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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Dramatic Whole Home Transformation
Dramatic Whole Home Transformation
Jim Reif BuildersJim Reif Builders
Photo of a modern utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops and grey walls.
2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase
2017 Spring Remodelers Showcase
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
Small rural single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.
Laundry Room – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Laundry Room – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Dedicated laundry room with side by side washer dryer, fit perfectly under custom counter top. Dedicated storage, shelving and closet bar. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room
Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A pullout ironing board is located in the top drawer of this cabinet. Easy to pullout and push back in it offers a great solution for the ironing board in any space. Concealed behind a drawer front when not in use, can swivel when used and is the perfect size.
Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms
Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
M & M Quality Home Contractors
Medium sized classic utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
St Paul Home Addition 2021
St Paul Home Addition 2021
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards
This is an example of a large coastal utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry remodel
Laundry remodel
Choice Home Remodeling Inc.Choice Home Remodeling Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Old Garden Beach House
Old Garden Beach House
Treehouse Design, Inc.Treehouse Design, Inc.
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Rural Wisconsin Lake Home
Rural Wisconsin Lake Home
kelly2designkelly2design
Laundry room adjacent to living room area and master suite
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Irvington Bathroom and Basement Remodel - Laundry Room Sink View
Irvington Bathroom and Basement Remodel - Laundry Room Sink View
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
The owners of this beautiful 1908 NE Portland home wanted to breathe new life into their unfinished basement and dysfunctional main-floor bathroom and mudroom. Our goal was to create comfortable and practical spaces, while staying true to the preferences of the homeowners and age of the home. The existing half bathroom and mudroom were situated in what was originally an enclosed back porch. The homeowners wanted to create a full bathroom on the main floor, along with a functional mudroom off the back entrance. Our team completely gutted the space, reframed the walls, leveled the flooring, and installed upgraded amenities, including a solid surface shower, custom cabinetry, blue tile and marmoleum flooring, and Marvin wood windows. In the basement, we created a laundry room, designated workshop and utility space, and a comfortable family area to shoot pool. The renovated spaces are now up-to-code with insulated and finished walls, heating & cooling, epoxy flooring, and refurbished windows. The newly remodeled spaces achieve the homeowner's desire for function, comfort, and to preserve the unique quality & character of their 1908 residence.
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
2007 Builder's Magazine InSync Home
Total Solutions GroupTotal Solutions Group
James Wilson
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ocoee Victorian Style Bath
Ocoee Victorian Style Bath
The HomeStyles GroupThe HomeStyles Group
This is an example of a small victorian galley separated utility room in Orlando with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Grey and White Laundry Room
Grey and White Laundry Room
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Cranston Residence
Cranston Residence
Lush Interiors Inc.Lush Interiors Inc.
Laundry room with vintage prints.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wakefield Ranch with Bonus
Wakefield Ranch with Bonus
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, beige floors and beige walls.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards
Photo of a large beach style utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Laminate 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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