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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & KitchensRoccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens
Traditional Boot Room
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
NWX Bend, Oregon
NWX Bend, Oregon
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Southam Design IncSoutham Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Coconut Ice
Coconut Ice
Tomas O'Malley ArchitectTomas O'Malley Architect
Laundry
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, pink walls, concrete flooring, pink floors and white worktops.
TMR Residence
TMR Residence
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
This is one of the first occupied properties I have put on Houzz.com. I added a lot of accessories including mirrors, art, area rugs,, lighting and small accent furniture. The owners had a really high offer within a few days of listing it at $1.6 million. If you are thinking about listing your house, give us a call for a consultation. We have been working with home owners, realtors, investors and house 'flippers' since 2006. Call 514-222-5553.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
My weaknesses are vases, light fixtures and wallpaper. When I fell in love with Cole & Son’s Aldwych Albemarle wallpaper, the laundry room was the last available place to put it! Photo © Bethany Nauert
The Cypress
The Cypress
American Classic HomesAmerican Classic Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
Home Styling by DeniseHome Styling by Denise
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mission Residence
Mission Residence
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
Photo of a small modern separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Relaxed Country Charm
Relaxed Country Charm
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Clean lines with a rustic touch.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige cabinets.
N Portland
N Portland
Joanna Beale Interior DesignJoanna Beale Interior Design
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls and tile countertops.
シンプル＋ナチュラルな家
シンプル＋ナチュラルな家
ゆらり建築事務所ゆらり建築事務所
洗面台の横に、タオルや洗剤のストックの収納を設けました。勝手口からすぐに物干し場へ出られ、家事がスムーズ。
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall separated utility room in Nagoya with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Louisiana Life on the River
Louisiana Life on the River
Ourso DesignsOurso Designs
Chipper Hatter
Large classic galley utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2015 photos, Home Salon, Brookhaven
2015 photos, Home Salon, Brookhaven
San Luis Kitchen Co.San Luis Kitchen Co.
Using Wood-Mode's Vista doorstyle with a light stain on maple wood, we designed cabinetry for this entire home.
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Luis Obispo with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Aspen Lakes Award Winning Tour Home
Aspen Lakes Award Winning Tour Home
Wittmer ConstructionWittmer Construction
Cabinetry by Brian's Cabinets in Bend, OR. Floor tile is Z Collection Pave Brick Naturale.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Prestbury
Prestbury
ArtHouse Creative InteriorsArtHouse Creative Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cheshire with flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, black worktops and a coffered ceiling.
NWX Crossing Single-story, Bend Oregon
NWX Crossing Single-story, Bend Oregon
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Matt Garner
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and medium wood cabinets.
Madrona
Madrona
American Classic HomesAmerican Classic Homes
Medium sized galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, beige walls, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Студия дизайна интерьеров e2-artСтудия дизайна интерьеров e2-art
Декоратор-Катерина Наумова, фотограф- Ольга Мелекесцева.
Photo of a small utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and all types of wall treatment.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Tile Countertops 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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