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Eclectic Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon
Eclectic Kitchen in the Canyon
Johnson + Fernàndez Interior DesignJohnson + Fernàndez Interior Design
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Cross Home
Cross Home
Debra Bracken DesignDebra Bracken Design
The homeowner desired a wrapping station, pull-out drying racks, and a space for hanging clothing, as well as plenty of storage.
Photo of a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Historical Rehab
Historical Rehab
UserUser
Who doesn't love dogs, black and white, and FLOCKED wallpaper??? This laundry room was once part of a back stairwell. Lacquer fold-down table for folding maximizes space and productivity. photo by Eric Hausman
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
UserUser
Lauren Bamford
Large eclectic utility room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kings Hall Road Project
Kings Hall Road Project
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
'Through' Utility Room with Encaustic cement tiles
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Kent with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
Fairhill Kitchen and Mudroom
down2earth Interior Design, LLC.down2earth Interior Design, LLC.
The blue-grey kitchen cabinet color continues into the laundry and mudroom, tying these two functional spaces together. The floors in the kitchen and pantry area are wood, but In the mudroom, we changed up the floor to a black herringbone tile to hold up to moisture.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic flooring, black floors, beige worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Webster Groves Open Concept Addition
Hercules Design BuildHercules Design Build
This new main-floor laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
Green and Blue Laundry/Mud Room with Back Yard Access
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Inspiration for a large eclectic separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Master Suite and Office Remodel
Contemporary Master Suite and Office Remodel
JEB Design/BuildJEB Design/Build
The laundry room with built-in cabinetry and sunburst wallpaper.
Design ideas for a small bohemian utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry extravaganza
Laundry extravaganza
Duett Design LLCDuett Design LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic separated utility room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
Here we have the laundry room which looks out to the front porch.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Antique Home Renovation
Antique Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis: Photographer
Large bohemian separated utility room in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Show House 2011
Show House 2011
Four Chairs FurnitureFour Chairs Furniture
Photography by Hiya Papaya
Design ideas for an eclectic galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Lyneham Extension and Renovation
Build ProfessionalBuild Professional
Home renovation and extension.
Design ideas for a small bohemian galley separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Brickmoon DesignBrickmoon Design
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home Makover in Tewksbury NJ
Home Makover in Tewksbury NJ
Keep Calm and Stage LLCKeep Calm and Stage LLC
Small laundry room
Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Royce Court
Royce Court
Cari Berg Interior DesignCari Berg Interior Design
Medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, orange cabinets, a submerged sink and grey walls.

Eclectic Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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