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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Cocina Serie 45 Blanco Fenix de Dica
Cocina Serie 45 Blanco Fenix de Dica
Inaki Caperochipi PhotographyInaki Caperochipi Photography
Inaki Caperochipi Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Ironing Custom Cabinet
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
Ironing clutter solved with this custom cabinet by Cabinets & Designs.
Photo of a medium sized modern separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, carpet and a belfast sink.
Open Concept Basement Development
Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hallway Laundry Space
Hallway Laundry Space
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Barnett Design Build utilized space from small existing closets to create room for a second floor laundry area in the upper stair hall, which can be concealed by a sliding barn door when not in use. The door adds interest and contemporary style in what might otherwise be a long, unadorned wall. Construction by MACSContracting of Bloomfield, NJ. Smart home technology by Total Home. Photo by Greg Martz.
Reforma de vivienda en Plaza Unamuno
Reforma de vivienda en Plaza Unamuno
Xs+Elizondo InteriorismoXs+Elizondo Interiorismo
This is an example of a small scandinavian laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Allen - Leichhardt
The Allen - Leichhardt
Red Lion ConstructionsRed Lion Constructions
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Private Residence, Casper Loft
Private Residence, Casper Loft
HakwoodHakwood

Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Pantry
Pantry
Mulberry's Design HouseMulberry's Design House
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
APARTAMENTO VINTAGE
APARTAMENTO VINTAGE
ESTUDI METROESTUDI METRO
Photo of a small classic utility room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets.
Central Residence
Central Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
BKD InteriorsBKD Interiors
Design ideas for a midcentury galley utility room in Houston with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Natural Laundry Room
Natural Laundry Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington
Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
A reorganised laundry space, with a dedicated spot for all the essentials.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Genesee Modern Transitional
Genesee Modern Transitional
JFK Design-Build, LLCJFK Design-Build, LLC
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Halstead's Bay Modern
Halstead's Bay Modern
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Large classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Design ideas for 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.
Cripe Renovation
Cripe Renovation
RelianceReliance
The laundry room is spacious and inviting with side by side appliances, lots of storage and work space.
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a single-bowl sink.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets 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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