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Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.
ANACAPA
ANACAPA
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ridge Road Renovation
Ridge Road Renovation
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large retro single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Modern mudroom
Modern mudroom
Moderna Homes, Inc.Moderna Homes, Inc.
Modern, modular craftsman home
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
California Ranch Remodel
California Ranch Remodel
Marlene Oliphant Designs LLCMarlene Oliphant Designs LLC
This laundry room has ample counter space (marble) over the side-by-side washer/dryer for a folding surface. Custom valancesadd a splash of contrast. Carpet tiles in green and teal are pieced together to create a custom area rug. It's a great day for laundry!
Outfitter's Hideaway
Outfitter's Hideaway
Angela RasmussenAngela Rasmussen
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, white floors, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Ambler First Floor
Ambler First Floor
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Ahmann Design, Inc.Ahmann Design, Inc.
Laundry with white modern cabinets
Photo of a small country galley separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
The Hive
The Hive
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
The Hive Custom Home Built by Markay Johnson Construction Designer: Ashley Johnson & Gregory Abbott Photographer: Scot Zimmerman Southern Utah Parade of Homes
Heirloom - Sylvan & Sanguine
Heirloom - Sylvan & Sanguine
BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.
Firelite Foto
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Sacramento Blonde Bomshell
Sacramento Blonde Bomshell
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
A mix of materials and finishes make this laundry room a fun and cheerful space. Tons of floor to ceiling storage provide not only a place for laundry and pet supplies, but also overflow from the adjacent kitchen. The family's best friend has his own dedicated space as well. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographerLink
Rustic Laundry
Rustic Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Ample cabinetry surrounds the front loading washer & dryer units. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Videre DecorVidere Decor
The laundry room connected to the master bathroom and mud room made access easy. With porcelain tile and lots of designated storage space, organization was a breeze.
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Inspiration for a small retro utility room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
2015 STARS Dream Home
2015 STARS Dream Home
Mason Martin HomesMason Martin Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Electrolux Lookbook
Electrolux Lookbook
UserUser
Electrolux appliances are developed in close collaboration with professional chefs and can be found in many Michelin-star restaurants across Europe and North America. Our laundry products are also trusted by the world finest hotels and healthcare facilities, where clean is paramount.
Parc Seymour Utility Room
Parc Seymour Utility Room
Rogiet Property ServicesRogiet Property Services
A 1700 year old property sitting well below street level with walls and ceilings out by 100mm raised the challange to produce a crisp clean finish with a client checking daily required mm precision and infinate detail to produce one of the best utility rooms I have ever seen. Roy Tucker

Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Blue 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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