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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and All Styles of Cabinet Ideas and Designs

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Judith's Whimsical Basement
Judith's Whimsical Basement
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
David Merrick
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Aquaris Display Home
Aquaris Display Home
McCarthy Homes QLDMcCarthy Homes QLD
Steve Ryan
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a built-in sink, open cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ellis Avenue
Ellis Avenue
Renaissance RemodelingRenaissance Remodeling
Scott Conover
Large traditional separated utility room in Boise with white cabinets, laminate countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black floors, white worktops and grey walls.
Laundry Room with loads of storage
Laundry Room with loads of storage
UserUser
Zesta Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
Caroline Merrill
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Whole Home Remodel
Whole Home Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.
New Canaan, CT Renovation
New Canaan, CT Renovation
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Nashville Residence
Nashville Residence
Looney Ricks KissLooney Ricks Kiss
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, open cabinets, limestone worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Organizers
Laundry Room Organizers
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry
Soothing, High Contrast, Master Bathroom & Laundry
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House 2014
Design ideas for a small classic laundry cupboard in Raleigh with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, bamboo flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, yellow floors, multicoloured worktops and beige walls.
Prospect Heights Remodel
Prospect Heights Remodel
SmartDesignSmartDesign
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
名古屋市のM様邸
名古屋市のM様邸
たかはし設計たかはし設計
This is an example of a world-inspired galley utility room in Nagoya with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath
Ravenna, Kitchen and Bath
TBH Sterling Inc.TBH Sterling Inc.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Electrolux Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Featuring the latest in technology and design, Electrolux washers and dryers are innovative, intuitive and efficient.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Family Home, Hampshire
Family Home, Hampshire
Designcall LtdDesigncall Ltd
Fraser Marr
Inspiration for a country utility room in Hampshire with open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Portola Drive Rehabilitation
Portola Drive Rehabilitation
Thomas Rex Hardy, AIAThomas Rex Hardy, AIA
Eric Rorer Photography
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Norwood Custom - Hills of Troy | Hudson, WI
Norwood Custom - Hills of Troy | Hudson, WI
Creative HomesCreative Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Berkeley InteriorsBerkeley Interiors
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white walls and white worktops.
114 Bosun Run
114 Bosun Run
Whitestone Building and RenovationsWhitestone Building and Renovations
laundry closet
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
casa Venini
casa Venini
RHIZOMETRHIZOMET
Paolo Sacchi
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, open cabinets, wood worktops, an integrated washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and All Styles of Cabinet 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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