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

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Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Cheryl D & CompanyCheryl D & Company
Farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen AmarilloDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Amarillo
These new stainless steel front load washer/dryer set paired with the stained wood cabinetry carry the beauty of the kitchen into this adjacent laundry room.
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High CountryDistinctive Cabinetry of the High Country
Photo of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This Italian Villa laundry room features light wood cabinets, an island with a marble countertop and black washer & dryer set.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, multicoloured worktops, medium wood cabinets and beige walls.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Crystal Cabinets- Traditional Rustic Laundry
Crystal Cabinets- Traditional Rustic Laundry
Western ProductsWestern Products
Design by: Bill Tweten, CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson.com This laundry room maximizes its storage with the use of Crystal cabinets. A rustic hickory wood is used for the cabinets and are stained in a rich chestnut to add warmth. Wilsonart Golden Lightning countertops featuring a gem lock edge along with Berenson's weathered verona bronze pulls are a couple of unexpected details that set this laundry room apart from most and add character to the space.
Industrial Rustic
Industrial Rustic
XACT InteriorsXACT Interiors
Craft room , sewing, wrapping room and laundry folding multi purpose counter. Stained concrete floors.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Acadia Building CompanyAcadia Building Company
Laundry room with hanging space and utility sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Laundry Room with farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets and an adorable puppy
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and medium wood cabinets.
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
24 - Woodland, UT Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, shaker cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Laundry Room in Contemporary Home for Entertaining
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Room size: 12'6" x 20' Ceiling height: 11'
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a concealed washer and dryer and beige floors.
Modern Craftsman Residence
Modern Craftsman Residence
VFLA Architecture + InteriorsVFLA Architecture + Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Repurposing of Space
Repurposing of Space
Interiors By MelodyInteriors By Melody
Tthe tall storage unit can be utilized in various functions.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Kansas City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Cabin Kitchen and Pantry Renovation
Cabin Kitchen and Pantry Renovation
Charles Woods BuilderCharles Woods Builder
Catherine Nguyen
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Raleigh with ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and white walls.
Wolf Cove Residence
Wolf Cove Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown walls and porcelain flooring.

U-shaped Utility Room with Medium 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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