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World-Inspired Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
エムズモデルハウス　家事室
エムズモデルハウス　家事室
株式会社エムズアソシエイツ株式会社エムズアソシエイツ
Design ideas for a world-inspired single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops and white walls.
アジアン ランドリールーム
アジアン ランドリールーム
Small world-inspired single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Inspiration for a small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
小牧市　A様邸
小牧市　A様邸
サイエンスホーム名古屋店(株式会社エスコト社)サイエンスホーム名古屋店(株式会社エスコト社)
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Nagoya with a built-in sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, multi-coloured floors, brown worktops, an integrated washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
～築38年戸建住宅～1階に仕事場、2階は明るく心地よいリビングを。子育てしながら仕事ができる住まい
～築38年戸建住宅～1階に仕事場、2階は明るく心地よいリビングを。子育てしながら仕事ができる住まい
株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou株式会社スタイル工房　　stylekoubou
スタイル工房＿stylekoubou
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a built-in sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, green walls and brown worktops.
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.
六本木の庫裡（お寺の住職の家）
六本木の庫裡（お寺の住職の家）
abanba（株式会社エイバンバ）abanba（株式会社エイバンバ）
都心のお寺の住職の家（六本木の庫裡）　photo by GEN INOUE
This is an example of a small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Tokyo with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
M邸-黒板塗装の壁でLDKと遊びスペースに
M邸-黒板塗装の壁でLDKと遊びスペースに
blue studioblue studio
サニタリーは最小限の空間をシンプルに使いやすく設計
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired single-wall utility room in Tokyo with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and an integrated washer and dryer.
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.
自然と家族が集まる楽しいリビングのある家
自然と家族が集まる楽しいリビングのある家
株式会社　アイスタイル株式会社　アイスタイル
Photo of a world-inspired utility room in Other with open cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

World-Inspired Utility Room with Open 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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