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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured Walls Ideas and Designs

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Euro Pop Laundry
Euro Pop Laundry
Linette Dai DesignLinette Dai Design
Inspiration for a retro l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
BOSCH Compact Laundry Room
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
The pop of color really brightens up this small laundry space!
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Carnell's DesignCarnell's Design
European laundry with overhead cabinets, deep sink and floor to ceiling cupboard storage. Using the same materials and finishes as seen in the adjoining kitchen and butler’s pantry Natalie Lyons Photography
Laundry Room Tile
Laundry Room Tile
French-Brown Floors Co.French-Brown Floors Co.
Handpainted tile available in a variety of colors. Please visit our website at www.french-brown.com to see more of our products.
Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, pink floors, limestone flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Central Oregon Remodel
Central Oregon Remodel
HD Architecture, inc.HD Architecture, inc.
Kuda Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and multi-coloured walls.
Mounds View Dream Home
Mounds View Dream Home
Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.Becker Building & Remodeling Inc.
The laundry room, just off the master suite, was designed to be bright and airy, and a fun place to spend the morning. Green/grey contoured wood cabinets keep it fun, and laminate counters with an integrated undermount stainless sink keep it functional and cute. Wallpaper throughout the room and patterned luxury vinyl floor makes the room just a little more fun.
Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Project Hammond - Laundry Room
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Sam Stock Photos
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Floral Wallpaper Laundry Room with Blue Vanity
Floral Wallpaper Laundry Room with Blue Vanity
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
This baby blue vanity in combination with brass hardware and floral wallpapaer makes this room feel light, spacious, and inviting. Photos by Chris Veith.
Mower Kitchen
Mower Kitchen
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Coupe de theatre
Coupe de theatre
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
White Acrylic Laundry Room
White Acrylic Laundry Room
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Fort Lauderdale
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Laundry and Mudroom with the Four Legged Friends in Mind
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Traditional galley separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
The Modern Tudor
The Modern Tudor
Fitch Design CompanyFitch Design Company
A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, multi-coloured walls and ceramic flooring.
Brookhaven Remodel
Brookhaven Remodel
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.
Laundry Room Renovation in West Dundee, IL
Laundry Room Renovation in West Dundee, IL
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
'19 New Home - Orono, MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Design ideas for a large l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Dramatic Textures
Dramatic Textures
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
virginiarobertsphotography.com
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
The Destination Project
The Destination Project
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured 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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