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World-Inspired Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Charmean Neithart Interiors - Japanes Loft
Charmean Neithart Interiors - Japanes Loft
Erika Bierman PhotographyErika Bierman Photography
Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brady Island
Brady Island
Milltown Cabinets, LLC.Milltown Cabinets, LLC.
Photo of a large world-inspired galley utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
彩暮(あやくら)モデルハウス
彩暮(あやくら)モデルハウス
株式会社　アイスタイル株式会社　アイスタイル
World-inspired utility room in Other with open cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and medium wood cabinets.
西田辺の家
西田辺の家
大野アトリエ大野アトリエ
This is an example of a world-inspired single-wall utility room in Osaka with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls and beige floors.
Luxurious Bathroom
Luxurious Bathroom
Crewzz, IncCrewzz, Inc
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
名古屋市のM様邸
名古屋市のM様邸
たかはし設計たかはし設計
This is an example of a world-inspired galley utility room in Nagoya with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
House,Kinosaki(元検番をリノベーションした住宅)
House,Kinosaki(元検番をリノベーションした住宅)
PUDDLE IncPUDDLE Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired single-wall utility room in Tokyo with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Custom Koa Bar Cabinets in Artistic Wailea Oceanview Remodel
Custom Koa Bar Cabinets in Artistic Wailea Oceanview Remodel
Interior Design Solutions MauiInterior Design Solutions Maui
Interior Design by Interior Design Solutions Maui, Kitchen & Bath Design by Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions Maui, www.idsmaui.com, Greg Hoxsie Photography, TODAY Magazine, LLC, A Maui Beach Wedding
Hawaii 1
Hawaii 1
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Supa Chowchong
World-inspired utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
家族の時間を大切にした快適とくつろぎの平屋
家族の時間を大切にした快適とくつろぎの平屋
ハウスクラフト株式会社ハウスクラフト株式会社
たっぷり自然光が入り込み室内でもカラッと乾くランドリールーム。隣にはファミリークローゼットを配置し、収納までの家事動線を確保しました。
World-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Tropical Kitchen
Tropical Kitchen
Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.
Rickie Agapito
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

World-Inspired Utility Room with Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired utility design.

What do I need in my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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