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Large Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Dalton 150
Dalton 150
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Lundry Room – Villas at Groveland – Fall 2015 Parade of Homes
Lundry Room – Villas at Groveland – Fall 2015 Parade of Homes
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Its easier to do laundry in a bright, cheerful space. This upstairs laundry room even has its own window. Photography by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Woodcliff Lake New Jersey Residence
Woodcliff Lake New Jersey Residence
Artistic TileArtistic Tile
This is an example of a large contemporary galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Garden Lane
Garden Lane
Elizabeth Graham DesignElizabeth Graham Design
Design ideas for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with a built-in sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
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.
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.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy
Marazzi
Marazzi
The Masonry Center, Inc.The Masonry Center, Inc.
Marazzi Livigno Oro 12 x 12 ceramic floor tile with 3 x 12 bullnose. New from Marazzi 2014 and stocked by The Masonry Center. Photo courtesy of Marazzi USA.
Country House Laundry Room Airing Cupboard
Country House Laundry Room Airing Cupboard
ArtichokeArtichoke
This bespoke laundry room was designed for a country house in Italy.
Large farmhouse galley separated utility room in London with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Beverly Hills Master bathroom and laundry remodel, laundry view.
Beverly Hills Master bathroom and laundry remodel, laundry view.
Le Nid, The French Chic, LLCLe Nid, The French Chic, LLC
The laundry has been created, to provide a separate space. On the left, appliances. On the center, large and clever shelves, with laundry hamper, niches, opened shelves. On the right, space for ironing table.
Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Laundry room in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
Photo of a large rustic utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and orange floors.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
ProSource Wholesale of BuffaloProSource Wholesale of Buffalo
Large classic single-wall utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Castle Rock Nanny Quarters Walk in Closet with Laundry
Castle Rock Nanny Quarters Walk in Closet with Laundry
Castle Building CompanyCastle Building Company
This is a large walk-in closet with a stackable washer and dryer inside.
Large modern galley utility room in Denver with open cabinets, beige walls, carpet and a stacked washer and dryer.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and white walls.
Evergreen Acres
Evergreen Acres
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
Inspiration for a large separated utility room in Seattle with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Knox 100
Knox 100
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
This is an example of a large classic separated utility room in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
STACKLABSTACKLAB
Photography: Sean McBride
Large scandinavian single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Large 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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