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

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2015
2015
Mid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, IncMid-Dakota Lumber & Supply, Inc
Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large rural single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and light wood cabinets.
Government Camp Cabin
Government Camp Cabin
Kelly Hadley Designs, LLCKelly Hadley Designs, LLC
Laundry Room Photography by Rick Keating
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
E2 Homes LtdE2 Homes Ltd
This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain flooring and grey worktops.
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.
California Ranch Remodel
California Ranch Remodel
Marlene Oliphant Designs LLCMarlene Oliphant Designs LLC
This laundry room has ample counter space (marble) over the side-by-side washer/dryer for a folding surface. Custom valancesadd a splash of contrast. Carpet tiles in green and teal are pieced together to create a custom area rug. It's a great day for laundry!
Four Lakes Residence
Four Lakes Residence
hoffman architects LLChoffman architects LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
LGA, IncLGA, Inc
Custom laundry room design+build with modular cabinets, soap stone counter tops
Traditional separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
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.
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.
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)
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
Modern Farmhouse on Vale Court
E2 Homes LtdE2 Homes Ltd
This is an example of a rural u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain flooring and grey worktops.
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.
Coburg
Coburg
TITLE Building ProjectsTITLE Building Projects
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Zanetti Family
The Zanetti Family
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side 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.
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Rustic Mudroom/Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Deep cabinets over the front loaders with a large laundry soaking sink. Mandi B Photography
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.
Pernell
Pernell
Sandmark Custom Homes, INC.Sandmark Custom Homes, INC.
This is an example of a classic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Kirkwood Condominium Remodel
Kirkwood Condominium Remodel
Kay Hagan, ASID/LEED APKay Hagan, ASID/LEED AP
This project encompassed the renovation of a full 2-story home plus the lower level renovation including the Kitchen, Dining room, Living room, Powder room on the first floor. The second floor was gutted and space planned to accommodate a new Master Bath, Hall Bath, Laundry Room, and Guest Bedroom. The vaulted ceilings add a unique character to each bedroom on the second floor.
Laundry Room Redo
Laundry Room Redo
Sweet Home Snohomish RenovationsSweet Home Snohomish Renovations
This Laundry Room Redo included unstacking the washer & dryer, installing a new custom hanging cabinet to match existing utility sink cabinet. New granite countertop Cortex vinyl plank flooring.
Vancouver West - Custom Home
Vancouver West - Custom Home
Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.
Victoria Achtymichuk Photography
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.

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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