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Large Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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 open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Lawrence 200
Lawrence 200
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
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.
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Sasser FlooringSasser Flooring
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Eureka Floor Carpet OneEureka Floor Carpet One
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Whisper Rock 93 Client Home
Whisper Rock 93 Client Home
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
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.
Snellville Addition + Renovation
Snellville Addition + Renovation
Hall Design BuildHall Design Build
This laundry room is also connected to the pantry and was an addition in the scope of the project
Large bohemian galley utility room in Atlanta with open cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Abbey Carpet & Floors of WeymouthAbbey Carpet & Floors of Weymouth
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Picturesque Princess Anne
Picturesque Princess Anne
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo. Photos by 12/12 Architects and Robert McKendrick Photography.
Mohawk Tile
Mohawk Tile
Flanders CarpetsFlanders Carpets
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
This is an example of a large classic 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.
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Wood Brothers CarpetWood Brothers Carpet
Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
United Floors CourtenayUnited Floors Courtenay
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Vancouver with open cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and green walls.
Laundry Room Organization by Closets For Life
Laundry Room Organization by Closets For Life
Closets For LifeClosets For Life
Laundry Room Cabinets - We recently had a client come to us wanting to add work space for laundry and upper cabinets for storage to her basement laundry space. Other contractors had been out to her home to look at the space and but no one wanted to do the job due to the complexity of the project. The challenge was due to a maze of plumbing and water valves that made the space unusable and the room an eyesore. Learn more about how we transformed the space and see before and after photos at http://closetsforlife.blogspot.com/2016/07/challenging-laundry-space-makeover.html. To learn more about Closets For Life, visit www.closetsforlife.com
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
Iverson HomesIverson Homes
Master Closet with Laundry
Inspiration for a large classic utility room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets and carpet.
Lenox 200
Lenox 200
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.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Dannburg Floor CoveringsDannburg Floor Coverings
This is an example of a large bohemian single-wall utility room in Calgary with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
California Coastal
California Coastal
Santa Barbara Design & BuildSanta Barbara Design & Build
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
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.
Armstrong
Armstrong
Outlook FlooringOutlook Flooring
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Armstrong - Engineered Stone
Sasser FlooringSasser Flooring
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Raleigh with open cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey 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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