Utility Room with White Cabinets and Plywood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green walls, plywood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Kitchen Modernization Overhaul

Lecoq Construction and Design

Pascal Lecoq
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, plywood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

多彩木舎(南善福寺の家）

株式会社結設計

撮影：齋部功
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Tokyo with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown walls, plywood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, plywood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

布団を仕舞う収納を確保する家

株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所

【布団を仕舞う収納を確保する家】
Small scandinavian u-shaped laundry cupboard in Tokyo with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, plywood flooring and brown floors.

アメリカンヴィンテージなお家

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

干すときの動作も快適なランドリースペース。雨の日も安心です。
Inspiration for a small industrial utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with plywood flooring, beige floors, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and white worktops.

White Rock Custom

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, plywood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Chestermere Lakeside Property

Michael Burr Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and plywood flooring.

Dutch Suburban Life

hildert

Brickmedia.nl
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Amsterdam with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, plywood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Moroccan Mood – Ontario

Go Home Builders Inc

Step into the Moroccan Kitchen in Ontario, where a captivating blend of cultural inspiration and modern design awaits. This space embraces the rich colors and intricate patterns of Moroccan aesthetics, transporting you to a world of beauty and warmth. Let’s set the Mood The wood panel flooring sets the stage, adding a natural and inviting foundation to the kitchen and dining area. Recessed lighting illuminates the space, casting a soft and ambient glow that highlights the thoughtful design elements. A focal point of the kitchen is the custom blue kitchen island, designed with an overhang for additional seating. The island boasts a custom quartz counter and elegant bronze fixtures, creating a harmonious balance of style and functionality. Pendant overhang lighting gracefully suspends above the island, adding a warm and inviting ambiance. Moroccan Charm Custom white kitchen cabinets with bronze handles offer ample storage while adding a touch of classic charm. A farmhouse-style kitchen sink with an apron brings rustic elegance to the space, complemented by a bronze sink faucet. The custom white cabinets continue with a quartz counter, providing a durable and beautiful surface for food preparation and display. A new stove and kitchen hood elevate the functionality of the kitchen, combining modern convenience with a tasteful design. The white, blue, and gold Moroccan-style backsplash tiles become a striking focal point, infusing the space with the allure of Moroccan craftsmanship and artistry. Personalized Coffee Station Continuing the design theme, the custom white cabinets with bronze handles extend to a personalized coffee station, tailored to the client’s preferences. A quartz counter adds a sleek touch, creating a dedicated area for indulging in coffee delights. As you bask in the kitchen, every detail enchants with its thoughtful integration of colors, textures, and cultural elements. This space seamlessly blends the allure of Moroccan aesthetics with contemporary design, offering a vibrant and inviting kitchen and dining area that captures the essence of global inspiration.

Laundry Room with Full Storage Function

Zen Living

Would you like an open-shelf beside the laundry room?
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, plywood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise floors and grey worktops.

Kitchen Modernization Overhaul

Lecoq Construction and Design

Pascal Lecoq
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, plywood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and plywood flooring.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and plywood flooring.

Moroccan Mood – Ontario

Go Home Builders Inc

Utility Room with White Cabinets and Plywood 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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