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Traditional Utility Room with Glass-front Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Custom Cabinet for Washer/Dryer
Paula McDonald Design Build & InteriorsPaula McDonald Design Build & Interiors
A unique feature of this 1929 pre-war apartment is washer and vented dryer in the kitchen. While a welcome asset in such a compact old kitchen, we had to move the door entrance to accommodate a full sized unit. This required shrinking the cabinets directly across from it for adequate passage. We concealed the unit in the beautiful matching custom cabinetry so that it essentially disappears. In addition, we added the required electrical bridge for future upgrade from the service entrance to the breaker panel, which is hidden above the crown.
Laundry, Pantry & More
Laundry, Pantry & More
Closets by Design LouisvilleClosets by Design Louisville
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Mills Lake
Mills Lake
The Artisan CompanyThe Artisan Company
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.
Westchester, CA Custom Space
Westchester, CA Custom Space
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Custom Spaces: Fresh & New Space Remodeled: Interior Living Areas 473 sq. ft. Style: Transitional Concept: This was the second half of an interior remodeling project. During this phase of the project the homeowners wanted an updated bathroom, laundry room, fireplace, and flooring. MAKING IT THEIR OWN The home they purchased was in need of updating to create a more open floor plan that matched their lifestyle MATERIAL SELECTIONS Bath 1 - AK-76/210M Birch White- with SO-98/014S glass tile accents- White Dove. Photography by John Moery
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Laundry Room Sun Tunnels
Skylight Specialists, Inc.Skylight Specialists, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Warren Home RestorationsWarren Home Restorations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, granite worktops and beige worktops.
Scooby Doo on Summit Ave
Scooby Doo on Summit Ave
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
A perfectly styled floor to ceiling grey shaker cabinet with glass front doors in the butler’s pantry provides storage that pleases the eye. You can see, if you peek off the left, that this pantry space is open to the laundry room, which was fully outfitted with custom cabinets as well. The coolest feature? A laundry chute that connects a window bench in the second floor master suite with this first floor laundry room. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Pinneo ConstructionPinneo Construction
Photo of a traditional laundry cupboard in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California
Figured Birch Wide Plank Floors - Newport Beach, California
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Wide plank Curly Birch flooring custom sawn in the USA by Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com. Photo by David Lamb Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Schrock Cabinets
Schrock Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
LINDA LONDON LTD.LINDA LONDON LTD.
Photograph © 2015 Jonathan Wallen.
Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Beautiful New England Cottage
Beautiful New England Cottage
Norfolk Kitchen & BathNorfolk Kitchen & Bath
Large traditional utility room in Boston with a stacked washer and dryer, glass-front cabinets, marble worktops and grey cabinets.
Highland Park Tudor
Highland Park Tudor
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Traditional utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Electrolux Appliances
Electrolux Appliances
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
Open floor laundry room with floral accents and built-in shelving
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
We used an armoire with grey washed finish for storing linens, and provided a family sized wash basket on wheels for easy manoeuvering. Hooks on the wall help to air out items. Photo: Suzanna Scott Photography
Holmby Hills Residence
Holmby Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
ALL IN BUILDERSALL IN BUILDERS
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
699 Stovall Blvd
699 Stovall Blvd
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
A butlers pantry complete with wine cooler and full size sink is a wonderful feature. This space is not just functional but also adds value to any home. When staging the glass door cabinets I made sure the items were large using white and glass accessories to complement the subway tile and countertop.
Westchester, CA Custom Space
Westchester, CA Custom Space
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Custom Spaces: Fresh & New Space Remodeled: Interior Living Areas 473 sq. ft. Style: Transitional Concept: This was the second half of an interior remodeling project. During this phase of the project the homeowners wanted an updated bathroom, laundry room, fireplace, and flooring. MAKING IT THEIR OWN The home they purchased was in need of updating to create a more open floor plan that matched their lifestyle MATERIAL SELECTIONS Bath 1 - AK-76/210M Birch White- with SO-98/014S glass tile accents- White Dove. Photography by John Moery

Traditional Utility Room with Glass-front 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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