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

Karen was an existing client of ours who was tired of the crowded and cluttered laundry/mudroom that did not work well for her young family. The washer and dryer were right in the line of traffic when you stepped in her back entry from the garage and there was a lack of a bench for changing shoes/boots. Planning began… then along came a twist! A new puppy that will grow to become a fair sized dog would become part of the family. Could the design accommodate dog grooming and a daytime “kennel” for when the family is away? Having two young boys, Karen wanted to have custom features that would make housekeeping easier so custom drawer drying racks and ironing board were included in the design. All slab-style cabinet and drawer fronts are sturdy and easy to clean and the family’s coats and necessities are hidden from view while close at hand. The selected quartz countertops, slate flooring and honed marble wall tiles will provide a long life for this hard working space. The enameled cast iron sink which fits puppy to full-sized dog (given a boost) was outfitted with a faucet conducive to dog washing, as well as, general clean up. And the piece de resistance is the glass, Dutch pocket door which makes the family dog feel safe yet secure with a view into the rest of the house. Karen and her family enjoy the organized, tidy space and how it works for them.

Laundry Room - Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern makeover included a second story addition, exterior and full gut renovation. Clean lines, and natural materials adorn this home with some striking modern art pieces. This functional laundry room features custome built-in cabinetry with raised washer and dryer, a drop in utility sink and a large folding table.

Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home

Zayer Quality Construction

Large retro utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, slate flooring, beige floors and beige walls.

Eastmoreland Basement

C Change Design

Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Radnor Lake

User

Marty Paoletta
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Nashville with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, slate flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Daffodil - Mid Century

Berghuis Construction LLC

Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange cabinets and white walls.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Large country galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Dog Wash

Christie Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Laundry Room Organic

Savvy Interiors

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Tahoe Lakefront Property

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

Jon M Photography
Inspiration for a large urban single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Canterbury Cres. - Modern Family

Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.

white laundry room

Valleau Custom Woodworking

This main floor laundry room has a large laundry chute cabinet to hold the laundry that that has been sent down from upstairs.
Design ideas for a traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Black Butte

Made To Order Woodworks LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Incredible Laundry and Mud Room

Gretchen Lyons

This room can be used as a home office or for the more utilitarian purposes of laundry. The island makes a great place to fold all that freshly washed laundry. Photography by Libbie Martin

Dramatic Family Home

Wiles Design Group

In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Characterized by blue countertops and abundant storage, the laundry space effortlessly blends practicality and style. The mudroom is meticulously designed for streamlined organization. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design

Orchard

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

Medium sized midcentury utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Brewster Residence

Evolution Design Build Group

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and black floors.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Mercer Island - Project Forest Ave

ID by Gwen

Mud room was entirely remodeled to improve its functionality with lots of storage (open cubbies, tall cabinets, shoe storage. Room is perfectly located between the kitchen and the garage.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Slate 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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