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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Utility cabinet in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This laundry room in Scotch Plains, NJ, is just outside the master suite. Barn doors provide visual and sound screening. Galaxy Building, In House Photography. Mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor laundry closet photo in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, blue walls, a stacked washer/dryer and brown countertops - Houzz
Piper Terrace Update
Piper Terrace Update
Monogram Builders LLCMonogram Builders LLC
Monogram Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Laurel Lane
Laurel Lane
West Construction & Development Co., Inc.West Construction & Development Co., Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and white walls.
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Small industrial galley separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. We utilized every inch of this room from floor to ceiling to give custom cabinetry that would completely expand their kitchen storage. Directly off the kitchen overlooks their dining space, with beautiful brown leather stools detailed with exposed nail heads and white wood. Fresh colors of bright blue and yellow liven their dining area. The kitchen & dining space is completely rejuvenated as these crisp whites and colorful details breath life into this family hub. We further fulfilled our ambition of maximum storage in our design of this client’s mudroom and laundry room. We completely transformed these areas with our millwork and cabinet designs allowing for the best amount of storage in a well-organized entry. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
design, sink, laundry, appliance, dryer, household, decor, washer, clothing, window, washing, housework, wash, luxury, contemporary
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Gardner's Retreat Kitchen, Baths, Laundry & Studio
Gardner's Retreat Kitchen, Baths, Laundry & Studio
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI., A clever combination space that serves as the lady’s studio, laundry, and gardening workshop. The area features a work island, open shelving and cabinet storage with sink. A stainless steel counter and sink serve as a butlers pantry and potting area for gardening.
Kirkland Traditional
Kirkland Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
A traditional style laundry room with sink and large painted desk.
Inspiration for a small classic utility room in Seattle with white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Dallas | Lakewood | Kitchen, Master Bath, Study, Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Cabinetry: Elmwood Full Access cabinetry, Chamberlain Rail Providence door style, with a Dove White Matte paint. Countertops: 3cm Red Shimmer from Caesarstone
44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)
44 Farview (Northshores Rehoboth Beach, DE)
Broadpoint Custom HomesBroadpoint Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized coastal single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Country Rustic
Country Rustic
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
This is an example of a small rustic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Craftsman
Craftsman
H.G. McCullough DesignersH.G. McCullough Designers
Jerry Butts-Photographer
Photo of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige cabinets.
Jordan Residence
Jordan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
East Hampton blanc et noir
East Hampton blanc et noir
Consumers Kitchens & BathsConsumers Kitchens & Baths
This East Hampton, Long Island Laundry Room is made up of Dewitt Starmark Cabinets finished in White. The countertop is Quartz Caesarstone and the floating shelves are Natural Quartersawn Red Oak.
Willowbrook Laundry and Powder Bath
Willowbrook Laundry and Powder Bath
Highland Design+BuildHighland Design+Build
205 Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Alamo Kitchen & Bath Renovation - StarMark Cabinetry
Alamo Kitchen & Bath Renovation - StarMark Cabinetry
Distinctive CabinetryDistinctive Cabinetry
This transitional laundry room design features white cabinets by Starmark Cabinetry, subway tile and wood floors.
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Mayview
Mayview
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Johnson Laundry/Mudroom
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Huge Farmhouse Laundry Room
Photo of an expansive country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green cabinets, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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