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

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2015 Tour Enchanted Ridge
2015 Tour Enchanted Ridge
T. Wheeler HomesT. Wheeler Homes
Design ideas for a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, porcelain flooring and grey worktops.
180th Street
180th Street
Canadian Renovations Inc.Canadian Renovations Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Prairie Style Acreage Home
Prairie Style Acreage Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a built-in sink.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation Oak Park
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Meridian Kitchen/Master
Emergent ConstructionEmergent Construction
Whonsetler Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Nantucket Style Home
Nantucket Style Home
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
Laundry Room with open shelving
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Bold Farmhouse Condo
Bold Farmhouse Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
GLENHOPE RESIDENCE
GLENHOPE RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
TWO TONE. - Dulux 'Black' - Dulux 'Lexicon' 1/4 strength - 80mm thick 'Michaelangelo' Quantum Quartz bench tops - 'Michaelangelo' Quantum Quartz splash back - Blanco sink & tap - Shaker profile polyurethane doors - Custom library/bookshelf to match kitchen - Custom ladder - Blum hardware - Black handles - Integrated Fridge/Freezer Leiebherr - Laundry Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
North Slope Landmarked Restoration - Laundry Room
North Slope Landmarked Restoration - Laundry Room
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Richmond Luxury Showhome
Richmond Luxury Showhome
Sagebrook Developments Inc.Sagebrook Developments Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Photo by: Joshua Caldwell
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with green cabinets, grey floors, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFUL
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFUL
Lindross RemodelingLindross Remodeling
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse
Larimer county-Livestock-Custom farmhouse
Black Pines Builders, IncBlack Pines Builders, Inc
This is an example of a farmhouse utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Royal Model #2
Royal Model #2
Hartman HomesHartman Homes
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
180th Street
180th Street
Canadian Renovations Inc.Canadian Renovations Inc.
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Bayshore Beautiful Bartlett Custom Home
Bayshore Beautiful Bartlett Custom Home
UserUser
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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