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Large Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Laundry - Alexander Street, Manly
Laundry - Alexander Street, Manly
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
We were engaged to redesign and create a modern, light filled ensuite and main bathroom incorporating a laundry. All spaces had to include functionality and plenty of storage . This has been achieved by using grey/beige large format tiles for the floor and walls creating light and a sense of space. Timber and brushed nickel tapware add further warmth to the scheme and a stunning subway vertical feature wall in blue/green adds interest and depth. Our client was thrilled with her new bathrooms and laundry.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Centennial Carpets IncCentennial Carpets Inc
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Wichita with open cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Alair Homes Mooresville Farmhouse
Alair Homes Mooresville Farmhouse
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Photo by Jim Schmid Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Armstrong
Armstrong
Absolute Flooring, Inc.Absolute Flooring, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
This is what everyone thinks a mudroom should look like~ until the kids all come home with their friends and drop everything in the middle of the room!! Perfectly perfect, and ideally planned, this is the drop zone.
Electrolux Lookbook
Electrolux Lookbook
UserUser
Electrolux appliances are developed in close collaboration with professional chefs and can be found in many Michelin-star restaurants across Europe and North America. Our laundry products are also trusted by the world finest hotels and healthcare facilities, where clean is paramount.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Direct Hardwood FlooringDirect Hardwood Flooring
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
1920 Raleigh Bungalow Addition/Remodel
1920 Raleigh Bungalow Addition/Remodel
Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLCAsbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC
Kyle Ketchel
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Upper Arlington Custom Homes
Upper Arlington Custom Homes
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
Straight out of Fixer Upper
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Columbus with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
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.
Modern ranch at the Bridges
Modern ranch at the Bridges
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Sam Swartz
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Omaha with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cozy Craftsman
Cozy Craftsman
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large classic utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Whisper Rock 93 Client Home
Whisper Rock 93 Client Home
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
East Atlantic Beach, NY, 11570
East Atlantic Beach, NY, 11570
Regal Homes Long IslandRegal Homes Long Island
Photos: Richard Law Digital
Inspiration for a large beach style galley utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
ナチュラルキッチン
ナチュラルキッチン
ブルーハウスブルーハウス
Design ideas for a large mediterranean single-wall utility room in Nagoya with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Midcentury Refresh
Midcentury Refresh
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
Lakefront Lodge
Lakefront Lodge
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Homes in The Trails - Lubbock, TX
Homes in The Trails - Lubbock, TX
Custom Homes by Robert WoodCustom Homes by Robert Wood
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
CASA EN ROSES
CASA EN ROSES
Marta Estarriol InteriorismeMarta Estarriol Interiorisme
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.

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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