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Traditional Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Todd Way
Todd Way
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Photo of a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Parkford Residence
Parkford Residence
Kristen Fegale InteriorsKristen Fegale Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Regatta St. Project
Regatta St. Project
Davina DesignsDavina Designs
This laundry room accommodates laundry, art projects, pets and more. We decided to stack the washer and dry to maximize the space as much as possible. We wrapped the counter around the back of the room to give the owners a folding table and included as many cabinets as possible to maximize storage. Our favorite part was the very fun chevron wallpaper.
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
Sleek Family Fun
Sleek Family Fun
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Drying Cabinet
Fossil Creek Laundry Room- Drying Cabinet
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This light filled laundry room is as functional as it is beautiful. It features a vented clothes drying cabinet, complete with a hanging rod for air drying clothes and pullout mesh racks for drying t-shirts or delicates. The handy dog shower makes it easier to keep Fido clean and the full height wall tile makes cleaning a breeze. Open shelves above the dog shower provide a handy spot for rolled up towels, dog shampoo and dog treats. A laundry soaking sink, a custom pullout cabinet for hanging mops, brooms and other cleaning supplies, and ample cabinet storage make this a dream laundry room. Design accents include a fun octagon wall tile and a whimsical gold basket light fixture.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Remodel Whole House: Regency Court
Nico Interior DesignNico Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Argyle Building Co. Home Remodel - Kitchen, Laundry & Master Bath
Cat Wilborne PhotographyCat Wilborne Photography
Cat Wilborne Photography
Classic utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Parker Branch
Parker Branch
Mighty Oak BuildersMighty Oak Builders
Fresh, light, and stylish laundry room. Almost enough to make us actually WANT to do laundry! Almost. The shelf over the washer/dryer is also removable. Photo credit Kristen Mayfield
Mills Lake
Mills Lake
The Artisan CompanyThe Artisan Company
Laundry/craft room.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Mequon Mudroom and Laundry
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Blessings Golf Course Home
Blessings Golf Course Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, porcelain flooring, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Craftsman with Red Shutters
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Medium sized classic u-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.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Deborah Scannell Photography ______________________________________________ Winner of the 2017 NARI Greater of Greater Charlotte Contractor of the Year Award for best residential addition under $100,000
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Middle Marsh – Landings
Middle Marsh – Landings
Seville CommunitiesSeville Communities
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

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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