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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and a Drop Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.
BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN, THE CENTRAL HUB IN THIS THAMES DITTON HOME
BESPOKE HANDMADE KITCHEN, THE CENTRAL HUB IN THIS THAMES DITTON HOME
Bathroom + Kitchen ElevenBathroom + Kitchen Eleven
We also created push to open built in units around white goods, for our clients utility room with WC and basin. Bringing the blue hue across to a practical room.
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and BathMichelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath
A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
SIDG DesignSIDG Design
This laundry room housed double side by side washers and dryers, custom cabinetry and an island in a contrast finish. The wall tiles behind the washer and dryer are dimensional and the backsplash tile hosts a star pattern.
LAUNDRY ROOM RENOVATION
LAUNDRY ROOM RENOVATION
American Home Improvement Inc.American Home Improvement Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, yellow worktops and a drop ceiling.
INTERIOR DESIGN - Casa AI
INTERIOR DESIGN - Casa AI
micro interior designmicro interior design
progetto e foto Arch. Debora Di Michele Micro Interior Design
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
Il nuovo ripostiglio/lavanderia nell'antibagno
Il nuovo ripostiglio/lavanderia nell'antibagno
Silvia Camporeale Interior DesignerSilvia Camporeale Interior Designer
Tra il living e la camera da letto è stato creato un disimpegno con al suo interno un ripostiglio/lavanderia. Al suo interno sono stati installati una lavatrice ed una boiserie di Zemma con mensole per il contenimento di detersivi e biancheria. Le ante sono state acquistate grezze e poi smaltate in colore grigio opaco come il resto delle pareti
Villetta CV | 180 MQ
Villetta CV | 180 MQ
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Ristrutturazione completa villetta indipendente di 180mq
This is an example of a large modern single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Современная квартира в элитном жилом комплексе Краснодара
Современная квартира в элитном жилом комплексе Краснодара
Светлана ШурловаСветлана Шурлова
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
SW Modern - Laundry Room
SW Modern - Laundry Room
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Large modern single-wall utility room in Miami with a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, grey floors, white worktops, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, window splashback, ceramic flooring, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Lidesign
Photo of a small scandi single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Современная квартира в элитном жилом комплексе Краснодара
Современная квартира в элитном жилом комплексе Краснодара
Светлана ШурловаСветлана Шурлова
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Private house in Sofia, Bulgaria
Private house in Sofia, Bulgaria
FineArchitectsFineArchitects
Design ideas for a small contemporary utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and a drop ceiling.
LAUNDRY ROOM RENOVATION
LAUNDRY ROOM RENOVATION
American Home Improvement Inc.American Home Improvement Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, yellow worktops and a drop ceiling.
Un appartamento eccentrico | Restauro completo | 120 mq
Un appartamento eccentrico | Restauro completo | 120 mq
Architetto Marco FinardiArchitetto Marco Finardi
Ristrutturazione completa appartamento da 120mq con carta da parati e camino effetto corten
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, grey walls, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Casa Santa Croce Milano
Casa Santa Croce Milano
Ballo&GuaschiBallo&Guaschi
Disimpegno con lavanderia, scarpiera e sgabuzzino realizzate su misura con armadiature ed ante scorrevoli a tutta altezza. Illuminazione indiretta con gole luminose a led.
Altringham
Altringham
ArtHouse Creative InteriorsArtHouse Creative Interiors
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Manchester with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, grey floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Wine Country Contemporary Ranch Laundry
Michelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and BathMichelle Grady CKD- Northbay Kitchen and Bath
A Laundry with a view and an organized tall storage cabinet for cleaning supplies and equipment
This is an example of a medium sized rural u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
DOUBLE HEIGHT
DOUBLE HEIGHT
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Qui vediamo una stanza lavanderia attrezzata con armadi contenitori. I mobili sono di Caccaro. A terra abbiamo usato una resina della Gobetto di colore grigio. Foto di Simone Marulli
The Osprey Dr House
The Osprey Dr House
Expose Design Group Inc.Expose Design Group Inc.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, white floors and a drop ceiling.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and a Drop Ceiling 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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