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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Laundry Room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, red walls and feature lighting.
Laundry Room Turn-Around
Laundry Room Turn-Around
aggiepokes625aggiepokes625
View from the entry way. The room is only 66" wide. A stacking kit was installed on top of the washer and the dryer hoisted up on top and locked into place. Washer and dryer slid into place with ease. All connections are accessible in the cabinets.
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High CountryDistinctive Cabinetry of the High Country
Photo of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Vercon Inc.Vercon Inc.
Northway Construction
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hollywoods
Hollywoods
Costello Fine HomesCostello Fine Homes
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a side by side washer and dryer, blue walls, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and ceramic flooring.
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Studio 10 Interior DesignStudio 10 Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and bamboo flooring.
Mud Room / Laundry Room
Mud Room / Laundry Room
Deffenbaugh HomesDeffenbaugh Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Glen Arbor Home - South Haven, MI
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
This is an example of a coastal galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Natural Habitat
Natural Habitat
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Rustic separated utility room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Penny Shade Valance
Penny Shade Valance
Consolidated Purchasing, Inc.Consolidated Purchasing, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Practical Laundry Space
Practical Laundry Space
S&D Renovations Inc.S&D Renovations Inc.
Elements and style from the main space are continued once again in the spacious laundry room, where an enlarged entryway makes access very easy.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Surprise! Stacked compact laundry machines are tucked behind the tall pantry cabinet along with a broom closet (not shown). The adjoining countertop is perfect for folding laundry, prepare pet meals, arranging flowers and more!
Mesa
Mesa
Castle Kitchens and InteriorsCastle Kitchens and Interiors
Laundry after. Jennifer Hayes
Small classic l-shaped utility room in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Belman HomesBelman Homes
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pasadena Bungalow Heaven Kitchen and Bath
Pasadena Bungalow Heaven Kitchen and Bath
Grueter ConstructionGrueter Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a concealed washer and dryer, soapstone worktops and orange walls.
Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland
Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland
Home Designs NorthwestHome Designs Northwest
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Private Residence Muskoka
Private Residence Muskoka
Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.
Robert Nelson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets 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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