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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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GuyCo - Beechtree Whole Home Remodel and Addition above the Garage
GuyCo - Beechtree Whole Home Remodel and Addition above the Garage
The Guy CorporationThe Guy Corporation
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craft Room/Utility Room
Craft Room/Utility Room
The Gall Group: Design | Build | RemodelThe Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel
The laundry in this West Plano home built in the 1990's was given a whole new look with new cabinetry, countertops, flooring and fixtures. Interior design by Denise Piaschyk. Photography by Sergio Garza Photography.
Amesbury
Amesbury
Hill Construction ServicesHill Construction Services
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Serving South New JerseyTailored Living Serving South New Jersey
Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Busy Young Family's Command Central
Busy Young Family's Command Central
Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.
Stephanie Brown
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Alphington Home
Alphington Home
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
David Russell
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Modest priced cabinetry with a custom flair. We brought the cabinets over the washer and dryer down to finish flush to give a built in look. Simple white dal tile backsplash is accented with custom, hand painted inserts.
Southern Minnesota Rustic Craftsman Custom Home #202
Southern Minnesota Rustic Craftsman Custom Home #202
Nordaas American HomesNordaas American Homes
Julie Sahr Photography - Bricelyn, MN
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white cabinets.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Abundant Joy Designs, LLCAbundant Joy Designs, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with white cabinets, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Transitional Upgrades - Tacoma, WA
Transitional Upgrades - Tacoma, WA
Sockeye HomesSockeye Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tile & Laminate
Tile & Laminate
Franey's Design CenterFraney's Design Center
Expansive single-wall separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lively Laundry
Lively Laundry
Shannon Allen DesignShannon Allen Design
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closets of VirginiaClosets of Virginia
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a built-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Scott Felder- Harrison Hills, Dripping Springs
Scott Felder- Harrison Hills, Dripping Springs
ModelDecoModelDeco
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel
Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel
Mark Allen Design and ConstructionMark Allen Design and Construction
Large classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
391 Argonne Dr
391 Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, tonge and groove splashback, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors, black worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Dog wash in Laundry
Dog wash in Laundry
Ford & AssociatesFord & Associates
We took advantage of this extra large laundry room and put in a bath and bed for the dog. So much better than going to the groomer or trying to get them out of the tub!!

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Composite 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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