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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Old Dairy Kitchen
Old Dairy Kitchen
Eternal KitchensEternal Kitchens
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel
Pintail Pt. Kitchen Remodel
Spruill Custom Homes, LLCSpruill Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas
Casual Family Living in San Antonio Texas
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Casual comfortable laundry is this homeowner's dream come true!! She says she wants to stay in here all day! She loves it soooo much! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this hard working laundry room makes it enjoyable! Photography: Stephen Karlisch
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Fresh Farmhouse
Fresh Farmhouse
Becky Rose DesignBecky Rose Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, turquoise cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey floors, black worktops and grey walls.
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, grey worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Chanhassen Lake Charmer
Chanhassen Lake Charmer
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
This multi-use room gets a lot of action...off of the garage, this space has laundry, mudroom storage and dog wash all in one!
Photo of a medium sized beach style single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
The laundry room is crafted with beauty and function in mind. Its custom cabinets, drying racks, and little sitting desk are dressed in a gorgeous sage green and accented with hints of brass. Pretty mosaic backsplash from Stone Impressions give the room and antiqued, casual feel.
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Laundry Renovations Perth Projects
Small Bathroom Renovations PerthSmall Bathroom Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovation, Modern Laundry Renovation, Drying Bar, Open Shelving Laundry, Perth Laundry Renovations, Modern Laundry Renovations For Smaller Homes, Small Laundry Renovations Perth
Clifford Perry Place, Newmarket
Clifford Perry Place, Newmarket
Patti Wilson Design Inc.Patti Wilson Design Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
Extensive storage and counter space help make laundry chores easier in this multi-purpose laundry room. Front-loading, side-by-side washer and dryer are state-of-the-art. For a personal touch, I framed my client's treasured collection of Norman Rockwell plates and displayed them around the window. The red-edged tile picks up the red accents throughout the room. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography
Modern French Provincial
Modern French Provincial
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
Providence
Providence
Brooke Cole InteriorsBrooke Cole Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and feature lighting.
Oakland Ave
Oakland Ave
EuroCraft Interiors Custom CabinetryEuroCraft Interiors Custom Cabinetry
Traditional separated utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
New Construction, Oceanside
New Construction, Oceanside
Spaces RenewedSpaces Renewed
Farmhouse inspired laundry room, made complete with a gorgeous, pattern cement floor tile!
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry and Pantry Room
Laundry and Pantry Room
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Photo of a country galley utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Grayfox
Grayfox
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Contemporary home located in Malibu's Point Dume neighborhood. Designed by Burdge & Associates Architects.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Meadow
Meadow
Evelyn Eshun Design Inc.Evelyn Eshun Design Inc.
Arnal Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Side By Side 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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