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Large Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Stallion Drive
Stallion Drive
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
MLA photography - Erin Matlock
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Second Floor Laundry Room – 2015 Woodhaven Model – Parade of Homes
Second Floor Laundry Room – 2015 Woodhaven Model – Parade of Homes
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Second floor laundry room has two tones of cabinet. The lower cabinets match the washer and dryer. Photography by Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A built in unit for the washer and dryer allows for basket storage below for easy transfer of laundry. A small counter at the end of the wall serves as an area for folding and hanging clothes when needed.
Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas
Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch
Transitional Lake Home Remodel
Transitional Lake Home Remodel
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit - David Bader
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Via Buena Vista
Via Buena Vista
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Mike Small Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards
Design ideas for a large beach style galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dog Parlor
Dog Parlor
Robertson KitchensRobertson Kitchens
This is an example of a large utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.
Beautiful gray laundry room
Beautiful gray laundry room
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Large rural galley utility room in Dorset with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, beige floors and black worktops.
758 Masson Street, Oshawa, ON
758 Masson Street, Oshawa, ON
The Hottot Group, Inc.The Hottot Group, Inc.
Jason Hartog Photography
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, marble flooring and grey walls.
Caledonia Mud Room Addition For Dogs
Caledonia Mud Room Addition For Dogs
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
After the renovation, the dogs have their own personal bowls and a customized washing area for when they come in from outside. The standing height dog washing station includes a Sterling shower base and Delta wall mount hand shower for easy washing without back pain. Even better, the lower cabinet opens up exposing retractable stairs for the retrievers’ easy access to bathing. An Elkay under mount sink for fresh water and easy draining was complimented by a Kohler Purist Lavatory faucet. These dogs quite possibly are the only ones with their own under mount sink! Plato Prelude cabinets provide plenty of cabinet space for dog food and other items. One golden retriever and four flat coated retrievers = a lot of food storage needs! To the left of the washing station is a food prep area and a medication storage location to keep everything organized. Porcelain fired earth ceramics 18" field tile was installed for a durable floor. An LG Hi-Macs Volcanics Solid Surface material was used on the counter tops featuring built-in food bowls. The dogs love the new amenities but the homeowners have a spectacular kitchen, improved dining/coffee experience, an efficient flow from the kitchen to the backyard, and functional designs to make their life easier.
Anderson Residence
Anderson Residence
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Yorkshire Dr., Oakland Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Yorkshire Dr., Oakland Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Mike Kaskel
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a large beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
20 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
20 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
Dante DiSabatoDante DiSabato
Matt Steeves
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography Behind the large door on the right is a full-size stackable washer and dryer
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and marble flooring.
Mudroom & Laundry Room Addition
Mudroom & Laundry Room Addition
Lauten ConstructionLauten Construction
Robert Lauten
Large classic galley utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, granite worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Other with green walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

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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