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Traditional Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
St. Louis Kitchen Remodel
St. Louis Kitchen Remodel
Mosby Building ArtsMosby Building Arts
Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room that leads to both the garage and the backyard. It serves as a combination drop zone, mud room and laundry room. Shown are Wellborn cabinets that comprise the drop zone, and provides counterspace for folding clothes or charging gadgets. Photo by Toby Weiss for MBA.
Mandarin Kitchen Addition
Mandarin Kitchen Addition
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
Cabinetry matching the kitchen was added to the laundry with a hanging rod.
Small classic separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
MSK Design BuildMSK Design Build
Sleek, contemporary and functional laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Bella Vita Custom Homes - 2015 Parade of Homes 'People's Choice' Award Winner
Bella Vita Custom Homes - 2015 Parade of Homes 'People's Choice' Award Winner
Brooks Brothers CabinetryBrooks Brothers Cabinetry
Kemper Alder Kemper Alder Henshaw Tundra Paul Kohlman http://paulkohlman.com/
Sunnyslope Laundry room
Sunnyslope Laundry room
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
Laundry Room with Pratt and Larson Backsplash, Quartz Countertops and Tile Floor Terry Poe Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with dark wood cabinets, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters
Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
Coyle Construction CompanyCoyle Construction Company
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and granite worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark wood cabinets.
Knob Hill
Knob Hill
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Master Suite Wing
Master Suite Wing
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design CenterRoomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center
Designer: Cameron Snyder & Judy Whalen; Photography: Dan Cutrona
This is an example of an expansive traditional utility room in Boston with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
EGR Classic
EGR Classic
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, green walls, stainless steel worktops and grey worktops.
Long Lake - Traditional Guest House New Home
Long Lake - Traditional Guest House New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photo by Landmark Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
Renovation of a wood-framed Italiante-style cottage that was built in 1863. Listed as a nationally registered landmark, the "McLangen-Black House" was originally detached from the main house and received several additions throughout the 20th century.
Transitional Medium Wood Laundry Room
Transitional Medium Wood Laundry Room
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Traditional Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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