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U-shaped Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Old Dairy Kitchen
Old Dairy Kitchen
Eternal KitchensEternal Kitchens
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Fresh Hamptons Inspired
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
This laundry/craft room is efficient beyond its space. Everything is in its place and no detail was overlooked to maximize the available room to meet many requirements. gift wrap, school books, laundry, and a home office are all contained in this singular space.
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Cabinetry: Elmwood Full Access cabinetry, Chamberlain Rail Providence door style, with a Dove White Matte paint. Countertops: 3cm Red Shimmer from Caesarstone
Traditional Estate Home
Traditional Estate Home
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
This oversized laundry room has a huge window to make this space bright and airy. Three walls of cabinets and folding counters makes laundry day a breeze. Upper cabinets provides easy additional storage. Photo by Spacecrafting
Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Laundry Room - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Photographer - Marty Paoletta
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Elmbank Residence
Elmbank Residence
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey cabinets.
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
The old Knight Estate in Newport Coast 5 Pelicans
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Before the remodel!
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige cabinets and beige walls.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Open and Airy Highland House
Open and Airy Highland House
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and grey walls.
Transitional Home Remodel (Gordon)
Transitional Home Remodel (Gordon)
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Complete Home Renovation
Complete Home Renovation
Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.
Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bellerive Residence
Bellerive Residence
eric hedlund design llceric hedlund design llc
Mud room with barn wood and chevron tile.
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Gray Laundry Room w/ White Shiplap Wall & Kitty Pass Hidden Litterbox in Cabinet
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Silverline cabinetry in Lancaster door painted in Macchiato was installed. A Kitty Pass door was installed on the base cabinet to hide the family cat’s litterbox. A rod was installed for hanging clothes. The countertop is Eternia Finley quartz in the satin finish.
Pet Parlor
Pet Parlor
Savvy Cabinetry Design InteriorsSavvy Cabinetry Design Interiors
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cliff Drive Residence
Cliff Drive Residence
Flinn DesignsFlinn Designs
Photo of a coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.

U-shaped Utility Room with Recessed-panel 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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