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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Blue Floors Ideas and Designs

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Marlin LB
Marlin LB
Interior ConsultantsInterior Consultants
Flat panel high gloss cabinets with pattern blue cement tiles to create drama
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Rose Ave
Rose Ave
South Bay GreenSouth Bay Green
Bright and Simple Laundry Room, remodeled for a more organized space. Simple white subway backsplash is neutral, so we added color to the floor with these fun penny tiles. Great storage and added counter tops space for folding and organizing.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, medium wood cabinets and blue floors.
Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Bel Aire Remodel
Bel Aire Remodel
Natalie MyersNatalie Myers
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Harrison Residence
Harrison Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
We continued the terrazzo 8x8 tiles from the mudroom into the laundry room. A light floral wallpaper graces the walls. Custom cabinetry is painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White. Quartz counters in the color Dove Gray offset the light cabinets.
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Providence Reverse Raised with Chai Latte Classic Painted Finish with Cambria Portrush quartz countertops. The backsplash is Emser 3x8 Passion Gloss Azul Tile and the tile on the floor is Emser 9x9 Design Mural Tile. The hardware on the cabinets is Top Knobs Hillmont pull in flat black.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
Photo of a small midcentury galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and grey worktops.
Lot 11 Renovare
Lot 11 Renovare
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Classic Design on Rolling Hills
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, blue floors, white worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
St. Louis Park Mid-Century
St. Louis Park Mid-Century
Marsden Building & RemodelingMarsden Building & Remodeling
Photo of a modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Perfect Prospect
Perfect Prospect
Epoch Solutions, Inc.Epoch Solutions, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Bella Ridge Estates
Bella Ridge Estates
Monarch Custom HomesMonarch Custom Homes
Contemporary single-wall utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Basement Conversion
Basement Conversion
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
The new basement renovation included the creation of this laundry room space. Mark Trousdale Photographer
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Blue and White Mud Room/Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room, Medallion Providence Reverse Raised with Chai Latte Classic Painted Finish with Cambria Portrush quartz countertops. The backsplash is Emser 3x8 Passion Gloss Azul Tile and the tile on the floor is Emser 9x9 Design Mural Tile. The hardware on the cabinets is Top Knobs Hillmont pull in flat black.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Blue Floors 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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