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Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.
Gurnee kitchen
Gurnee kitchen
Interiors 4 UInteriors 4 U
Shot Time Productions
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, black walls and laminate floors.
Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf
Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf
Atlas Cabinets & DesignAtlas Cabinets & Design
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Oasis
Oasis
Bayside BuiltBayside Built
Contemporary utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Showplace EVO Hickory Pierce Laundry in Flagstone
Showplace EVO Hickory Pierce Laundry in Flagstone
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pierce w/ Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: Hickory - Flagstone Countertop: (Solid Surfaces Unlimited) Reflections Quartz Sink: Blanco Liven Gray Laundry Sink Faucet: Delta Foundations in Stainless Hardware: (Hardware Resources) Milan Pull in Satin Nickel Tile: (Virginia Tile) Backsplash - 4” x 12” Delray White Caps Gloss; (Genesee Tile) Floor – 12” x 24” Fray Metal White w/ Matching Bullnose Designer: Andrea Yeip Contractor: NJB Construction
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Acadia Building CompanyAcadia Building Company
Laundry room with hanging space and utility sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Penterman KitchensPenterman Kitchens
This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and carpet.
Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom
Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
Photography by Craig Townsend
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and brick walls.
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Mariotti Building ProductsMariotti Building Products
Photo of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Passive House Front
Passive House Front
Designs by KSDesigns by KS
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Middle Tennessee Home
Middle Tennessee Home
Designs By EdnaDesigns By Edna
Laundry Room
Medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern Beach Front Home
Modern Beach Front Home
Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.
This beach side Play del Rey home got a major remodel inside and out. Owners wanted a spacious, clean, and simple look. We did just that!
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
exshaw road
exshaw road
JTA Design- planning- permits -draftingJTA Design- planning- permits -drafting
2 single homes on this wider lot, with 2300 sqft per house this plan was masterfully planned. rear 20x20 garage facing park
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Woodinville Transitional
Woodinville Transitional
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
A refreshing yet simple updated laundry room. Interior design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Photos by: Anastasiya Andreychuk Photography #seattlearchitect #h2darchitects
The Red Kitchen
The Red Kitchen
Specktacular Home RemodelingSpecktacular Home Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Colts Neck Kitchen 1
Penterman KitchensPenterman Kitchens
This Colts Neck New Jersey kitchen is featuring Galleria Raised Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry in Sandstone with a pewter glaze on cherry.
Medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Newark with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback and carpet.
Showplace EVO Hickory Pierce Laundry in Flagstone
Showplace EVO Hickory Pierce Laundry in Flagstone
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry by Better Bilt
Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Pierce w/ Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: Hickory - Flagstone Countertop: (Solid Surfaces Unlimited) Reflections Quartz Sink: Blanco Liven Gray Laundry Sink Faucet: Delta Foundations in Stainless Hardware: (Hardware Resources) Milan Pull in Satin Nickel Tile: (Virginia Tile) Backsplash - 4” x 12” Delray White Caps Gloss; (Genesee Tile) Floor – 12” x 24” Fray Metal White w/ Matching Bullnose Designer: Andrea Yeip Contractor: NJB Construction
Passive House Front
Passive House Front
Designs by KSDesigns by KS
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.

Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets and Metro Tiled Splashback 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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