvan Park Custom Home
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Four Blocks SouthFour Blocks South
Photo of a rural l-shaped utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and pink walls.
Wallis Residence
Wallis Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Buff Strickland
Mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Brookhaven Addition
Brookhaven Addition
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

L-shaped and U-shaped Utility Room 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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