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L-shaped Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
Oak Park
Oak Park
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
This cheery laundry room boasts beautifully bright cabinets of a blue green hue. Gray subway tile backsplash adds a traditional touch. Included in this space is a utility sink, built in ironing board and able storage space.
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Drouillard Mountain Home
Drouillard Mountain Home
Townsend InteriorsTownsend Interiors
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Laundry
Laundry
Emerald Designs Ltd.Emerald Designs Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Blackheath Residence
Blackheath Residence
Rocco RevolutionRocco Revolution
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry works well together. Plenty of storage including wall cupboards and hanging rail above bench with gorgeous marble herringbone tiles
Wooloowin Project
Wooloowin Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
OC Ranch Remodel
OC Ranch Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a small nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with marble worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Tanager Hill
Tanager Hill
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a scandinavian l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, shaker cabinets and grey walls.
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2018 Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Second floor laundry room
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Organized laundry room
Organized laundry room
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Cleanliness and organization are top priority for this large family laundry room/mudroom. Concrete floors can handle the worst the kids throw at it, while baskets allow separation of clothing depending on color and dirt level!
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
photo by Ian Coleman
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.
Levy
Levy
Cole Design Studio, Inc.Cole Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Client photo shoot
Client photo shoot
OnePlanOnePlan
CB for OnePlan
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Dorset with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Toorak Laundry, Family Room, Bathrooms and more
Toorak Laundry, Family Room, Bathrooms and more
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Pete Schelfhout; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, marble worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bright Modern Update
Bright Modern Update
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, a submerged sink and brown floors.
the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
the Castaway III - No Electric Bill Home
Marc Rutenberg HomesMarc Rutenberg Homes
Marc Rutenberg Homes
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

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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