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

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Schrock Cabinets: Message Center
Schrock Cabinets: Message Center
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a large classic utility room with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Cheddington Place
Cheddington Place
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Contemporary Acreage Home
Contemporary Acreage Home
AG Woodcrafting Inc.AG Woodcrafting Inc.
Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Whanganui full home interior by Du Bois
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Photo of a medium sized industrial l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Modern Luxurious Laundry Renovation
Ultimate Kitchens & BathroomsUltimate Kitchens & Bathrooms
Simple but effective design changes were adopted in this multi room renovation. Modern minimalist kitchens call for integrated appliances within their design. The tall cabinetry display is visually appealing with this two-tone style. The master bedroom is only truly complete with the added luxury of an ensuite bathroom. Smart inclusions like a large format tiling, the in-wall cistern with floor pan and a fully frameless shower, ensure an open feel was gained for a small footprint of this ensuite. The wonderful transformation was made in this family bathroom, with a reconfigured floor plan. Now boasting both a freestanding bath and luxurious walk-in shower. Tiled splash backs are commonly themed in Kitchen and laundry interior design. Our clients chose this 100 x100 striking lineal patterned tile, which they matched in both their kitchen and laundry splash backs.
Silver Lake Residence
Silver Lake Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Sherwin Williams Worldly gray cabinetry in shaker style. Side by side front load washer & dryer on custom built pedastals. Art Sysley multi color floor tile brings a cheerful welcome from the garage. Drop in utility sink with a laminate counter top. Light fixture by Murray Feiss.
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Wildwood-Laundry Room
Youtopia DesignsYoutopia Designs
This high-functioning laundry room does double duty as the dog area! Who else loves these built-in bowls?
Photo of a small coastal single-wall utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Bloomfield Street Duplex
Bloomfield Street Duplex
J. PATRYCE DESIGNJ. PATRYCE DESIGN
Retro l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Laundry Room
Contemporary Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Contemporary warehouse apartment in Collingwood. Photography by Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Yale
Yale
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Normandy Drive Renovation
Normandy Drive Renovation
SunHouse DesignsSunHouse Designs
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Celestine Ave - Laundry Room
Celestine Ave - Laundry Room
Smart SpaceSmart Space
Inspiration for a country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
This multi purpose room is the perfect combination for a laundry area and storage area.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Kristen's Laundry Room
Kristen's Laundry Room
Grassroots DesignGrassroots Design
JVL Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
This laundry room may be small but packs a punch with the awesome fan tile! Tile made by Pratt & Larson "Portland Large Fan". Cabinets by Brilliant Furnishings.
The Willow Pond Home
The Willow Pond Home
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
photo: Inspiro8
This is an example of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Rustic Laundry Room
Rustic Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Grey 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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