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

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Maury
Maury
Bethel Builders, LLCBethel Builders, LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, a built-in sink, beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
East 46th Home Renovation
East 46th Home Renovation
Alair Homes DeltaAlair Homes Delta
This mid-century modern home has been completely updated with a custom kitchen and high end finishes throughout. The overall modern design gives the space a fresh new look with an open concept layout.
Open & Bright Kitchen & Laundry
Open & Bright Kitchen & Laundry
CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build RemodelCUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel
In the laundry room, we removed a wing wall and exchanged the hinged door for a pocket door, alleviating congestion and making the space feel much more open. New cabinets were installed for plenty of storage, and a countertop beside the dryer is the perfect landing space for folding clothes or resting a laundry basket.
Wolverine Country Club Estates - Laura Model
Wolverine Country Club Estates - Laura Model
MJC CompaniesMJC Companies
Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
The detail of alder wood with our custom Antique White stained finish. Mandi B Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Videre DecorVidere Decor
The laundry room connected to the master bathroom and mud room made access easy. With porcelain tile and lots of designated storage space, organization was a breeze.
Lake Stevens Custom Home
Lake Stevens Custom Home
John Piazza Jr Construction & RemodelingJohn Piazza Jr Construction & Remodeling
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with ceramic flooring, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Waypoint Living Spaces
Waypoint Living Spaces
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Inspiration for a large world-inspired l-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gilbert One-Story, Hood River OR
Gilbert One-Story, Hood River OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Simply Modern
Simply Modern
Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLCHanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC
Vern Grove
Large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Carrington Street
Carrington Street
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.
Queenie House
Queenie House
Blair Builder'sBlair Builder's
D&E Image
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sapphire Farm
Sapphire Farm
Big Sky BuildersBig Sky Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Bootroom & Utility in Maple
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
Maple shaker style boot room and fitted storage cupboards installed in the utility room of a beautiful period property in Sefton Village. The centrepiece is the settle with canopy which provides a large storage area beneath the double flip up lids and hanging space for a large number of coats, hats and scalves. Handcrafted in Lancashire using solid maple. Photos: Ian Hampson (icadworx.co.uk)
Wine Room
Wine Room
Worcester City Kitchens & Bedrooms LtdWorcester City Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and laminate countertops.
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Bianco RenovationsBianco Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Laundry Room, Clean Living
Videre DecorVidere Decor
The laundry room connected to the master bathroom and mud room made access easy. With porcelain tile and lots of designated storage space, organization was a breeze.
Laundry/Family Room Addition
Laundry/Family Room Addition
Mountainside BuildersMountainside Builders
Georgia Del Vecchio
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Making the Most of a 2nd Home Condo Kitchen
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Light 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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