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Traditional Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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English Cottage Renovation
English Cottage Renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and concrete flooring.
The Trails at Regal Park Home
The Trails at Regal Park Home
Mike Thoma ConstructionMike Thoma Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Hawthorn Woods Kitchen Remodel
Hawthorn Woods Kitchen Remodel
Belle Maison Interiors LLCBelle Maison Interiors LLC
Bright and spacious mudroom/laundry room.
This is an example of a small classic galley utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Baker's Kitchen
Baker's Kitchen
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
2324 24 Ave SW
2324 24 Ave SW
Homes by Sorensen Ltd.Homes by Sorensen Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and porcelain flooring.
Laundry Room -- River Bend Road
Laundry Room -- River Bend Road
Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.CBullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C
This repeat client requested that we organize and freshen up her laundry room since it is the main entry point for guests into her home. First we stacked the washer and dryer and enclosed it with a sliding frosted glass barn door. This allowed us to double her cabinetry and counter top space. Cabinets are custom, shaker style in Frosty White with tip-on toe kick pet food bowls, double trash can pull-out (which the homeowner uses to store her dog food for easy access), sink tilt out, undermount sink and Cashmere Carrara Zodiaq counter top. Jason Jasienowski
Our Work
Our Work
Elite Builders LLCElite Builders LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
First Floor Remodel
First Floor Remodel
Custom LivingCustom Living
Kitchen, Living Room, Fireplace, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Deck Remodel Custom Living Designer- Tom Lazzara After Photos: Jamie Sangar and Justin Simms
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
So Colonial Ave
So Colonial Ave
Designed 2 SellDesigned 2 Sell
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Richmond with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines
Transiitional with painted brick and clean lines
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Transitional Ridgefield Home Renovation
Transitional Ridgefield Home Renovation
Rachel Belden Interior Design LLCRachel Belden Interior Design LLC
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Pantry / Laundry / Mudroom
Pantry / Laundry / Mudroom
JAV RemodelingJAV Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Capella Trail Remodel
Capella Trail Remodel
Twelve Stones Designs, LLCTwelve Stones Designs, LLC
C.L. Fry Photo
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Austin with ceramic flooring, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, grey walls and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Norton Luxury HomesNorton Luxury Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, ceramic flooring, beige floors, white worktops and a built-in sink.
Large laundry Room
Large laundry Room
HomeTech Renovations, Inc.HomeTech Renovations, Inc.
Randy Bye
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, purple walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cape Cod in Del Mar
Cape Cod in Del Mar
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and shaker cabinets.

Traditional Utility Room with Shaker 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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