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

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Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255
Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Todd Yarrington
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Escondido House
Escondido House
Micah Dimitriadis PhotographyMicah Dimitriadis Photography
Photo by Micah Dimitriadis Photography. Design by Molly O'Neil Designs
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fresh Home Redesign in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLCCornerstone Remodeling, LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Charming Rustic Retreat - Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Laundry Room Storage and Organization
Abundance OrganizingAbundance Organizing
Laundry room cabinets store essentials for cleaning the home and doing laundry.
Inspiration for a small classic separated utility room in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Keith's AppliancesKeith's Appliances
This is an example of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
laundry space and cabinet
laundry space and cabinet
Wysocki Brothers Remodeling IncWysocki Brothers Remodeling Inc
Small rural galley separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lemont Laundry Room / Mudroom
Lemont Laundry Room / Mudroom
Chicagoland Home ProductsChicagoland Home Products
For this particular project, the family wanted to renovate their laundry room in a way that maximizes storage space while keeping clutter to a minimum. We were able to do exactly that, by installing custom cabinets, shelving, and hangs throughout the room. We measured their washer and dryer, and built a shelf around it with a perfect fit. Utilizing the hangs and the coat hangers we installed, this family can easily store clothing fresh out of the dryer to prevent wrinkles. The overhead cabinets provide plenty of space for holding onto cleaning supplies and other goods.
High Park Residence
High Park Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
This basement laundry/bathroom combination provides large, contemporary bathroom facilities for guests (there isn't a main floor powder room in the house) with a custom glass shower enclosure and large farmhouse-style porcelain sink. The extra deep sink doubles as the perfect spot for hand-washing and the ceiling-mounted dry-hang bar keeps things tidy. The Caesarstone quartz counter provides a nice large folding surface for laundry or toiletries.
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Custom Laundry & Mudrooms
Southampton BuildersSouthampton Builders
Custom Laundry Room in St. Charles IL Custom Remodel. Custom Remodeling in Fox Glen St. Charles IL 60174. Laundry Room Remodel in St. Charles IL. 60174. Custom Mudroom Remodel in St. Charles IL 60174. Fox Glen Subdivision Travertine Porcelain Tile. Travertine Porcelain Tile in Mudroom. Charging Station. Rustic Bench and Cubbies in Mudroom. Rustic Lockers. Rustic Hooks. Bench with Cubbies. Stained Cubbies. Stained Rustic Cubbies. Luxury Remodeling for Laundry & Mudrooms. Looking to Remodel in Geneva IL? Photo Copyright Jonathan Nutt
Shalom Residence
Shalom Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Open concept mudroom laundry room with custom flat panel inset cabinetry, white painted trim, and porcelain tile. (Ryan Hainey)
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westport Contemporary Residence
Westport Contemporary Residence
Heidi Holzer Design & Decorative WorkHeidi Holzer Design & Decorative Work
This is an example of an eclectic single-wall separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Our Work
Our Work
Two Hawks Design and DevelopmentTwo Hawks Design and Development
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink and ceramic flooring.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large retro single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laguna Laundry Room
Laguna Laundry Room
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Blending clean lines, ample storage and a simple work space, this functional room provides efficient organization.
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Nashville with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Newport Coast
Newport Coast
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
A Mediterranean Modern remodel with luxury furnishings, finishes and amenities. Interior Design: Blackband Design Renovation: RS Myers Architecture: Stand Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
This new main-floor laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Inspiration for a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Outfitter's Hideaway
Outfitter's Hideaway
Angela RasmussenAngela Rasmussen
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, white floors, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Blue Walls 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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