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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
After Paint, LLCAfter Paint, LLC
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Somerville Addition
Somerville Addition
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This laundry room is easily accessible, hidden behind these closet doors but located on the second floor hallway. Photography by Jay Groccia, OnSite Studios
Laundry - full height joinery
Laundry - full height joinery
HX DesignHX Design
This is an example of a small modern single-wall utility room in Melbourne with open cabinets and yellow walls.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of a country utility room in Other with a belfast sink, open cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman Home - New Oxford
Craftsman Home - New Oxford
Zimmerman HomesZimmerman Homes
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
MOBILIARIO AUXILIAR Y LIBRERIAS
MOBILIARIO AUXILIAR Y LIBRERIAS
Carpintería Ramón Torres GonzálezCarpintería Ramón Torres González
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and yellow walls.
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
Diamond Cabinets: White Laundry Room Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
This is an example of a classic separated utility room with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Raised Ranch Retreat
Raised Ranch Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level has a new Mudroom / Laundry Room connecting the new Addition to the existing Garage. The existing home had no direct access from house to garage, so this room serves as primary access for owner, as well as Laundry ad Mudroom, with secondary refrigerator and pantry storage. The washer and dryer fit perfectly below the existing overhang of the split-level above. A laundry chute from the master bath above was added. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Paddington
Paddington
CIS Property DevelopmentCIS Property Development
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Seascape II Model Home in Willow Point
Seascape II Model Home in Willow Point
Landmark 24 HomesLandmark 24 Homes
Amy Green
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Atlanta with laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets and yellow walls.
Home Staging
Home Staging
Home Styling by DeniseHome Styling by Denise
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Tampa with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
#2
#2
Browning Homes LLCBrowning Homes LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hickory Residents
Hickory Residents
McClure Construction, Inc.McClure Construction, Inc.
Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Whole Home Interior Remodel (2018)
Whole Home Interior Remodel (2018)
Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Central courtyard / light court with Japanese maple
Central courtyard / light court with Japanese maple
HX DesignHX Design
This is an example of a small modern single-wall utility room in Melbourne with open cabinets and yellow walls.

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Yellow Walls 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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