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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House
Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House
mdt designmdt design
Photo of a classic utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Palm Island
Palm Island
The Closets CompanyThe Closets Company
Laundry in Chocolate Pearl
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Pops of Color
Pops of Color
Casey Hawthorne DesignCasey Hawthorne Design
Photo of a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Broomfield Farmhouse
Broomfield Farmhouse
Copper Homes LimitedCopper Homes Limited
Shutter Avenue Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rural u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Total Home
Total Home
Braaten CabinetsBraaten Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Fonseca
Fonseca
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Schroeder
Schroeder
Noble Heritage Builders Inc.Noble Heritage Builders Inc.
Laundry room with folding table and laundry sink
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
2017 Fall Showcase
2017 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Laundry room /mud room.
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Homecrest Cabinetry: Entry and Laundry Room Cabinets
Homecrest Cabinetry: Entry and Laundry Room Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Middleton Home
Middleton Home
Hart DeNoble BuildersHart DeNoble Builders
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Prairie Style Acreage Home
Prairie Style Acreage Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a built-in sink.
Stafford Summit Ct.
Stafford Summit Ct.
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Custom laundry room cabinetry.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and ceramic flooring.
Coppell | Glen Lakes | Kitchen
Coppell | Glen Lakes | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
When the former laundry walls were demo'ed and that space was incorporated into the kitchen another solution for laundry and storage had to be designed. This is the result, a stackable washer/dryer with an open pantry with chrome roll-out trays. All behind attractive bi-fold doors in the corner of the kitchen. Jake Dean Photography
Scarborough Master Suite
Scarborough Master Suite
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This laundry room space off the master closet is an organizers dream. It is full of drawers, floor to ceiling cabinets with pull outs and hanging drying space. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
Grand Rapids Home
Grand Rapids Home
Villa DecorVilla Decor
Ashley Avila
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
AsterHouse Design, LLCAsterHouse Design, LLC
Inspiration for a rural galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Sand Creek 2017
Sand Creek 2017
Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.
Rustic separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Dark Wood 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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