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

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Middle Tennessee Home
Middle Tennessee Home
Designs By EdnaDesigns By Edna
Mudroom/Laundry
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, tonge and groove splashback, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Storage Filled Laundry Room
Storage Filled Laundry Room
3-D Design3-D Design
laundry room featuring ample storage room and folding table. Custom cabinets in natural finish by Bauman Custom Woodworking.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey 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)
Okauchee Lake Home
Okauchee Lake Home
RYNO HomesRYNO Homes
Mudroom featuring custom maple lockers, porcelain tile and white millwork.
This is an example of a large traditional utility room in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Little by Little - Superior, CO
Little by Little - Superior, CO
Alpine Summit HomesAlpine Summit Homes
We reconfigured the layout of laundry room to maximize space and efficiency. We special ordered frameless maple cabinets that matched the homeowner's kitchen cabinets. We also added recessed lighting to give the space a brighter feel.
Harmon Kitchen
Harmon Kitchen
Graves LumberGraves Lumber
This is an example of a classic utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room - Colchester
Laundry Room - Colchester
Lake Champlain Closets & Storage SolutionsLake Champlain Closets & Storage Solutions
Photo of a small utility room in Burlington with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel
Kitchen and Laundry Remodel
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - UtahDreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - Utah
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Daugaard
Daugaard
Lumara Homes Inc.Lumara Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bruxvoort's Custom Installations 2017
Bruxvoort's Custom Installations 2017
Bruxvoort's DecoratingBruxvoort's Decorating
Dandelily Studios
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
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.
Bath & Laundry Rooms
Bath & Laundry Rooms
Tiles N' MoreTiles N' More
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Harvest Court by SummerHill Homes: Residence 2 Laundry Room
Harvest Court by SummerHill Homes: Residence 2 Laundry Room
SummerHill HomesSummerHill Homes
*Harvest Court sold out in July 2018* Harvest Court offers 26 high-end single family homes with up to 4 bedrooms, up to approximately 3,409 square feet, and each on a minimum homesite of approximately 7,141 square feet. Features include: • Precision Cabinets for convenient storage • Kohler®, Utility Sink with Coralais Pullout Chrome Faucet • Emser® 13x13 Tile Flooring with Piedrafina Marble Countertops
Dallas | Greenbriar Estates | Kitchen
Dallas | Greenbriar Estates | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Photo of a small traditional separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
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.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Neumann Custom Woodworking IncNeumann Custom Woodworking Inc
Design ideas for a small single-wall utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Remodel @ Saddle Gulch
Remodel @ Saddle Gulch
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Mid Sized Modern Transitional, Decora Harmony Mable cabinets, Daltile Artigiano Glazed Ceramic Wall tiles, and Cambria Annica Quartz Countertops.
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
1868 VZ CR 2144, Wills Point, Texas 75169
1868 VZ CR 2144, Wills Point, Texas 75169
Solomon Rodgers PhotographySolomon Rodgers Photography
Photo of a large rural utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room
Brittany Lyons InteriorsBrittany Lyons Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Transitional Dwelling
Transitional Dwelling
Bullseye Custom CabinetryBullseye Custom Cabinetry
In this laundry room, the modern chic wall tile is a great addition that works well with the light white oak cabinetry.
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets and light wood cabinets.

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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