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Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Children's Hospital Giveaway Home | Cory Merrill Denver
Rachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/DevelopmentRachel Betz Luxury Real Estate Design/Development
Crisp & clean laundry room with natural light
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hyalite View Residence
Hyalite View Residence
Constructive Solutions, Inc.Constructive Solutions, Inc.
Photo by Mike Wiseman
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Harvard Street
Harvard Street
NEST Design GroupNEST Design Group
Inspiration for an utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls and terracotta flooring.
Trout Court Residence
Trout Court Residence
CGU HomesCGU Homes
Photo of a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Alto Park Family Home
Alto Park Family Home
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
We love this multi-talented room. It's a perfectly functional laundry room, mud room off the garage entry with bench, cubby and hanging storage and a wonderful hobby/craft area. The warm wood table top offsets the large format tile countertops. So welcoming! Photography by Cody Wheeler
Hauser- Full Remodel
Hauser- Full Remodel
Wright Way Builders ContractingWright Way Builders Contracting
Jerry@proview.com
Inspiration for a mediterranean laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, green walls, terracotta flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and orange floors.
Installation Gallery
Installation Gallery
Hardwood Design Custom CabinetsHardwood Design Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a medium sized utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops and blue walls.
Coconut Lane Residence
Coconut Lane Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.
Ohai Estates Hawaii
Ohai Estates Hawaii
Three Roses InteriorsThree Roses Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Hawaii with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, yellow walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
Kitchen Studio: Kansas CityKitchen Studio: Kansas City
Laundry room with Crystal Cabinets - Knotty Alder wood. Custom sink stand
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lit Up Laundry Room
Lit Up Laundry Room
SunCoast RemodelingSunCoast Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth
Kitchen Renovation Co.Louth
HestiaHestia
Doggy bath with subway tiles and brass trimmings
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Forest Heights new construction
Forest Heights new construction
Chambers Interior DesignChambers Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Saddlebrooke Remodel
Saddlebrooke Remodel
Aesthetics Interiors IncAesthetics Interiors Inc
Small single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
The Pines, The Dalles OR
The Pines, The Dalles OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
Homestar video tours
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets and Tile Countertops 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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