Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Farmhouse Meets Industrial Chic - Laundry Room

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Beach Front Renovation

Balding Design Build

Harry Taylor
This is an example of a small classic laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.

Full Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, zinc worktops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Transitional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.

Modern Rustic Wayne Laundry & Mudroom

Deconstructed Living Design

This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.

Laundry Room

Jennifer Wood Interiors

Laundry Room
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green cabinets, marble worktops and white worktops.

Builder's Own Dream Home

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

New Lake Home - Oconomowoc

Rigsby Group, Inc.

2nd floor Laundry Rigsby Group, Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Gingerwood Remodel

Grand Bay Building and Remodeling

Using additional space created from the demolition of an old fireplace- the laundry and powder room were reworked to create a clean up to date space.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and grey floors.

Mud Room Bench Storage

Covenant Woodworks

This stylish mud bench is set in a laundry room. It features and solid stained wood bench top, full depth drawers, upper open cubbies as well as enclosed shelving and oversized cove crown molding. Finished in decorator white and charcoal grey stain.

Private Wooded Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with shaker cabinets, blue walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Dog Friendly Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with porcelain flooring, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white walls.

Laundry Room – Discover Crossing Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Convenient upstairs laundry with gray washer and dryer. Plenty of built-in storage and a clothes rack to hang shirts and other laundry. Photography by Spacecrafting

Terrell Hills Kitchen and Bath design and remodel, Bradshaw Designs

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

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Rockridge Kitchen

Laura Natkins, Architect

My client wanted to be sure that her new kitchen was designed in keeping with her homes great craftsman detail. We did just that while giving her a “modern” kitchen. Windows over the sink were enlarged, and a tiny half bath and laundry closet were added tucked away from sight. We had trim customized to match the existing. Cabinets and shelving were added with attention to detail. An elegant bathroom with a new tiled shower replaced the old bathroom with tub. Ramona d'Viola photographer

Desert Blume Home

Design Kitchens & Countertops

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Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Warmington Residential: East Haven - Laundry Room

Warmington Residential

Traditional galley utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House

mdt design

Photo of a classic utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Bluffton, IN Laundry Room

Steele Canvas

3 BU No 122 Small Truck with 2 inch stem casters Photo Credit: Amy Gerber/Brown Eyes Plus Blue (www.browneyesplusblue.com)
Traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.

Utility Room with Shaker 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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