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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Farmhouse Laundry Room + Dog Shower
Tiny Anchor StudiosTiny Anchor Studios
Knowing the important role that dogs take in our client's life, we built their space for the care and keeping of their clothes AND their dogs. The dual purpose of this space blends seamlessly from washing the clothes to washing the dog. Custom cabinets were built to comfortably house the dog crate and the industrial sized wash and dryer. A low tub was tiled and counters wrapped in stainless steel for easy maintenance.
Deerfield
Deerfield
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Rustic Meets Texas Modern by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.
St. Johns Addition and Remodel
St. Johns Addition and Remodel
Jameson Design GroupJameson Design Group
The new laundry layout features built in compact washer/dryer and painted shaker cabinetry.
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Whitton Remodel
Whitton Remodel
David Aldrich Designs LtdDavid Aldrich Designs Ltd
David Aldrich Designs Photography
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, purple walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse galley utility room in Austin with blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Photography by Laura Hull.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Osthed
Osthed
Salt Design Cabinet & MillSalt Design Cabinet & Mill
This is an example of a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Fairy Lake Retreat
Fairy Lake Retreat
Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic LivingCassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry and More - Hanover, MA
Laundry and More - Hanover, MA
Transitions Kitchens and BathsTransitions Kitchens and Baths
This laundry room design is exactly what every home needs! As a dedicated utility, storage, and laundry room, it includes space to store laundry supplies, pet products, and much more. It also incorporates a utility sink, countertop, and dedicated areas to sort dirty clothes and hang wet clothes to dry. The space also includes a relaxing bench set into the wall of cabinetry. Photos by Susan Hagstrom
Palm Beach Residence
Palm Beach Residence
Az Lev-HarAz Lev-Har
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Meadowbrook Cottage
Meadowbrook Cottage
Hage HomesHage Homes
Corey Gaffer
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Laundry/Craft Room Remodel
Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.Cutting Edge Construction & Woodworks, Inc.
Basil colored shaker style cabinets and a subdued green on the walls make this a warm & inviting space. Photo by Scot Trueblood
Inspiration for a small coastal galley utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn A newly connected hallway leading to the master suite had the added benefit of a new laundry closet squeezed in; the original home had a cramped closet in the kitchen downstairs. The space was made efficient with a countertop for folding, a hanging drying rack and cabinet for storage. All is concealed by a traditional barn door, and lit by a new expansive window opposite.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
The dog wash has pull out steps so large dogs can get in the tub without the owners having to lift them. The dog wash also is used as the laundry's deep sink. Debbie Schwab Photography
WaterLeaf
WaterLeaf
Kitchen WestKitchen West
Ashley Avila
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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