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

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Dog Friendly Remodel
Dog Friendly Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
The Squire Project
The Squire Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Trout Lake 7
Trout Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown walls.
Orono Remodel
Orono Remodel
Watermark Design GroupWatermark Design Group
Alyssa Lee
Large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
9th Street Residence
9th Street Residence
spaceEcologyspaceEcology
Design ideas for a rustic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and shaker cabinets.
Legacy 27-6
Legacy 27-6
Judith Balis InteriorsJudith Balis Interiors
Dawn Burkhart
Farmhouse separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Haiku Home
Haiku Home
Hawaii's Finest In-Stock CabinetsHawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets
Kelsey Frost
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The Artisan Shop, Inc.The Artisan Shop, Inc.
A light and bright laundry room with ample storage and beautiful millwork to accompany clean shaker construction.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Wolf Cove Residence
Wolf Cove Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey walls.
Lake Riley
Lake Riley
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
High-Energy Living | West Linn Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Locker-room-inspired floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the mudroom area.
Expansive modern galley utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cheshire Utility and Boot room
Cheshire Utility and Boot room
Atelier JoineryAtelier Joinery
Bespoke Oak utility and boot room.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Cheshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and limestone flooring.
Laguna Niguel Residence
Laguna Niguel Residence
Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Wolf Cove Residence
Wolf Cove Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown walls and porcelain flooring.
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Lowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VALowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Design done by Elizabeth Gilliam (Project Specialist-Interiors at Lowe's of Holland Road) Installation done by Home Solutions Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Attic & Basement Renovation Focused on Function.
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Simple laundry room with storage and functionality
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Homecrest Cabinetry: Laundry Room
Homecrest Cabinetry: Laundry Room
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Weerona House
Weerona House
Demardi.Demardi.
A butler's pantry with the most gorgeous joinery and clever storage solutions all with a view.
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Medium 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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