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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and White Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Manor Barn
Manor Barn
PTC KitchensPTC Kitchens
This is an example of a large rural single-wall utility room in Kent with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and exposed beams.
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Wilcox ArchitectureWilcox Architecture
Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Hoboken Brownstone - Laundry Room
Hoboken Brownstone - Laundry Room
Mowery Marsh Architects LLCMowery Marsh Architects LLC
Photo credit: Blackstock Photography
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
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.
North Carlton Renovation
North Carlton Renovation
eat.bathe.liveeat.bathe.live
may photography
This is an example of a traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
CARLES DRIVE
CARLES DRIVE
UserUser
Glen Doone Photography
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, ceramic flooring and shaker cabinets.
Laundry Room with Workbench and Storage
Laundry Room with Workbench and Storage
Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets - Larry FoxValet Custom Cabinets & Closets - Larry Fox
Weiller - 2014
Inspiration for a classic utility room in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Clean DesignClean Design
Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Photo of a classic single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!
Crystal Bay Cottage
Crystal Bay Cottage
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Nautical utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
Bluffton, IN Laundry Room
Bluffton, IN Laundry Room
Steele CanvasSteele Canvas
3 BU No 122 Small Truck with 2 inch stem casters Photo Credit: Amy Gerber/Brown Eyes Plus Blue (www.browneyesplusblue.com)
Traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
City Condo in the Sky
City Condo in the Sky
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Rivers Edge Drive - Bogart
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, quartz worktops and porcelain flooring.
Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
Laundry Room Envy! - DryAway
DryAway by Jilidoni DesignsDryAway by Jilidoni Designs
This is an example of 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.
Etobicoke Reno
Etobicoke Reno
Micieli DesignMicieli Design
Aia Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.

Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and White 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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