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Large Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Laundry/Craftroom – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model
Laundry/Craftroom – Bayside Meadows – Fall 2014 Parade Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Laundry room with dedicated crafting counter. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Jordan Residence
Jordan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Lot 31 Sailfish Point
Lot 31 Sailfish Point
Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry, Inc.Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Worthington Hills Addition
Worthington Hills Addition
UserUser
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and porcelain flooring.
Purcellville, VA
Purcellville, VA
Old Dominion Kitchen DesignOld Dominion Kitchen Design
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spaulding Green House
Spaulding Green House
Elite Designs International, Ltd.Elite Designs International, Ltd.
Kelsey Gene Photography
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Stone Orchard Manor
Stone Orchard Manor
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Lutography
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Villanova, PA: Mudroom and Laundry Room
Villanova, PA: Mudroom and Laundry Room
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
Light Blue painted cabinets welcome one into this spacious and cabinet filled multi-purpose Mudroom and Laundry room. Framed beaded board panel cabinet doors and drawers add charm to this busy yet elegant space. Nickel finish vertical pulls through out give an added accent to the painted surface, while coat hooks disappear until they are needed. In the laundry area we are offered a glimpse of the finishes we will be seeing in the home's stunning kitchen. Carrara marble counter top with subway tile back splash adorn the Laundry area and the enclosed stacked washer and dryer are neatly placed within custom cabinets. Flagstone floors lead one out to the French style side door. This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue with Tague Lumber to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Rancho Valencia
Rancho Valencia
McCullough Design Development, Inc.McCullough Design Development, Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake
Mark Poe Builders IncMark Poe Builders Inc
Prep Kitchen/Butler Pantry with Laundry Built-Ins
Inspiration for a large rural utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, beige floors and slate flooring.
Colleton River on the Water!
Colleton River on the Water!
StoneWorks, Inc.StoneWorks, Inc.
Dutch doors into the laundry room - brilliant, especially for these dog-loving homeowners. What we can't see here are the two big, cushy dog beds under the window. For the countertop, we have a Vintage Granite - a gray, cream and white taupe color. For the backsplash, we have a Walker Zanger material called Moss, made of oyster and onyx glass and slate blend, in 1 x 1 tile. The flooring is a 12 x 24 slate look tile.
2012 Ankeny Custom Home
2012 Ankeny Custom Home
Grand Homes & RenovationsGrand Homes & Renovations
Owners Dave Kruse and Carrie Norris worked closely with the homeowner to design this custom home in growing city of Ankeny, Iowa. The finish project won several awards as a featured home in the Greater Des Moines Home Builders Association Home Show Expo in 2012. The spacious laundry room offers a built-in space for the washer and dryer, plus plenty of countertop and cabinet space, for all the homeowners’ utility needs.
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
There's a spot for everything in this laundry room. Keep shoes organized in the cabinetry options.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
Lake Minnetonka Chateau
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Landscaping: Yardscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, marble worktops and light hardwood flooring.
Theurer Home
Theurer Home
Salt Design Cabinet & MillSalt Design Cabinet & Mill
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Laundry and desk area
Laundry and desk area
Schwingle BuildersSchwingle Builders
Large beach style galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry After
Laundry After
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Austin with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Gorgeous Traditional Remodel in Almaden
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and panelled walls.

Large Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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