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Large Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room
Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Valerie Grant InteriorsValerie Grant Interiors
A clean and efficiently planned laundry room on a second floor with 2 side by side washers and 2 side by side dryers. White built in cabinetry with walls covered in gray glass subway tiles. Peter Rymwid Photography
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Lisa Holt DesignLisa Holt Design
Fun Laundry room with faux painting David Shapiro
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, brown floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
The laundry room / mudroom in this updated 1940's Custom Cape Ranch features a Custom Millwork mudroom closet and shaker cabinets. The classically detailed arched doorways and original wainscot paneling in the living room, dining room, stair hall and bedrooms were kept and refinished, as were the many original red brick fireplaces found in most rooms. These and other Traditional features were kept to balance the contemporary renovations resulting in a Transitional style throughout the home. Large windows and French doors were added to allow ample natural light to enter the home. The mainly white interior enhances this light and brightens a previously dark home. Architect: T.J. Costello - Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: Helena Clunies-Ross
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Large classic utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Hemphill Renovation
Hemphill Renovation
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls and beige worktops.
Newport Ave Willow Glen
Newport Ave Willow Glen
Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.Ridgeway Home Builders Inc.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
Eclectic Cape Cod Transitional Style Home
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Clean, simple, efficient laundry room- Photo by Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, a single-bowl sink and shaker cabinets.
Mountain Retreat Malibu
Mountain Retreat Malibu
Livingstone Design and DevelopmentLivingstone Design and Development
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Wise Court
Wise Court
MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Transitional Luxe
Transitional Luxe
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Joe Burull
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a belfast sink, composite countertops, grey walls, marble flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Do-All Room
Do-All Room
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Nick McGinn
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Quartz tops
Quartz tops
Granite Countertops of Utah LLCGranite Countertops of Utah LLC
Caesarstone Blizzard quartz with 2 1/4" mitered edge in laundry/craftroom. House is a nice custom Craftsman in alpine, UT. Cabinets by Carpenter Cabinets
Builder's Own Dream Home
Builder's Own Dream Home
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
Dennis Mayer Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Palm Beach Transitional
Palm Beach Transitional
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Dean Matthews
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
612 Garden Street
612 Garden Street
Hudson Realty GroupHudson Realty Group
JB Real Estate Photography - Jessica Brown
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Large Utility Room with Shaker 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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