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Yellow Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Seaglass Way
Seaglass Way
San Diego City HomesSan Diego City Homes
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Transitional Custom Laundry Room - Marietta, GA
Transitional Custom Laundry Room - Marietta, GA
WestPort Development LLC / Atlanta BasementsWestPort Development LLC / Atlanta Basements
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mitchell-Harris
Mitchell-Harris
Salmon Falls PartnersSalmon Falls Partners
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Portland Maine with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Urban North Model Home
Urban North Model Home
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
2014 Pinewood Reserve Pre-Sold
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry
Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry
JML Interior DesignJML Interior Design
Custom laundry room cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
laundry room
laundry room
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Detour Marketing, LLC
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
The Birch River - Model Home in Holloway at Wyndham Forest
LifeStyle Home BuildersLifeStyle Home Builders
Photo by Bryan Chavez
Photo of a traditional separated utility room in Richmond with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
The Kelsie Modified- Ashwood Park
The Kelsie Modified- Ashwood Park
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Hoffman
The Hoffman
Veridian HomesVeridian Homes
Inspiration for a classic galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
Noyes Home
Noyes Home
Noyes DevelopmentNoyes Development
Danyel Rogers
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lakemont
Lakemont
J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.
Photo of a single-wall utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, beige floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Plastow WoodworkingPlastow Woodworking
This laundry room features knotty alder cabinetry with a 2 drawer base for the washer and dryer. Photo by: Christian Begeman
This is an example of a medium sized utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Meadow View In Bella Ridge
Kleinsmith Custom HomesKleinsmith Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
The Hoffman
The Hoffman
Veridian HomesVeridian Homes
Traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Yellow Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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