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Large Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Parker Colorado Mud Room and Laundry
Parker Colorado Mud Room and Laundry
Kitchen Traditions of ColoradoKitchen Traditions of Colorado
Inspiration for a large classic separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tile
Tile
Absolute FlooringAbsolute Flooring
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with distressed cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL
The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
Large urban galley utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors, white worktops and brick walls.
Cove Property
Cove Property
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and an integrated washer and dryer.
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Culbertson InteriorsCulbertson Interiors
Douglas Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.
Greg Butler
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with dark hardwood flooring, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and beige walls.
CW1 - Mud Room
CW1 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Country Club of the South Renovation
Country Club of the South Renovation
Level Team ContractingLevel Team Contracting
photo: Marita Weil, designer: Michelle Mentzer, Cabinets: Platinum Kitchens
Large rural single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.
2015
2015
Mid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, IncMid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, Inc
Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
REMODEL 22-103
REMODEL 22-103
GB General ContractorsGB General Contractors
Interior remodel Kitchen, ½ Bath, Utility, Family, Foyer, Living, Fireplace, Porte-Cochere, Rear Porch Porte-Cochere Removed Privacy wall opening the entire main entrance area. Add cultured Stone to Columns base. Foyer Entry Removed Walls, Halls, Storage, Utility to open into great room that flows into Kitchen and Dining. Dining Fireplace was completely rebuilt and finished with cultured stone. New hardwood flooring. Large Fan. Kitchen all new Custom Stained Cabinets with Under Cabinet and Interior lighting and Seeded Glass. New Tops, Backsplash, Island, Farm sink and Appliances that includes Gas oven and undercounter Icemaker. Utility Space created. New Tops, Farm sink, Cabinets, Wood floor, Entry. Back Patio finished with Extra large fans and Extra-large dog door. Materials Fireplace & Columns Cultured Stone Counter tops 3 CM Bianco Antico Granite with 2” Mitered Edge Flooring Karndean Van Gogh Ridge Core SCB99 Reclaimed Redwood Backsplash Herringbone EL31 Beige 1X3 Kohler 6489-0 White Cast Iron Whitehaven Farm Sink
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
In The Details, Inc.In The Details, Inc.
This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.
Beachside Understated Elegance (Laundry)
Beachside Understated Elegance (Laundry)
de Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTDde Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTD
Fully equipped modern laundry with Timber look and 2pac cabinetry, finger pull overheads and touch open doors. Underbench appliances with Quartzite benchtops.
The Hilltop Home
The Hilltop Home
Franks Home Maintenance and General ContractingFranks Home Maintenance and General Contracting
This laundry was inspired by the owner. She went to ireland, saw this exact wallpaper, fell in love and had to have it in her home. The ceiling was hand painted by a local artist.
Devon Farmhouse
Devon Farmhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room w/ Custom Counters and Tile Backsplash - Saratoga, CA
Laundry Room w/ Custom Counters and Tile Backsplash - Saratoga, CA
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Laundry room with custom concrete countertop from Boheium Stoneworks, Cottonwood Fine Cabinetry, and stone tile with glass tile accents. | Photo: Mert Carpenter Photography
Artisan Craft Homes New Headquarters and Home
Artisan Craft Homes New Headquarters and Home
Artisan Craft HomesArtisan Craft Homes
Artisan Craft Homes
This is an example of a large industrial l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
A French Provincial Kitchen
A French Provincial Kitchen
HDR Remodeling Inc.HDR Remodeling Inc.
Adding a full light glass door to the back deck unified the indoor and outdoor spaces while adding some much needed natural light. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Davis Mill and CabinetDavis Mill and Cabinet
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Large Utility Room with Distressed 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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