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Victorian Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Lucas Allen
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian l-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Victorian Home
Victorian Home
Ashbourne DesignsAshbourne Designs
Photo of a small victorian single-wall separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, beige walls and white cabinets.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a victorian galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Riverdale - next 100 years
Riverdale - next 100 years
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Andrew Snow
This is an example of a small victorian galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
FARNHAM
FARNHAM
HAS StudioHAS Studio
Medium sized victorian single-wall separated utility room in Surrey with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops and panelled walls.
Georgian Bootroom
Georgian Bootroom
Lewis&HillLewis&Hill
Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.
Rose Manor
Rose Manor
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
East Ringwood
East Ringwood
Craft Built HomesCraft Built Homes
A laundry that owners are happy to show off, featuring a long benchtop, undermount sink, shaker style doors and period style tap.
This is an example of a large victorian single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
San Francisco - Castro Victorian Residence
San Francisco - Castro Victorian Residence
Lexie Saine DesignLexie Saine Design
Photo of a small victorian single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
Small victorian single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Brighton Le Sands - Bathroom/Laundry
Brighton Le Sands - Bathroom/Laundry
Alpha RenovationsAlpha Renovations
Photo of a large victorian galley separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Regency Townhouse
Regency Townhouse
Christopher Peters Kitchens and InteriorsChristopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors
Kate Peters
Victorian utility room in West Midlands with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and grey walls.
Petersham Unit renovation
Petersham Unit renovation
Altec Building Pty LtdAltec Building Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Laundry
Laundry
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
Design ideas for a small victorian single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a victorian galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
Victorian Farmhouse Revamp
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a victorian galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Georgian Bootroom
Georgian Bootroom
Lewis&HillLewis&Hill
Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.
Georgian Bootroom
Georgian Bootroom
Lewis&HillLewis&Hill
Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.
Georgian Bootroom
Georgian Bootroom
Lewis&HillLewis&Hill
Grey painted Shaker style furniture with an Oak seating area was selected for this classic Georgian style boot room with storage for coats and cloaks, walking sticks and umbrellas, shoes and a concealed gun cabinet.

Victorian Utility Room with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed victorian 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 victorian utility design.

What do I need in my victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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