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Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
This small laundry room also houses the dogs bowls. The pullout to the left of the bowl is two recycle bins used for garbage and the dogs food. The stackable washer and dryer allows more space for counter space to fold laundry. The quartz slab is a reminant I was lucky enough to find. Yet to be purchased are the industrial looking shelves to be installed on the wall aboe the cabinetry. The walls are painted Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore. Porcelain tiles were selected with a linen pattern, which blends nicely with the white oak flooring in the hallway. As well as provides easy clean up when their lab decides attack its water bowl.
Gathering House
Gathering House
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
The design of this dedicated laundry room ties into the rest of the house with custom flat panel cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and side-by-side washer and dryer. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre
Whistler Chalet
Whistler Chalet
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Kristen McGaughey Photography
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Vibrant Asian Influence in Woodbine
Casa Flores CabinetryCasa Flores Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sea Pines Genoa Court
Sea Pines Genoa Court
StoneWorks, Inc.StoneWorks, Inc.
Gotta love the turtle wallpaper - again perfect for an island retreat on Hilton Head Island, known for its annual nesting sea turtles. The laundry room countertop is a natural Quartzite, called Taj Mahal and we have a natural slate floor. How bright and cheery!
The Zanetti Family
The Zanetti Family
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
TMD Custom BuildersTMD Custom Builders
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Whelen Court
Whelen Court
Genesis Kitchens & DesignGenesis Kitchens & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
MW Design WorkshopMW Design Workshop
Josiah Zukowski
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Versailles Modern Custom Home
Versailles Modern Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, quartz worktops, brown walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Four Lakes Residence
Four Lakes Residence
hoffman architects LLChoffman architects LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Westlake View Home
Westlake View Home
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Maddox Photography
This is an example of a large galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
青井谷のいえ
青井谷のいえ
UserUser
青井谷のいえ
This is an example of a world-inspired utility room in Other with light wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
New Home - Mendham, NJ
New Home - Mendham, NJ
Fleming Construction Services, LLCFleming Construction Services, LLC
Photo of an expansive classic galley separated utility room in New York with light wood cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, grey floors and a submerged sink.
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.
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
West Coast Arts and Crafts Inspired Renovation
Design Details IncDesign Details Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional 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.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
The Decorating CenterThe Decorating Center
Available at The Decorating Center - Fine Waypoint Craft/Laundry Room Cabinetry - Maple - Spice
Inspiration for an utility room in Other with light wood cabinets.
Crowe
Crowe
Jones Construction Company, LLCJones Construction Company, LLC
Photo of a medium sized galley separated utility room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Timber Home
Timber Home
Carpets of Dalton & Furniture of DaltonCarpets of Dalton & Furniture of Dalton
Large rustic galley utility room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and granite worktops.
Hilltop
Hilltop
Copperleaf HomesCopperleaf Homes
Virtuance
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with 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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