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L-shaped Utility Room with Louvered Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom off entryway
Mudroom off entryway
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Multi-functional laundries
Multi-functional laundries
Bella Life StyleBella Life Style
This renovated laundry incorporates an office function with plenty of room. to move. The pale blue cabinetry connects to the rug and chair, the natural wood flooring, wicker chair and baskets connect to add contrasting warmth. The light fitting is simple and well selected in natural and clear glass
Cragmont
Cragmont
Maestri, LLC.Maestri, LLC.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kiawah Tuscan Villa
Kiawah Tuscan Villa
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Jim Somerset Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical l-shaped utility room in Charleston with blue cabinets, louvered cabinets, beige walls, a single-bowl sink, limestone worktops, limestone flooring and beige worktops.
Osmond Home
Osmond Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Hermitage Trail
Hermitage Trail
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Garden House
Garden House
Dave Adams PhotographyDave Adams Photography
French inspired garden home by landscape architect David Gibson. Architectural & Interior Design Photography by http://www.daveadamsphotography.com
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Speas Interior DesignSpeas Interior Design
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, a side by side washer and dryer, louvered cabinets and blue cabinets.
Hampstead Garden Suburbs Kitchen
Hampstead Garden Suburbs Kitchen
The Wood WorksThe Wood Works
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in London with a submerged sink, white walls, white worktops, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
A.S. Langer Construction, LLCA.S. Langer Construction, LLC
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Bayside Home Improvement LLCBayside Home Improvement LLC
This laundry room showcases a chic and sophisticated design with a functional layout. The deep navy cabinetry, adorned with sleek hardware, adds a bold and elegant contrast to the white backsplash and countertops. The louvered cabinet doors are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, allowing for ventilation. A large, single basin sink with a modern faucet stands ready for laundry prep or hand-washing delicate items. The washer and dryer are front-loading, emphasizing the room's modern feel. A dark, open shelving unit to the right offers easily accessible storage for baskets, towels, and jars, while contributing to the room's contemporary look. The herringbone patterned wooden floor brings warmth and a classic touch to the overall design, enhancing the room's refined aesthetic.
Osmond Home
Osmond Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, louvered cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops, marble worktops, grey cabinets and grey walls.

L-shaped Utility Room with Louvered 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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