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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Regency Glam
Regency Glam
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Spacecrafting Photography
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel
Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel
G. Terbrock Luxury HomesG. Terbrock Luxury Homes
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in St Louis with white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Laundry Room With Fold Out Ironing Board
Laundry Room With Fold Out Ironing Board
The Closet Works, Inc.The Closet Works, Inc.
This laundry room features a very useful fold out ironing board for touch ups plus roll out baskets.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white walls.
Laundry
Laundry
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
The shiplap walls ties together the tricky architectural angles in the room. 2-level countertops, above the sink and the washer/dryer units provides plenty of folding surface. The ceramic tile pattern is a fun and practical alternative to cement tile.
Utility Room Inspiration
Utility Room Inspiration
UserUser
We created this utility room for one of our clients which was painted in Farrow and Ball, Hague Blue. Silestone eternal calcatta gold worktops which compliment the blanco envoy gold tap and the gold furniture handles. The washing machine and tumble dryer were placed at eye-level to make the utility room more ergonomical which adds functionality and convenience to your room.
Hatfield St.
Hatfield St.
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Custom Built home designed to fit on an undesirable lot provided a great opportunity to think outside of the box with creating a large open concept living space with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and sitting area. This space has extra high ceilings with concrete radiant heat flooring and custom IKEA cabinetry throughout. The master suite sits tucked away on one side of the house while the other bedrooms are upstairs with a large flex space, great for a kids play area!
Idlewild Contemporary
Idlewild Contemporary
DW Distinctive PropertiesDW Distinctive Properties
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Major Remodel in Classic Rockridge Craftsman House
Major Remodel in Classic Rockridge Craftsman House
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Chris Holmes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and beige walls.
Dearborn Remodel
Dearborn Remodel
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Sherwood Mid Century Ranch
Sherwood Mid Century Ranch
Northland Design & BuildNorthland Design & Build
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
High Springs Custom Home
High Springs Custom Home
Golden Hammer ConstructionGolden Hammer Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Jones, Oakville
Jones, Oakville
NarratifNarratif
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and white walls.
Memorial Full House Remodel
Memorial Full House Remodel
Reclaimed Elegance, LLCReclaimed Elegance, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Houston with grey walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home
2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home
East Tennessee BuilderEast Tennessee Builder
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey walls.
Central Texas Custom Home
Central Texas Custom Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Counter is Minuet by LG. Cabinets are painted Sherwin Williams 7019 Gauntlet Gray. Emtek cabinet hardware. Walls are 7015 Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Utility / Cloakroom
Utility / Cloakroom
Emma Downie InteriorsEmma Downie Interiors
A challenging brief to combine a space saving downstairs cloakroom with a utility room whilst providing a home for concealed stacked appliances, storage and a large under counter sink. The space needed to be pleasant for guests using the toilet, so a white sink was chosen, brushed brass fittings, a composite white worktop, herringbone wall tiles, patterned floor tiles and ample hidden storage for cleaning products. Finishing touches include the round hanging mirror, framed photographs and oak display shelf.
San Mateo, full home remodel
San Mateo, full home remodel
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
Midcentury utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and red worktops.
Sunset Drive
Sunset Drive
Superstition CabinetsSuperstition Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
All About Home DesignAll About Home Design
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Composite Countertops 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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