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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and a Concealed Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
Plymouth LA Remodeling Laundry
FIDELITY Builders and DesignFIDELITY Builders and Design
Candy
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room with Built-in Custom Cabinetry
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Photo of a traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet, a concealed washer and dryer and grey walls.
Country Club of the South Renovation
Country Club of the South Renovation
Level Team ContractingLevel Team Contracting
photo: Marita Weil, designer: Michelle Mentzer, Cabinets: Platinum Kitchens
Large rural single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.
Westridge Residence
Westridge Residence
Bureau NamasBureau Namas
This is an example of a medium sized rural separated utility room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Myers Park Residence
Myers Park Residence
Guthmann ConstructionGuthmann Construction
The built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space. Jon Courville Photography
Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality
Atwood: Fine Architectural CabinetryAtwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry
Elegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.
Vivienda en Plaza de la Concordia
Vivienda en Plaza de la Concordia
ÁVILA ARQUITECTOSÁVILA ARQUITECTOS
ÁVILA ARQUITECTOS
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.
Durham Kitchen Update with Built-in Laundry
Durham Kitchen Update with Built-in Laundry
Distinctive MillworksDistinctive Millworks
Laundry Built-ins Photos: Katharina Kaiser
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Distressed Desire
Distressed Desire
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Norfolk Kitchen & BathNorfolk Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a laundry cupboard in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Brandt Road
Brandt Road
Designers & Builders Development, Inc.Designers & Builders Development, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
Toddsbury Road Addition
Toddsbury Road Addition
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
Other view of the laundry room.
Small classic galley utility room in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floors.
LAUNDRY ROOMS
LAUNDRY ROOMS
WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.WILKINS & WILKINS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC.
HARRY TAYLOR
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in Wilmington with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Sink - Traditional Custom Home with Tudor Accents
Laundry Room Sink - Traditional Custom Home with Tudor Accents
Green Source HomesGreen Source Homes
Laundry room in custom home in Oconee County, Georgia. Tile flooring, dark stained wood custom cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash in chevron design, drop-in stainless sink with faucet.
Little Base
Little Base
Junior Arce Diseño & ArquitecturaJunior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura
Junior Arce
Photo of a small world-inspired single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Mocha Maple Kitchen in Manchester, NH
Norfolk Kitchen & BathNorfolk Kitchen & Bath
Laundry cupboard in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Dave Osmond Builders, Powell, Ohio, 2019 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Residential Interior $75,000 to $150,000
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Columbus with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Alder Fine Homes 2013
Alder Fine Homes 2013
Alder Fine HomesAlder Fine Homes
Caleb Collins
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
ブリティッシュモダン　ランドリールーム
ブリティッシュモダン　ランドリールーム
アニーズ株式会社アニーズ株式会社
Annie's Style
Photo of a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Tokyo with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and a Concealed Washer and Dryer 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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