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Traditional Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
Nest in the Trees
Nest in the Trees
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
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.
Classic & Charming Family Home
Classic & Charming Family Home
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Rolfe Hokanson
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Lowcountry Charm - Colleton River Plantation
Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQKelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Hampshire
Hampshire
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Utility Room with belfast sink, wall cabinets and symmetrical appliances. Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Hampshire with grey cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, limestone flooring, shaker cabinets and a belfast sink.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Full House Renovation - Sunningdale
Full House Renovation - Sunningdale
Rebecca Corley Interiors LtdRebecca Corley Interiors Ltd
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Berkshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and grey worktops.
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Utility room of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
This is an example of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bold & Blue Laundry Room
Bold & Blue Laundry Room
Route Design : Ashley WinnRoute Design : Ashley Winn
Kate Osborne
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Fresh Laundry Room Design
Fresh Laundry Room Design
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Why waste any space? This shallow cabinet utilizes otherwise wasted space. Margaret Ferrec
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nuuanu Residence I
Nuuanu Residence I
Studio B DesignsStudio B Designs
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
A new laundry was added to the master bedroom hall; full of all the bells and whistles the laundry is well organized and full of storage. Photography by: Erika Bierman
Laundry room with wine storage
Laundry room with wine storage
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Laundry room with subzero integrated wine storage
Large classic galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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