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Homearama 2014
Homearama 2014
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The New American Home 2016
The New American Home 2016
By DesignBy Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
#415 - Davidon Homes / Wilder / Lot 136 - Orinda (20104)
#415 - Davidon Homes / Wilder / Lot 136 - Orinda (20104)
Precision CabinetsPrecision Cabinets
Laundry Room: • Material – Maple • Finish – Espresso • Door Style – #7 Shaker 1/4" • Cabinet Construction – Frameless
Photo of a classic u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Lots of storage was needed by this family, they now have amble storage. There is also a little display space for family treasures. Photography by Libbie Martin
Urbane shingle style Residence
Urbane shingle style Residence
Polsky Perlstein ArchitectsPolsky Perlstein Architects
Mark Schwartz Photography
Inspiration for a victorian u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry Room with Maple Cabinets and Solid Surface Countertops
Laundry Room with Maple Cabinets and Solid Surface Countertops
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. http://pickellbuilders.com. Laundry Room with Maple Cabinets and Solid Surface Countertops.
Delray Beach Laundry Room
Delray Beach Laundry Room
JL ClosetsJL Closets
Medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room
Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Pennington, NJ. Mudroom Laundry Room features custom cabinetry, sink, drying rack, built in bench with storage for coats & shoes.
Medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
Custom Laundry Room - Eatonton, Georgia
Custom Laundry Room - Eatonton, Georgia
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
This spacious custom built laundry room in Eatonton, Georgia was completed in our mocha finish. Raised panel doors and a woodgrain melamine give this laundry a craftsman touch. With plenty of storage, counter space, shelving and hanging space this laundry room is a dream space come true. Tucked away is a fold down iron board and a pullout trash can. The client provided the counter top to complete the look.
Roselle Renovation
Roselle Renovation
Briggs Design Associates, Inc.Briggs Design Associates, Inc.
Laundry Room. Alex Claney Photography, LauraDesignCo.
Medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
The large picture window in this laundry room floods the space with natural light, highlighting the beautiful granite counter tops. Built-in raised appliances and a moveable island aid in doing laundry. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Modern Gorge Home
Modern Gorge Home
Neff DesignsNeff Designs
Small modern u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Fabiano Residence
Fabiano Residence
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a large bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and dark wood cabinets.
50 Shades of Grey
50 Shades of Grey
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.
Copper Field
Copper Field
HELMÜTHELMÜT
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
This cabinet was specifically designed for the homeowners delicate - non dry-able items. We added a closet rod, and drip tray so wet items can be hung to dry without damaging the cabinet surface. Photography by Libbie Martin

U-shaped Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed 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 utility design.

What do I need in my 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 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 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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