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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse
Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Inspiration for a country utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
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.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Crystal Cabinets- Contemporary Laundry
Western ProductsWestern Products
Design by: Bill Tweten CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson Crystal cabinets are featured in this laundry room. A natural Maple was used to keep the space bright. Cabinetry on one side is balanced with open shelving on the opposite side giving this laundry room a spacious feeling while giving plenty of storage space. Amerock stainless steel pulls give this laundry room a contemporary flair.
KITCHEN STORAGE
KITCHEN STORAGE
HAVEN design+building llcHAVEN design+building llc
Homeowners needed to incorporate a laundry area on the first floor of this compact ranch home. The kitchen was the only location available, so we designed this custom storage corner with a pocket door that conceals a space for laundry baskets, hanging and folded clothes as well as laundry supplies. It stands next to a concealed stacking washer/dryer and when closed up you'd never guess the laundry is in the kitchen. This custom Birch kitchen was made from locally sourced hardwood
Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
This is an example of a farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.
St. Charles Sport 2019 (St. Michael, MN)
St. Charles Sport 2019 (St. Michael, MN)
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
St. Charles Sport Model - Tradition Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information & more at https://www.robertthomashomes.com/
Oakton, VA
Oakton, VA
Monarch Design & RemodelingMonarch Design & Remodeling
Jon W. Miller Photography
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink and beige walls.
Ballard Home Remodel
Ballard Home Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, cork flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, brown floors, beige walls and white worktops.
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
Aristokraft Cabinetry X Curbly
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
View into laundry room with rustic wood door on a barn slider.
This is an example of a large farmhouse utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Natural Rustic Alder Kitchen
Natural Rustic Alder Kitchen
MBS InteriorsMBS Interiors
Natural Rustic Alder Kraftmaid laundry room cabinetry with Berenson hardware and white side by side washer dryer unit.
Photo of a small rustic galley laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Sapphire Farm
Sapphire Farm
Big Sky BuildersBig Sky Builders
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Indian Peaks Home
Indian Peaks Home
Proud House Studio & CoProud House Studio & Co
Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
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.
Greenbank Development
Greenbank Development
Westeck Windows and DoorsWesteck Windows and Doors
Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Laundry room with office nook.
Large farmhouse galley utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
Maple shaker style boot room and fitted storage cupboards installed in the utility room of a beautiful period property in Sefton Village. The centrepiece is the settle with canopy which provides a large storage area beneath the double flip up lids and hanging space for a large number of coats, hats and scalves. Handcrafted in Lancashire using solid maple. Photos: Ian Hampson (icadworx.co.uk)
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
CMC Design Studio LLCCMC Design Studio LLC
Rob Spring Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, light wood cabinets, green walls and beige worktops.
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
Brittany Lyons InteriorsBrittany Lyons Interiors
Medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with Shaker 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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