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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mud/Laundry Room
Mud/Laundry Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized country utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, a built-in sink and grey walls.
Bluffton, IN Laundry Room
Bluffton, IN Laundry Room
Steele CanvasSteele Canvas
3 BU No 122 Small Truck with 2 inch stem casters Photo Credit: Amy Gerber/Brown Eyes Plus Blue (www.browneyesplusblue.com)
Traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Extraordinary functionality meets timeless elegance and charm This renovation is a true testament to grasping the full potential of a space and turning it into a highly functional yet spacious and completely stylish laundry. Practicality meets luxury and innovative storage solutions blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics and Hamptons charm. The spacious Caesarstone benchtop, dedicated drying rack, high-efficiency appliances and roomy ceramic sink allow difficult chores, like folding clothes, to be handled with ease. Stunning grey splashback tiles and well-placed downlights were carefully selected to accentuate the timeless beauty of white shaker cabinetry with black feature accents and sleek black tapware
Transitional Farmhouse
Transitional Farmhouse
Woodharbor Custom CabinetryWoodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
KitchenSearch.comKitchenSearch.com
Photo of an expansive classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes
2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Adrian Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Custom Home
Custom Home
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Pratt Residential DesignPratt Residential Design
Photographs by Maria Ristau
Design ideas for a small classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Coastal Virginia Idea House Holly Road
Coastal Virginia Idea House Holly Road
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards Media
This is an example of a coastal utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Clark Way Laundry Room
Clark Way Laundry Room
Karen Herrick DesignKaren Herrick Design
This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small traditional utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and a built-in sink.
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.
NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a large modern separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Beach Park Drive Residence
Beach Park Drive Residence
design styles architecturedesign styles architecture
This custom built 2-story French Country style home is a beautiful retreat in the South Tampa area. The exterior of the home was designed to strike a subtle balance of stucco and stone, brought together by a neutral color palette with contrasting rust-colored garage doors and shutters. To further emphasize the European influence on the design, unique elements like the curved roof above the main entry and the castle tower that houses the octagonal shaped master walk-in shower jutting out from the main structure. Additionally, the entire exterior form of the home is lined with authentic gas-lit sconces. The rear of the home features a putting green, pool deck, outdoor kitchen with retractable screen, and rain chains to speak to the country aesthetic of the home. Inside, you are met with a two-story living room with full length retractable sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor kitchen and pool deck. A large salt aquarium built into the millwork panel system visually connects the media room and living room. The media room is highlighted by the large stone wall feature, and includes a full wet bar with a unique farmhouse style bar sink and custom rustic barn door in the French Country style. The country theme continues in the kitchen with another larger farmhouse sink, cabinet detailing, and concealed exhaust hood. This is complemented by painted coffered ceilings with multi-level detailed crown wood trim. The rustic subway tile backsplash is accented with subtle gray tile, turned at a 45 degree angle to create interest. Large candle-style fixtures connect the exterior sconces to the interior details. A concealed pantry is accessed through hidden panels that match the cabinetry. The home also features a large master suite with a raised plank wood ceiling feature, and additional spacious guest suites. Each bathroom in the home has its own character, while still communicating with the overall style of the home.
Duchess
Duchess
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Inspiration for an expansive classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
#CaliModCustom
#CaliModCustom
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls 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

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Shaker 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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