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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Elegant Estate
Elegant Estate
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.
Rosewood - Transitional Farmhouse
Rosewood - Transitional Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Let there be light. There will be in this sunny style designed to capture amazing views as well as every ray of sunlight throughout the day. Architectural accents of the past give this modern barn-inspired design a historical look and importance. Custom details enhance both the exterior and interior, giving this home real curb appeal. Decorative brackets and large windows surround the main entrance, welcoming friends and family to the handsome board and batten exterior, which also features a solid stone foundation, varying symmetrical roof lines with interesting pitches, trusses, and a charming cupola over the garage. Once inside, an open floor plan provides both elegance and ease. A central foyer leads into the 2,700-square-foot main floor and directly into a roomy 18 by 19-foot living room with a natural fireplace and soaring ceiling heights open to the second floor where abundant large windows bring the outdoors in. Beyond is an approximately 200 square foot screened porch that looks out over the verdant backyard. To the left is the dining room and open-plan family-style kitchen, which, at 16 by 14-feet, has space to accommodate both everyday family and special occasion gatherings. Abundant counter space, a central island and nearby pantry make it as convenient as it is attractive. Also on this side of the floor plan is the first-floor laundry and a roomy mudroom sure to help you keep your family organized. The plan’s right side includes more private spaces, including a large 12 by 17-foot master bedroom suite with natural fireplace, master bath, sitting area and walk-in closet, and private study/office with a large file room. The 1,100-square foot second level includes two spacious family bedrooms and a cozy 10 by 18-foot loft/sitting area. More fun awaits in the 1,600-square-foot lower level, with an 8 by 12-foot exercise room, a hearth room with fireplace, a billiards and refreshment space and a large home theater.
New Construction, Oceanside
New Construction, Oceanside
Spaces RenewedSpaces Renewed
Farmhouse inspired laundry room, made complete with a gorgeous, pattern cement floor tile!
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
The Marigold Home Plan
The Marigold Home Plan
Core HomesCore Homes
Design ideas for a rural galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Large nautical galley laundry cupboard in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Exclusively Cabinets by CabinetekExclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek
A quaint laundry room uses it's unique "Blueberry" cabinetry to spruce up a usually quiet space.
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Shaw Industries - St. Jude Dream Home, Chattanooga, TN 2018
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
The HomeWright, LLCThe HomeWright, LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
HAUGHTON RESIDENCE
HAUGHTON RESIDENCE
MarvinMarvin
With a design inspired by using sustainable materials, the owner of this contemporary home in Haughton, LA, wanted to achieve a modern exterior without sacrificing thermal performance and energy efficiency. The architect’s design called for spacious, light-filled rooms with walls of windows and doors to showcase the homeowner’s art collection. LEED® was also considered during the design and construction of the home. Critical to the project’s success was window availability with short lead times.
Wayzata New Build
Wayzata New Build
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Gordon James Design Build
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Laundry Rooms, Mud Rooms, and Miscellaneous Spaces
Nicole Lee Interior DesignsNicole Lee Interior Designs
Amy E. Photography
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey walls.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Large classic single-wall utility room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
CW1 - Mud Room
CW1 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
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Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Purdue
Purdue
Helton ResidentialHelton Residential
Large downstairs laundry room has an alcove for an additional refrigerator plus a storage closet.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hibbs | New Home
Hibbs | New Home
SSC CountertopsSSC Countertops
This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Family Basement Renovation
Family Basement Renovation
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with grey walls, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Ceramic Flooring 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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