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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Интерьер MUA
Интерьер MUA
INT2architectureINT2architecture
Small scandi single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Ultra Abode
Ultra Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Modern Fleming Island Home
Modern Fleming Island Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Glenelg
Glenelg
Urban HabitatsUrban Habitats
Colindale Design / CR3 Studio
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Adelaide with a built-in sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops, flat-panel cabinets and grey floors.
セレクトハウス
セレクトハウス
カキザワホームズカキザワホームズ
セレクトハウス　photo by カキザワホームズ
Urban utility room in Yokohama with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, grey floors and an integrated washer and dryer.
Immagini ambientate prodotti ASTRO
Immagini ambientate prodotti ASTRO
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Venice with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and brown worktops.
Fun Room
Fun Room
RL DesignRL Design
Yellow vertical cabinets provide readily accessible storage. The yellow color brightens the space and gives the laundry room a fun vibe. Wood shelves balance the space and provides additional storage.
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 w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Laundry Room w/ Custom Wood Countertops, Tile Backsplash, Phone Charging Station
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
We updated this laundry room by installing Medallion Silverline Jackson Flat Panel cabinets in white icing color. The countertops are a custom Natural Black Walnut wood top with a Mockett charging station and a Porter single basin farmhouse sink and Moen Arbor high arc faucet. The backsplash is Ice White Wow Subway Tile. The floor is Durango Tumbled tile.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Kids storage is contained on hooks and baskets in the cubbies under the bench. Gloves/Hats and miscellaneous seasonal storage available above the locker spaces.
Laundry
Laundry
Concept to Design Inc.Concept to Design Inc.
Architectural Consulting, Exterior Finishes, Interior Finishes, Showsuite Town Home Development, Surrey BC Park Ridge Homes, Raef Grohne Photographer
This is an example of a small farmhouse laundry cupboard in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2
Sally Morgan ArchitectSally Morgan Architect
Colin Charles
Design ideas for a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Central Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Speight Street, Newport
Speight Street, Newport
Marco HoferMarco Hofer
RT Edgar
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, black floors and brown worktops.
Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dusseldorf with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Remodel Before & After
Remodel Before & After
O'Neil InteriorsO'Neil Interiors
Laundry room after (photo credit: O'Neil Interiors)
Inspiration for a small u-shaped utility room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Monochromatic Warmth with an Edge
Monochromatic Warmth with an Edge
Inspired Spaces by Betsy PelsueInspired Spaces by Betsy Pelsue
Megan O'Leary Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Mullen Kitchen Remodel
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
Designed a great mud room/entryway area with Kabinart Cabinetry, Arts and Crafts door style, square flat panel, two piece crown application to the ceiling. Paint color chosen was Atlantic, with the Onyx Glaze.
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
215 Boul Saint-Laurent #32
Big Panda DesignBig Panda Design
Inspiration for a small urban laundry cupboard in Montreal with a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Harvey Jones - Linear Kitchens
Harvey Jones - Linear Kitchens
Harvey Jones KitchensHarvey Jones Kitchens
Classic single-wall separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Wood Worktops 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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