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

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Summerwood
Summerwood
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Design ideas for a small rural single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary Custom Built ins, Bernardsville
Contemporary Custom Built ins, Bernardsville
MK Designs LLCMK Designs LLC
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, laminate floors, black floors and grey walls.
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.
Breneman-Closet/Laundry Room
Breneman-Closet/Laundry Room
Booher Remodeling CompanyBooher Remodeling Company
http://www.tonyawittigphotography.com/
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Big Blue Kitchen
Big Blue Kitchen
Cutting Edge Kitchen and BathCutting Edge Kitchen and Bath
This home located in Everett Washington, received a major renovation to the large kitchen/dining area and to the adjacent laundry room and powder room. Cambria Quartz Countertops were choosen in the Brittanica Style with a Volcanic Edge for countertop surfaces and window seals. The customer wanted a more open look so they chose open shelves for the top and Schrock Shaker cabinets with a Havana finish. A custom barn door was added to separate the laundry room from the kitchen and additional lighting was added to brighten the area. The customer chose the blue color. They really like blue and it seemed to contrast well with the white countertops. Kitchen Design by Cutting Edge Kitchen and Bath. Photography by Shane Michaels
Columbus Ohio Kitchen Remodel (2)
Columbus Ohio Kitchen Remodel (2)
Kitchen KraftKitchen Kraft
Photo of a large rural utility room in Columbus with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, laminate floors, grey floors and white worktops.
The Oakcrest - Laundry Room
The Oakcrest - Laundry Room
Snowden Builders LLCSnowden Builders LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors and brown floors.
Custom White - Wolter
Custom White - Wolter
Wolter's Custom Cabinets. LLCWolter's Custom Cabinets. LLC
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Whole Home Remodel - Portsmouth
Whole Home Remodel - Portsmouth
American Contracting Services, LLCAmerican Contracting Services, LLC
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Merillat Masterpiece Laundry Room
Merillat Masterpiece Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets with Sylvan Evercore doors in Surfside, hardware from the Amerock Manor Collection, Cambria Quartz countertop in Delgate, Elkay Quartz undermount sink, MoenEdwyn faucet and Ottimo ACCO1 Art Deco Series 12 x 24 tile.
Sydney
Sydney
Designs By DeanneDesigns By Deanne
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Large First Floor Renovation in West Chester, PA
Large First Floor Renovation in West Chester, PA
Chester County Kitchen & BathChester County Kitchen & Bath
And how could you walk into a new kitchen from the garage without sprucing up the laundry room. New vinyl tile flooring and a nice little cabinetry design around the washer and dryer did the trick. What a great new look!
French-country Formal
French-country Formal
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Large classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige walls, a built-in sink, brown splashback, marble splashback, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
CMD Project Down on the Farm
CMD Project Down on the Farm
Chantelle McNeish DesignChantelle McNeish Design
Photo of a small farmhouse single-wall utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Merillat Masterpiece Laundry Room
Merillat Masterpiece Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets with Sylvan Evercore doors in Surfside, hardware from the Amerock Manor Collection, Cambria Quartz countertop in Delgate, Elkay Quartz undermount sink, MoenEdwyn faucet and Ottimo ACCO1 Art Deco Series 12 x 24 tile.
The Westwind
The Westwind
Anderson HomesAnderson Homes
Design ideas for a single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Carillon Point Townhome Laundry Room
Carillon Point Townhome Laundry Room
Carolyn Goodwin Interior DesignCarolyn Goodwin Interior Design
Light and bright laundry room with beautiful cherry shaker style cabinets, white tile backsplash and undercabinet lighting.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Remodel
Remodel
Jud ConstructionJud Construction
Laundry room update
Large traditional utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Lovely in Lynn Valley
Lovely in Lynn Valley
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized country single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Acadia Building CompanyAcadia Building Company
Laundry room with hanging space and utility sink.
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Laminate Floors 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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