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L-shaped Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection in Scandinavian Customer Space | CA
Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection in Scandinavian Customer Space | CA
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Fabulous Industrial Inspired Home
Fabulous Industrial Inspired Home
Esq DesignEsq Design
Cabinetry by: Esq Design. Interior design by District 309 Photography: Tracey Ayton
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, open cabinets, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Buanderie Elfa x Invernizzi
Buanderie Elfa x Invernizzi
Elfa FranceElfa France
Stéphane Invernizzi
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Hawthorne 2018 MBA Parade of Homes Model - 1st floor Laundry
Hawthorne 2018 MBA Parade of Homes Model - 1st floor Laundry
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Detour Marketing, LLC
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, wood worktops and white worktops.
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
David Merrick
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
DAJ-MH
DAJ-MH
kinotokinoto
DAJ-MH　撮影：繁田諭
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped utility room in Other with white walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
A Perfect Place For Evertything
A Perfect Place For Evertything
California Closets of IndianapolisCalifornia Closets of Indianapolis
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Cincinnati with white walls, light hardwood flooring, open cabinets, white cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Country Classic Total Remodel
Country Classic Total Remodel
J. Vann, Residence DesignerJ. Vann, Residence Designer
An original downstairs study and bath were converted to a half bath off the foyer and access to the laundry room from the hall leading past the master bedroom. Access from both hall and m. bath lead through the laundry to the master closet which was the original study. R
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Tucked between the Main House and the Guest Addition is the new Laundry Room. The travertine floor tile continues from the original Kitchen into the Laundry Room.
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
This is an example of a small farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with open cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Breckenridge Revival Homestead
Breckenridge Revival Homestead
Trilogy PartnersTrilogy Partners
The built-ins connect to the master closet Pass Through from Master Closet to Laundry Room Design By Trilogy Partners Photo Credit: Michael Yearout
Beachlands House
Beachlands House
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Modern and spacious laundry features the same tiles as bathroom tying elements together across the house
Medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Organizers
Laundry Room Organizers
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
RedBank Renovation
RedBank Renovation
AHD&CoAHD&Co
Design ideas for a country l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Dream Ranch
Dream Ranch
Ron's Homes Inc.Ron's Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Dream Ranch
Dream Ranch
Ron's Homes Inc.Ron's Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

L-shaped Utility Room with Open 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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