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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Martis Camp Butterfly
Martis Camp Butterfly
sagemodernsagemodern
Lisa Petrole
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
2007 Parade of Homes Village
2007 Parade of Homes Village
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete worktops, ceramic flooring and black walls.
Traditional Home, Palos Verdes Esates
Traditional Home, Palos Verdes Esates
Tomaro ArchitectureTomaro Architecture
Classic utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Residential Renovation
Residential Renovation
mystoryco.mystoryco.
The laundry is cosy but functional with natural light warming the space and helping it to feel open. There is storage above and below the benchtop that runs the full length of the room. There is space for washing baskets to be stored, a drying rack for those clothes that 'must' dry today, and open shelving with some fun wall hooks for coats and hats - turtles for the kids and starfish for the adults!
Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse
Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for a country utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Waban Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovation
Waban Kitchen & Bathrooms Renovation
Design Plus Construction Corp.Design Plus Construction Corp.
Diane Brophy Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Greenbank Development
Greenbank Development
Westeck Windows and DoorsWesteck Windows and Doors
Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/
Indian Peaks Home
Indian Peaks Home
Proud House Studio & CoProud House Studio & Co
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
Here we see the storage of the washer, dryer, and laundry behind the custom-made wooden screens. The laundry storage area features a black matte metal garment hanging rod above Ash cabinetry topped with polished terrazzo that features an array of grey and multi-tonal pinks and carries up to the back of the wall. The wall sconce features a hand-blown glass globe, cut and polished to resemble a precious stone or crystal.
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
View into laundry room with rustic wood door on a barn slider.
This is an example of a large farmhouse utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Loyal Heights Work Live Townhome
Loyal Heights Work Live Townhome
LDB HOMES LLCLDB HOMES LLC
Full modern laundry room with space for standing washer/dryer with rift white oak cabinetry.
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Bianco RenovationsBianco Renovations
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Functional space for vacuum, mops/brooms adjacent to the laundry. Storage for Hats, Gloves, Scarves, bags in the drawers and cabinets. Finally, a space for parents with hooks and space for shoes and coats.
Rustic Hickory, Barnwood
Rustic Hickory, Barnwood
Montana Cabinets Inc.Montana Cabinets Inc.
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sanctuary Abode
Sanctuary Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Culbertson InteriorsCulbertson Interiors
Douglas Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Built-in Ironing board
Built-in Ironing board
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
This kitchen offers the convenience of having everything you need at your disposal without compromising the appearance. It's features are built-in and can be collapsed and out of sight.

Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Light Wood 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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