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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Mark Lohman
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016
Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016
Kemp ConstructionKemp Construction
Large, bright laundry area with side window and lots of cabinet space Design - Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Paul Grdina Photography
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and brown floors.
Clark Way Laundry Room
Clark Way Laundry Room
Karen Herrick DesignKaren Herrick Design
This laundry room doubles as the mudroom entry from the garage so we created an area to kick off shoes and hang backpacks as well as the laundry.
Small traditional utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops and a built-in sink.
Grey Laundry Room
Grey Laundry Room
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was created by removing the existing bathroom and bedroom closet. Medallion Designer Series maple full overlay cabinet’s in the Potters Mill door style with Harbor Mist painted finish was installed. Formica Laminate Concrete Stone with a bull edge and single bowl Kurran undermount stainless steel sink with a chrome Moen faucet. Boulder Terra Linear Blend tile was used for the backsplash and washer outlet box cover. On the floor 12x24 Mediterranean Essence tile in Bronze finish was installed. A Bosch washer & dryer were also installed.
Ladue Modern Whole House Build
Ladue Modern Whole House Build
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Preliminary architecture renderings were given to Obelisk Home with a challenge. The homeowners needed us to create an unusual but family friendly home, but also a home-based business functioning environment. Working with the architect, modifications were made to incorporate the desired functions for the family. Starting with the exterior, including landscape design, stone, brick and window selections a one-of-a-kind home was created. Every detail of the interior was created with the homeowner and the Obelisk Home design team. Furnishings, art, accessories, and lighting were provided through Obelisk Home. We were challenged to incorporate existing furniture. So the team repurposed, re-finished and worked these items into the new plan. Custom paint colors and upholstery were purposely blended to add cohesion. Custom light fixtures were designed and manufactured for the main living areas giving the entire home a unique and personal feel. Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
Sorrento 2
Sorrento 2
Imagery CustomImagery Custom
Custom laundry room cabinetry built to maximize space and functionality. Drawers and pull out shelves keep this homeowner from having to get down on their knees to grab what they need. Soft close door hinges and drawer glides add a luxurious feel to this clean and simple laundry room.
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
REMODEL-Kitchen, Laundry and Guest Bath-Plano
Megan Bailey InteriorsMegan Bailey Interiors
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Tomball
Transitional Tomball
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Dog friendly laundry room, sliding pocket door to keep pets safe, raised dog washing sink,
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Bogart 3
Bogart 3
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Inspiration for an expansive classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Sleek Family Fun
Sleek Family Fun
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Skyview
Skyview
Kelley Design GroupKelley Design Group
This is an example of an expansive scandi u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
The Bristol at Coastal Club
The Bristol at Coastal Club
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Design ideas for a small galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, porcelain flooring, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
Knoll Oak Court Laundry Room Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Deborah Scannell Photography ______________________________________________ Winner of the 2017 NARI Greater of Greater Charlotte Contractor of the Year Award for best residential addition under $100,000
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Includes a laundry shoot from the upstairs through the cabinet above the laundry basket
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classic & Charming Family Home
Classic & Charming Family Home
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Rolfe Hokanson
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Speas Interior DesignSpeas Interior Design
Modern Contempoary Laundry Room with Sauna. Stacking Washer and Dryer Provide Tons of Extra Space in a Small Area. Clean Neutral Finishes. Photograph by Paul Kohlman.
Leech Lake 2
Leech Lake 2
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, beige floors, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Nuuanu Residence I
Nuuanu Residence I
Studio B DesignsStudio B Designs
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Porcelain Flooring 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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