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Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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221A Street
221A Street
Jamie Banfield Interior DesignsJamie Banfield Interior Designs
This is an example of a country l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white worktops, a double-bowl sink, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Silverleaf Home 20
Silverleaf Home 20
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Phoenix with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Lakefront Beauty
Lakefront Beauty
MacPherson Construction and DesignMacPherson Construction and Design
Medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
Cree designsCree designs
Laundry room
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
The Lakeside | Main Level Remodel
The Lakeside | Main Level Remodel
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Mudroom and laundry area. White painted shaker cabinets with a double stacked washer and dryer. The textured backsplash was rearranged to run vertically to visually elongated the room. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLCArma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen Blues
Kitchen Blues
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
laundry and mud room, blue accent wall.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mount Airy
Mount Airy
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Inspiration for a large bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee Street
Studio R DesignStudio R Design
Reclaimed beams and worn-in leather mixed with crisp linens and vintage rugs set the tone for this new interpretation of a modern farmhouse. The incorporation of eclectic pieces is offset by soft whites and European hardwood floors. When an old tree had to be removed, it was repurposed as a hand hewn vanity in the powder bath.
Windy Willow Acreage
Windy Willow Acreage
DLUX Design & Co.DLUX Design & Co.
Traditional utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Patterned tile floor
Patterned tile floor
Buildex ConstructionBuildex Construction
At Buildex Construction LLC, we understand that flooring is an important foundation for any home. That's why we offer a wide range of flooring options to suit your style and budget. From hardwood to tile to vinyl, our team of experts can help you choose the perfect flooring that will enhance the look and feel of your home.
Character Kitchen
Character Kitchen
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Photos by Kristy White.
This is an example of a small farmhouse galley utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
UserUser
Loads of storage in this hidden laundry room
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
Cree designsCree designs
Laundry room
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley separated utility room in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Lake Oswego Laundry room
Lake Oswego Laundry room
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
Deep-Double sink. Room beyond is the mudroom with a bench and storage. Brian McLernon
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Portland with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Industrial Farmhouse
Industrial Farmhouse
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Photo of an industrial separated utility room in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brecan Homes
Brecan Homes
Brecan HomesBrecan Homes
Mud room cabinetry with stained metal clad exterior door, granite counter, undermount double sink
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Large Addition - Smith Mountain Lake (Moneta)
Large Addition - Smith Mountain Lake (Moneta)
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
MillwerxMillwerx
Cabinetry and countertop built to suit
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Shaker 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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