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L-shaped Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
Ratoath Handpainted
Ratoath Handpainted
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Taking inspiration from elements of both American and Belgian kitchen design, this custom crafted kitchen is a reflection of its owner’s personal taste. Rather than going for two contrasting colours, one sole shade has been selected in Helen Turkington Goat’s Beard to achieve a serene scheme, teamed with Calacatta marble work surfaces and splashback for a luxurious finish. Balancing form and function, practical storage solutions have been created to accommodate all kitchen essentials, with generous space dedicated to larder storage, integrated refrigeration and a concealed breakfast station in one tall run of beautifully crafted furniture.
Traditional House
Traditional House
WS DesignWS Design
Small traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Lake House Custom Home
Lake House Custom Home
Strom Construction IncStrom Construction Inc
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Fairfield Lower Level Remodel
Fairfield Lower Level Remodel
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
Jim Fuhrmann Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
New House - Wayne, PA
New House - Wayne, PA
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Wood panelling and quartz splash back
Wood panelling and quartz splash back
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.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Photo of a l-shaped utility room in Albuquerque with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, blue floors and shaker cabinets.
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
Integrity Home BuildersIntegrity Home Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
15 Anchor Bay Court
15 Anchor Bay Court
Reminiscent Homes, LLC.Reminiscent Homes, LLC.
This Laundry Room is neat as a pin with its Full Sized Stacked Washer and Dryer, Glass Tile Back Splash, Caesar Stone Counter Top and Custom Designed Cabinets.
Laundry Room Organization
Laundry Room Organization
Keating Moore ConstructionKeating Moore Construction
Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and a submerged sink.
Forest Edge
Forest Edge
LemonTree & Co. InteriorsLemonTree & Co. Interiors
http://www.clickphotography.ca
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.
Utility / Cloakroom
Utility / Cloakroom
Emma Downie InteriorsEmma Downie Interiors
A challenging brief to combine a space saving downstairs cloakroom with a utility room whilst providing a home for concealed stacked appliances, storage and a large under counter sink. The space needed to be pleasant for guests using the toilet, so a white sink was chosen, brushed brass fittings, a composite white worktop, herringbone wall tiles, patterned floor tiles and ample hidden storage for cleaning products. Finishing touches include the round hanging mirror, framed photographs and oak display shelf.
St. Charles Custom Laundry Room
St. Charles Custom Laundry Room
Jessie Chall Designs - Closet FactoryJessie Chall Designs - Closet Factory
This St. Charles, MO client had a set of unique needs and required her laundry room to truly be a multi-purpose space. Her requirements included hanging space, laundry basket, shoe storage, a junk drawer, enclosed shelving for laundry/cleaning supplies and general storage, broom closet and a separate drop zone coming in from the garage with wine storage. We were able to compliment the rest of her home's aesthetic with gray shaker cabinets and crown molding, and finished the design with cabinet hardware to match her existing hardware and other brushed nickel accessories.
St. Charles Custom Laundry Room
St. Charles Custom Laundry Room
Jessie Chall Designs - Closet FactoryJessie Chall Designs - Closet Factory
This St. Charles, MO client had a set of unique needs and required her laundry room to truly be a multi-purpose space. Her requirements included hanging space, laundry basket, shoe storage, a junk drawer, enclosed shelving for laundry/cleaning supplies and general storage, broom closet and a separate drop zone coming in from the garage with wine storage. We were able to compliment the rest of her home's aesthetic with gray shaker cabinets and crown molding, and finished the design with cabinet hardware to match her existing hardware and other brushed nickel accessories.
Davidson Wood Lot#20
Davidson Wood Lot#20
Artisan Custom HomesArtisan Custom Homes
Jim Schmid
This is an example of a country l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Laundry Room
Spanish Oaks || Furnishings || Austin, Texas || Laundry Room
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and grey worktops.
Sunset Drive
Sunset Drive
Superstition CabinetsSuperstition Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, light hardwood 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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