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L-shaped Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Glenna Stone Interior DesignGlenna Stone Interior Design
Beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and engineered stone countertops.
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Thoreau Americana | The Ranch at Twenty Mile
Dostie HomesDostie Homes
Deremer Studios
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and white worktops.
Washington DC
Washington DC
Niki VanechNiki Vanech
Total gut and renovation of a Georgetown 1900 townhouse.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white worktops.
Cheviot Hills Transitional
Cheviot Hills Transitional
Deirdre Doherty InteriorsDeirdre Doherty Interiors
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Crest
Crest
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
Laundry Room (Historical House)
Laundry Room (Historical House)
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
You would never know that this light and airy laundry room is in the basement of a historic house. With the right proportions on custom cabinetry Fritz Carpentry & Contracting was able to make this tight space feel open while maintaining functionality. Overlay, shaker cabinets handcrafted by Fritz Carpentry & Contracting are complimented by custom shiplap and a floating walnut wall shelf.
Hidden Hills View
Hidden Hills View
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Madeline Harper Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Display Home
Display Home
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a medium sized country l-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
SRC - Stamp Renovation and Construction LLCSRC - Stamp Renovation and Construction LLC
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Basements
Basements
DreamBuildersDreamBuilders
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mud Room Renovation to Take the Drudgery Out of Washing Clothes
Mud Room Renovation to Take the Drudgery Out of Washing Clothes
UserUser
No one likes it but there's no way around it — every family has laundry. However, having a well designed space like this one can take the drudgery out of washing clothes. Located off the kitchen and next to the back door, this laundry/mud room is part of the family hub. This is a great arrangement for families that need to multi-task — Keeping the front load washer and dryer in a side-by-side configuration allows for a large countertop that is handy for for folding and sorting. Coat hooks behind the back door a great place to hang raincoats or snow pants until dry, keeping the dampness away from the other jackets and coats. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler
Lucas Ranch - Mediterranean Laundry Room
Lucas Ranch - Mediterranean Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Bright laundry room with custom blue cabinetry, brass hardware, Rohl sink, deck mounted brass faucet, custom floating shelves, ceramic backsplash and decorative floor tiles.
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
Shiplap on The Lake | The Lakes at North River Yacht Club
Shiplap on The Lake | The Lakes at North River Yacht Club
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
A new construction featuring a bright and spacious kitchen with shiplap walls and a brick back splash. Polished quartz counter tops gives the spaces a finished and glamorous feeling. A spacious master bathroom with His&Hers vanities and a walk-in shower give enough room for daily routines in the morning. The color palette exudes waterfront living in a luxurious manor.
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!
Dreamy Scandi Acadian
Dreamy Scandi Acadian
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Photo of a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Christopher D. Halili, Architect, LEED APChristopher D. Halili, Architect, LEED AP
recessed lighting
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Rice University - New Home Construction
Rice University - New Home Construction
Edwards Interiors and Design, LLCEdwards Interiors and Design, LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

L-shaped Utility Room with Shaker 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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