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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Just Around The CornerJust Around The Corner
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in St Louis with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room Organizers
Laundry Room Organizers
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Prospect Heights Remodel
Prospect Heights Remodel
SmartDesignSmartDesign
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Saline Home Renovation
Saline Home Renovation
Bredernitz Professional ServicesBredernitz Professional Services
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops and beige floors.
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
We continued the bespoke joinery through to the utility room, providing ample storage for all their needs. With a lacquered finish and composite stone worktop and the finishing touch, a tongue in cheek nod to the previous owners by mounting one of their plastered plaques...to complete the look!
Laundry room remodel in Carmel, Indiana
Laundry room remodel in Carmel, Indiana
Gettum Associates IncGettum Associates Inc
Unused attic space was converted to a functional, second floor laundry room complete with folding space and television!
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, composite countertops, purple walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Cabbagetown Renovation
Cabbagetown Renovation
post architecture incpost architecture inc
Inspiration for a medium sized single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Showhouse on the Green
Showhouse on the Green
Julianne StirlingJulianne Stirling
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Featuring the latest in technology and design, Electrolux washers and dryers are innovative, intuitive and efficient.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Columbus Circle 3 Bedroom Condo
Columbus Circle 3 Bedroom Condo
Dan Ruhland Designs LLCDan Ruhland Designs LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
アクセントカラーがお洒落なお家
アクセントカラーがお洒落なお家
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
白と黒のツートーンですっきりとシックに仕上げたサニタリールーム。大きな三面鏡の下にはタイルで空間デザインにアクセントを。高い位置に明かり窓をつくり、洗面台の下に収納を設けずに空けておくことで圧迫感をなくし、スッキリとした空間に仕上げました。
Small urban single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a submerged sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Marcel
Marcel
Aspen Homes IncAspen Homes Inc
Aspen Homes Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classic Appeal
Classic Appeal
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
We created a bespoke utility room that created easy access and sight to everything in storage
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
London Garden Room
London Garden Room
Eckford Chong DesignEckford Chong Design
This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.
Electrolux Lookbook
Electrolux Lookbook
UserUser
Compact laundry room/nook with side by side washer and dryer and storage shelves.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and white walls.
Garden Lane
Garden Lane
Elizabeth Graham DesignElizabeth Graham Design
Design ideas for a large rural u-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with a built-in sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Our front load washers help you best care for your family. Browse today to find the right appliance for you. Every day, care.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Composite Countertops 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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