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

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Hopetoun Street
Hopetoun Street
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Sue Stubbs
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse laundry cupboard in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, a built-in sink, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
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.
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.
Larsen Home On The Park
Larsen Home On The Park
LarsenLarsen
Teri Fotheringham Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Talbots Lane Kitchen
Refined RenovationsRefined Renovations
breakfast area, breakfast bar, island, eating area, kitchen island, hutch, storage, light cabinets, white cabinets, dark floor, quartzite, fusion, granite, stone, bar area, liquor storage, prep sink, cast iron, enamel, gray chair
East Bay
East Bay
Trillium Shore LLCTrillium Shore LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and green walls.
Timeless and Transitional New Build
Timeless and Transitional New Build
Blended InteriorsBlended Interiors
Classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
BLAIRWOOD
BLAIRWOOD
Scala Construction Inc.Scala Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a large retro galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Huff
Huff
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, white cabinets, grey walls and brown floors.
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
THE RANCHER on IRON HORSE
Collaborative Design + ARCH406Collaborative Design + ARCH406
Phil Bell
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Willoughby- Laundry/Craft Room
Willoughby- Laundry/Craft Room
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
Designed and installed by Mauk Cabinets by Design in Tipp City, OH. Kitchen Designer: Aaron Mauk. Photos by: Shelley Schilperoot.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home Is Where The "Hart" Is
Home Is Where The "Hart" Is
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home is a modern medley of design with metal accents, pastel hues, bright upholstery, wood flooring, and sleek lighting. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/mid-west-living-project/
Love Shack
Love Shack
Let's Talk Kitchens & InteriorsLet's Talk Kitchens & Interiors
The stylish and function laundry & mudroom space in the Love Shack TV project. This room performs double duties with an area to house coats and shoes with direct access to the outdoor spaces and full laundry facilities. Featuring a custom Slimline Shaker door profile by LTKI painted in Dulux 'Bottle Brush' matt finish perfectly paired with leather cabinet pulls and hooks from MadeMeasure. Designed By: Rex Hirst Photographed By: Tim Turner
Happy Blue/White Home
Happy Blue/White Home
Karen Spiritoso Designs LLCKaren Spiritoso Designs LLC
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Wells Street, Southbank
Wells Street, Southbank
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Malibu Tate Remodel
Malibu Tate Remodel
Bark and SkinsBark and Skins
This is an example of a coastal galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Portland Maine with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate flooring and brown floors.
Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Rachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/DevelopmentRachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/Development
Crisp & clean laundry room with natural light
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hyalite View Residence
Hyalite View Residence
Constructive Solutions, Inc.Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Photo by Mike Wiseman
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Our Project Gallery
Our Project Gallery
Volumes of Space Inc.Volumes of Space Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.

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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