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

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SPICEWOOD CHATEAU by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
SPICEWOOD CHATEAU by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and engineered stone countertops.
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Perrysburg Floor Coverings & Kitchen DesignPerrysburg Floor Coverings & Kitchen Design
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Carriagewood Estates
Carriagewood Estates
UserUser
Imoto Photography
Inspiration for a large nautical galley utility room in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green cabinets and a built-in sink.
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
The Beach Group Properties, LLCThe Beach Group Properties, LLC
The large laundry room and a half bath accessible from the foyer and the pool deck.
Expansive shabby-chic style l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls and slate flooring.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics
Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the Woods
Kevin MausethKevin Mauseth
This is a cabin in the woods off the beaten path in rural Mississippi. It's owner has a refined, rustic style that appears throughout the home. The porches, many windows, great storage, open concept, tall ceilings, upscale finishes and comfortable yet stylish furnishings all contribute to the heightened livability of this space. It's just perfect for it's owner to get away from everything and relax in her own, custom tailored space.
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Plymouth Spring Preview 2020
Plymouth Spring Preview 2020
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Pillar Homes Spring Preview 2020 - Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, shaker cabinets, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Franklin
Franklin
JMH DesignsJMH Designs
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Whitewing
Whitewing
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a built-in sink.
Neal
Neal
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
'Through' Utility Room with Encaustic cement tiles
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Kent with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
The perfect amount of space to get the laundry done! We love the color of the cabinets with the reclaimed wood (tractor trailer floor) counter tops...and again, that floor just brings everything together!
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ayrshire Laundry/Bar Area
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Clients had a large wasted space area upstairs and wanted to better utilize the area. They decided to add a large laundry area that provided tons of storage and workspace to properly do laundry. This family of 5 has deeply benefited from creating this more functional beautiful laundry space.
Number 16- Laundry
Number 16- Laundry
Jess Hunter Interior DesignJess Hunter Interior Design
The Utilities Room- Combining laundry, Mudroom and Pantry.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, turquoise cabinets and grey floors.
TCD 2020 Spring Showcase
TCD 2020 Spring Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Night Hawk Remodel- 2018
Key ResidentialKey Residential
Versatile Imaging
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

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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