Utility Room Storage Cabinets

Super-store it!

Though open shelving is the commonest form of utility storage, it isn't always the safest or most visually appealing. If you have children or pets around the house, utility room storage cabinets are the safest way to store dangerous tools or cleaning chemicals. Utility storage cabinets also provide a rare decorative quality that would be a welcome addition to frequently used laundry rooms.

Modular utility cabinets

Modular utility cabinets, meaning stand-alone utility cabinets, are the easiest way to increase the storage capacity of a laundry room. Modular utility cabinets or utility trunks are easy to find for less than $100. Sizes vary, but typical measurements are about 30 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 30 inches high.

Metal and plastic are the materials commonly used to make utility room storage cabinets. Metal cabinets are likely to be more durable, but can be too tool-shed like for some laundry or ironing rooms. If youre blessed with a large utility room but require a lot of shelving space, look for stackable utility storage cabinets, or storage systems that feature multiple cabinet pieces or styles.

Utility room cupboards

In utility rooms dedicated mostly to cleaning tasks rather than tools and hardware, installing cabinets above the washer and dryer is always a popular storage option. Wooden utility room cupboards enhance the character of a laundry room, making it more like a tranquil part of the house rather than a domestic dungeon populated by shelves of oil cans and bags of old screws and bolts.

Laundry room storage cabinets are usually simple enough to be a do-it-yourself project, though homeowners who lack the time or skill should consult a professional cabinet designer or installer. Remember that the inside of utility storage cabinets is often more important than the outside. Make sure the cabinet interior is designed to meet your particular storage needs.