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Budget Utility Room with Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
Drafting Your DesignDrafting Your Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Ronda BatchelorRonda Batchelor
Ronda Batchelor, Galley laundry room with folding counter, dirty clothes bins on rollers underneath, clean clothes baskets for each family member, sweater drying racks with built in fan, and built in ironing board.
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The laundry room in this remodel was taken from cluttered and cramped to clean and spacious. The cloud wallpaper adds a whimsical element to a minimalist space. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Dove White OC-17. Countertops: Quartz in Arctic. Contractor: Dave Klein Construction. Interior design by Studio Z Architecture.
Christmas at the Springs
Christmas at the Springs
Rycenga Building CenterRycenga Building Center
Designer: Julie Mausolf Contractor: Bos Homes Photography: Alea Paul
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Jennifer-Studio Home
Jennifer-Studio Home
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Emily Limb
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Geelong with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, lino flooring and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Afka Designs Ltd.Afka Designs Ltd.
Stackable washer and dryer is the best way to use a small/compact space. Few wall arts enhance the appearance of the space.
This is an example of a small modern galley utility room in Austin with white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Countertop
Laundry Room Countertop
tdavison92tdavison92
A removable countertop that looks like a built in for ease of use.
Design ideas for a small laundry cupboard in Calgary with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2015 STARS Dream Home
2015 STARS Dream Home
Mason Martin HomesMason Martin Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Photo Credit: StorytellerPhotography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brimwood Blvd Twnhse
Brimwood Blvd Twnhse
KrystalKrystal
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen
Sky is the Limit - Blue Kitchen
Rob Tuick - KABS SoftwareRob Tuick - KABS Software
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
From dark & dingy to beautiful
From dark & dingy to beautiful
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Before: brown and boring laundry room, After: Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Decennio
Mid-Century Decennio
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Basement clean up with new flooring and concealed laundry storage.
Inspiration for a small galley laundry cupboard in Toronto with lino flooring.
Christmas at the Springs
Christmas at the Springs
Rycenga Building CenterRycenga Building Center
Designer: Julie Mausolf Contractor: Bos Homes Photography: Alea Paul
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Christmas at the Springs
Christmas at the Springs
Rycenga Building CenterRycenga Building Center
Designer: Julie Mausolf Contractor: Bos Homes Photography: Alea Paul
Photo of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Countertop
Laundry Room Countertop
tdavison92tdavison92
A removable countertop that looks like a built in for ease of use.
Photo of a small laundry cupboard in Calgary with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Budget Utility Room with Lino Flooring 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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