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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Alphington Home
Alphington Home
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David Russell
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Loads of fun! Laundry Room Inspiration 2020
Loads of fun! Laundry Room Inspiration 2020
Store with StyleStore with Style
Inspiration for a small single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
After the fire
After the fire
KMH DesignsKMH Designs
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Timber Ridge Custom Home
Timber Ridge Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Inspiration for a large rustic galley utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Montreux 1
Montreux 1
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Vance Fox
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Taylor House InteriorsTaylor House Interiors
Laundry room with soapstone countertops, custom cabinetry and line drawing wallpaper.
Inspiration for a large victorian galley separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
Design Details IncDesign Details Inc
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Myers Park Renovation
Myers Park Renovation
DPS ConstructionDPS Construction
A drop zone and lockers in the mud room/laundry room. Sliding barn doors to the kitchen.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cranston Kitchen
Cranston Kitchen
Kurmak BuildersKurmak Builders
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
MOONEY RESIDENCE REMODEL
MOONEY RESIDENCE REMODEL
GIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILDGIPHART JOHNSON DESIGN BUILD
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic laundry cupboard in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Laundry Space Before
Laundry Space Before
Willet Construction Inc.Willet Construction Inc.
The laundry closet was awkward to use due to the bi-fold doors and uneven floor. The cabinetry was also difficult to get into.
Design ideas for a small classic laundry cupboard in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Glenview Remodel
The Glenview Remodel
Kashian Bros FlooringKashian Bros Flooring
This laundry nook became highly functional once we added cabinets custom-made to fit the space. We added a neutral quartz countertop to finish the room, making it a nice addition to a previously overlooked space.
Giles Residence
Giles Residence
Marble and Granite Connection IncMarble and Granite Connection Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley laundry cupboard in Miami with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Possum Kingdom Lake Estate
Possum Kingdom Lake Estate
Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning DesignerSusan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer
This laundry room is the perfect marriage of sophisticated tile work and custom rich wood cabinetry. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/
Haydar kitchen, laundry and bath
Haydar kitchen, laundry and bath
Bethany Crenshaw, AKBDBethany Crenshaw, AKBD
Kraftmaid Montclair Maple Ginger with Sable Glaze
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Louisville with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
New Construction - Town of Liberty
New Construction - Town of Liberty
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tahoe Mountain Modern
Tahoe Mountain Modern
Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior DesignLaurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design
Small laundry room with rustic knotty alder wood and bright red washer and dryer.
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Giles Residence
Giles Residence
Marble and Granite Connection IncMarble and Granite Connection Inc
Photo of a medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Miami with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Little Base
Little Base
Junior Arce Diseño & ArquitecturaJunior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura
Junior Arce
Photo of a small world-inspired single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Mont Blanc Marble with Wellborn Cabinets
Mont Blanc Marble with Wellborn Cabinets
Maryville Top ShopMaryville Top Shop
Small country separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Light Wood 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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