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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Orange & Orange Interior DesignOrange & Orange Interior Design
Anastasia Alkema
Photo of a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, bamboo flooring, grey floors, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Laundry Center
Custom Laundry Center
Architectural JusticeArchitectural Justice
Space by Architectural Justice www.architecturaljustice.com
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Stiles Creek
Stiles Creek
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Photos by Kaity Interiors by Ashley Cole Design Architecture by David Maxam
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman Expansion
Craftsman Expansion
Schulte Design BuildSchulte Design Build
Our clients loved their homes location but needed more space. We added two bedrooms and a bathroom to the top floor and dug out the basement to make a daylight living space with a rec room, laundry, office and additional bath. Although costly, this is a huge improvement to the home and they got all that they hoped for.
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Michael Hershenson ArchitectsMichael Hershenson Architects
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic Modern - Pantry/Laundry
Rustic Modern - Pantry/Laundry
LaDyne DesignLaDyne Design
LADYNE DESIGN http://ladynedesign.com Rustic Modern Farmhouse - West Marin, CA
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
International KitchensInternational Kitchens
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, bamboo flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Riverside
Riverside
Brost Developments Inc.Brost Developments Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kalamunda
Kalamunda
Westmade HomesWestmade Homes
Photo of a medium sized scandi l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and white worktops.
Modern "Dwell" Inspired Home
Modern "Dwell" Inspired Home
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized single-wall utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman Expansion
Craftsman Expansion
Schulte Design BuildSchulte Design Build
Our clients loved their homes location but needed more space. We added two bedrooms and a bathroom to the top floor and dug out the basement to make a daylight living space with a rec room, laundry, office and additional bath. Although costly, this is a huge improvement to the home and they got all that they hoped for.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, bamboo flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
Contemporary West Seattle Remodel
International KitchensInternational Kitchens
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, bamboo flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown worktops and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Bamboo 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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