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Traditional Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen and Family Room
Kitchen and Family Room
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View laundry station A barn door slides close when needed to hide the stacked washer/dryer and a cubby for the pet dog
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops and grey worktops.
Home Organization Solutions
Home Organization Solutions
ORG HomeORG Home
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and a built-in sink.
Hollywood Whole House Renovation and Deep Energy Retrofit
Hollywood Whole House Renovation and Deep Energy Retrofit
BirdsmouthBirdsmouth
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry-pantry area
Laundry-pantry area
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
This laundry room-pantry combo space makes so much sense. Designer: Nicole Muzechka (Calgary Photos)
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and quartz worktops.
Lake House
Lake House
All About Interiors LLCAll About Interiors LLC
All About Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
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.
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Abundance OrganizingAbundance Organizing
Laundry room cabinets store essentials for cleaning the home and doing laundry.
Inspiration for a small classic separated utility room in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern laundry room in garage or utility area
Modern laundry room in garage or utility area
More Space Place - JacksonvilleMore Space Place - Jacksonville
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Rosedale Custom Home
Rosedale Custom Home
Ringwald — Design. Build.Ringwald — Design. Build.
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Burlington Remodel
Burlington Remodel
Cliff and Evans Ltd.Cliff and Evans Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Minnetrista, Minnesota Mudroom
Minnetrista, Minnesota Mudroom
Fresh Space Design LLCFresh Space Design LLC
We incorporated pull down drying racks on an otherwise unused wall in the laundry room.
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
Debra Winston, UDCPDebra Winston, UDCP
The stacked washer and dryer are a compact solution for a tight space. The heat pump dryer us ductless, saving energy and money.
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow worktops.
Colonial Concord Home
Colonial Concord Home
Fresh Start InteriorsFresh Start Interiors
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Schweppe Remodel
Schweppe Remodel
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
In a nice mix of white and oak, this kitchen is bright, yet casual. This home, located in Shelby, was a large renovation project which included the kitchen, living area, laundry room, drop zone, and master bathroom. The style was simple transitional with the cerused oak bringing warmth to the white kitchen. Space design and organization was the top priority for this busy family of five. WW Photography
Carani Project
Carani Project
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Una cocina y planchador con el sello inconfundible de Deulonder
Una cocina y planchador con el sello inconfundible de Deulonder
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey cabinets.
Marcuk Renovation
Marcuk Renovation
Porch Lamp Fine HomesPorch Lamp Fine Homes
all new laundry layout complete with storage
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Radnor Lake
Radnor Lake
UserUser
Marty Paoletta
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Nashville with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, slate flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Traditional Utility Room with Flat-panel 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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