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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room - After
Laundry Room - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Cornelius NC Kitchen & Laudry
Omnia ConstructionOmnia Construction
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
M-Streets Master Suite Addition
M-Streets Master Suite Addition
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown walls.
Salishan Beach House Remodel
Salishan Beach House Remodel
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
This room is part of a whole house remodel on the Oregon Coast. The entire house was reconstructed, remodeled, and decorated in a neutral palette with coastal theme.
Pablo Creek Reserve
Pablo Creek Reserve
Collins BuildersCollins Builders
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Khoury DesignKhoury Design
This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete.
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Chestnut Hill Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
Chestnut Hill Kitchen and Laundry Room Remodel
James McCoy Carpentry LLCJames McCoy Carpentry LLC
Photo by Caity MacLeod
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westchester, NY Renovation
Westchester, NY Renovation
JV DesignJV Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and engineered stone countertops.
Twin Lakes Domestic Suite
Twin Lakes Domestic Suite
Canin Associates' Architecture StudioCanin Associates' Architecture Studio
Jeremy Flowers Photography
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Arcadia Luxury Smart Home
Arcadia Luxury Smart Home
WiplianceWipliance
This laundry room comes with its' own entertainment center.
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics
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.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
These photos are accredited to Diamond Cabinetry of Master Brand Cabinets. Diamond is a semi-custom cabinet line that allows for entry level custom cabinet modifications. They provide a wide selection of wood species,construction levels, premium finishes in stains, paints and glazes. Along with multiple door styles and interior accessories, this cabinetry is fitting for all styles!
Dwight Cottage
Dwight Cottage
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Chandler Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Wolf Cove Residence
Wolf Cove Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown walls and porcelain flooring.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Residential Services of TulsaResidential Services of Tulsa
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
In Town Farmhouse
In Town Farmhouse
Lemburg HouseLemburg House
Inspiration for a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Brown Walls 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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