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Modern Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom with a Purpose
Mudroom with a Purpose
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Starline CabinetsStarline Cabinets
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Holy Fern Cove Residence Laundry Room. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Evanston Laundry room
Evanston Laundry room
Foster Hill DesignFoster Hill Design
Mary Carol Fitzgerald
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Carlsbad Bathroom Remodel
Carlsbad Bathroom Remodel
Reliable RenovationsReliable Renovations
Inspiration for a medium sized modern utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca
Clark Laundry & Guest Bathroom Remodel In Redondo Beach, Ca
Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Black and White Laundry
Black and White Laundry
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Pitt Town - Laundry
Pitt Town - Laundry
Perfect Fit Kitchens & JoineryPerfect Fit Kitchens & Joinery
Style and function! The Pitt Town laundry has both in spades. Designer: Harper Lane Design Stone: WK Quantum Quartz from Just Stone Australia in Alpine Matt Builder: Bigeni Built Hardware: Blum Australia Pty Ltd / Wilson & Bradley Photo credit: Janelle Keys Photography
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
white shaker style inset cabinets
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Salle de bain adapté - SM
Salle de bain adapté - SM
Idonea DesignIdonea Design
Salle de bain adapté pour personne en fauteuil roulant
Medium sized modern utility room in Montreal with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, ceramic flooring and white floors.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Elliot Ranch Kitchen and Utility Renovation
Elliot Ranch Kitchen and Utility Renovation
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Photography by Bert Bell with Kitchens By Bell
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Awendaw Retreat
Awendaw Retreat
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Laundry room featuring tumbled porcelain tile in an off-set pattern, custom inset cabinetry, stackable washer & dryer, white farmhouse sink, leathered black countertops and brass fixtures
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Coastal Virginia Idea House York Lane
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards Media
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Winnetka Swanky
Winnetka Swanky
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Dutton
Dutton
Ventana HomeVentana Home
Spacious Laundry room with custom cabinets and a playful pattern tile with double passage from master closet as well as the great room
This is an example of a medium sized modern utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.

Modern Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed modern 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 modern utility design.

What do I need in my modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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