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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Havant House
Havant House
DIMA | Design In Mind ArchitectsDIMA | Design In Mind Architects
A small European laundry is highly functional and conserves space which can be better utilised within living spaces
This is an example of a small scandi single-wall utility room in Geelong with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls 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.
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
Basement Laundry Room, Summit NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This large, light laundry room provide a great oasis for laundry and other activities. Kasdan Construction Management, In House Photography.
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Newark with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Contemporary NZ Laundry Room
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Space efficient New Zealand laundry configured for front loading washer and dryer. Convenient overhead storage and hanging rail.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Christchurch with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, an integrated washer and dryer, white worktops and white walls.
Pape Village
Pape Village
Solares ArchitectureSolares Architecture
Frank Crawford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The laundry room is outfitted with white cabinetry to match the kitchen. It also features its own utility sink, clothes drying rod, and opened and closed cabinets for laundry supplies.
ATTICO CONTEMPORANEO
ATTICO CONTEMPORANEO
Giorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTOGiorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTO
Michela Melotti
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Milan with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Tucked between the Main House and the Guest Addition is the new Laundry Room. The travertine floor tile continues from the original Kitchen into the Laundry Room.
Mudroom
Mudroom
C.E. Rensberger & Family BuilderC.E. Rensberger & Family Builder
Photo of a large rural utility room in Baltimore with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Lane
The Lane
Main Street HomesMain Street Homes
A multi-purpose laundry room that keeps your house clean and you organized! To see more of the Lane floor plan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez
Hills of Troy
Hills of Troy
Creative HomesCreative Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Grant Park Laundry Room
Grant Park Laundry Room
Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.
Photo By Gannon
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White cabinetry teamed with timber laminate benchtop creates a true scandinavian vibe.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
ATTICO CONTEMPORANEO
ATTICO CONTEMPORANEO
Giorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTOGiorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTO
Michela Melotti
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Milan with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Voglia di rinnovamento
Voglia di rinnovamento
Maria Antonietta GiuliiMaria Antonietta Giulii
Small modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Milan with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Hillstead - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI
Hillstead - Meadow Valley 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, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Laminate Countertops 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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