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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and All Types of Cabinet Finish Ideas and Designs

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Faris Residence
Faris Residence
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Photo by Firewater Photography
Design ideas for a small classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Paloma
Paloma
APlus Interior Design & RemodelingAPlus Interior Design & Remodeling
The custom cabinetry hides the washer and dryer beautifully. You wouldn't even know it was there unless you open the cabinets.
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Richmond Farm
Richmond Farm
Gunn Construction & Building Co.Gunn Construction & Building Co.
Small country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Lake Elmo Home
Lake Elmo Home
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a beach style utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops and multi-coloured walls.
Cape Cod Refresh
Cape Cod Refresh
Marvista Design + BuildMarvista Design + Build
The ambitious reconfiguration of the first floor brought forth a remarkable transformation, shaping a space that seamlessly blends convenience and modern aesthetics. Walls were expertly repurposed to carve out a generous, open kitchen adorned with a sprawling island, becoming the vibrant heart of the home. This culinary haven, complete with ample seating, serves as a gathering point for cherished moments. Adjacent stands a walk-in pantry and a thoughtfully integrated laundry room, offering practicality without compromising elegance. Abundant shelving adorns the walls and island, creating a sanctuary for books and treasured items, while cleverly concealed storage solutions ensure a clutter-free environment. An expanded powder bath with the addition of a shower and tub is now conveniently connected to the guest room with a hallway entrance as well for easy access. This reimagined layout not only maximizes functionality but also breathes new life into the home, fostering an inviting and harmonious living space for both relaxation and entertainment.
Rusholme Restored
Rusholme Restored
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
Foxcroft First Floor Redesign
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Medium sized coastal galley utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops, wainscoting and porcelain flooring.
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Asheville, NC-Modern Mountain
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Fort Washington First Floor
Fort Washington First Floor
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a double-bowl sink.
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Sammamish Lakefront Design & Build
Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLCMichelle Yorke Interior Design LLC
We used a delightful mix of soft color tones and warm wood floors in this Sammamish lakefront home. Project designed by Michelle Yorke Interior Design Firm in Bellevue. Serving Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Seattle. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/sammamish-lakefront-home/
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Philharmonic House of Design 2019
Pacific Coast Custom DesignPacific Coast Custom Design
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Stunning Whole Home Design
Stunning Whole Home Design
Evans Design Corp.Evans Design Corp.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Elmbank Residence
Elmbank Residence
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Wall mounted laundry drying rack
Wall mounted laundry drying rack
CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build RemodelCUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel
The new laundry room features multiple hanging and drying racks, and plenty of storage. The flooring is a Porcelain Tile in English Grey
Photo of a traditional utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Timeless transitional mudroom/laundry room, designed by Laura Kulas of Tiffany Brooks Interiors. Photographed by Kiley Humbert Photography
Parkland Renovation
Parkland Renovation
Corefront Custom Homes & RenovationsCorefront Custom Homes & Renovations
Zoon Real Estate Media
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
Coyle Construction CompanyCoyle Construction Company
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and granite worktops.
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Braswell Design+BuildBraswell Design+Build
White cabinets, white subway tile and a white marble countertop in this spacious room create a bright, functional space for laundering the clothes of five family members.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and All Types of Cabinet Finish 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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