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Eclectic Utility Room with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Raindrop Laundry
Raindrop Laundry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, blue floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Beach Homes
Beach Homes
Kitchen Encounters DesignKitchen Encounters Design
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Strafford NH Project
Strafford NH Project
Accent On Kitchens, LLCAccent On Kitchens, LLC
This is an example of 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.
An Urban/Rustic remodel
An Urban/Rustic remodel
Creative RenovationsCreative Renovations
The Laundry was added by reworking a closet area to the secon floor of the home. Note the tile flooring. Visions in Photography
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring 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.
Agoura Hills Home
Agoura Hills Home
Riki S. DesignRiki S. Design
Laundry room featuring gray and white Spanish floor tiles and a subway tile floor to ceiling backsplash.
This is an example of a small bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom
Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom
Enduring Domain ArchitectureEnduring Domain Architecture
Photography by Craig Townsend
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and brick walls.
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.
Eclectic Laundry Room
Eclectic Laundry Room
StoneshopStoneshop
This eclectic laundry room features American Black Honed granite countertops (which look very similar to soapstone) with a fun patterned hexagon tile backsplash. The floor tile is grey penny rounds.
SAB Homes for 2018 Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City
SAB Homes for 2018 Fall Parade of Homes in Kansas City
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Photo of a medium sized bohemian single-wall laundry cupboard in Kansas City with louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black 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.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Photo of a medium sized eclectic 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.
Scalloped Tile Closet Floor
Scalloped Tile Closet Floor
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Kelly Mindell, founder of Studio DIY, showcases her updated master closet with scalloped floor tile that has us head over heels.
Bohemian utility room in Los Angeles with ceramic flooring and white floors.
KITCHEN REMODEL: The New Kitchen Table
KITCHEN REMODEL: The New Kitchen Table
Burge Builders, IncBurge Builders, Inc
This laundry needed a makeover as well as an expansion. We took unused dining space from the kitchen and added it to what was an undersized laundry room for the size of the house. By adding square footage back into the laundry, we were able to not only provide extra storage for our clients, but an additional area to prep for when guests come and visit. To top it all off, we added beautiful stained french glass doors with gold/crystal knobs to create privacy between the laundry room and invited guests.
Deco Seaside Apartment
Deco Seaside Apartment
Nicky Percival LimitedNicky Percival Limited
Utility and additional storage in rear hallway with tiled wall and wine storage
This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall laundry cupboard in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, orange floors and grey worktops.
Reforma slow emmme studio lavandería vivienda Las Tablas
Reforma slow emmme studio lavandería vivienda Las Tablas
Emmme StudioEmmme Studio
Este espacio que en un principio podría parecer un espacio perdido y residual en la vivienda pasa a tener un toque especial. Se coloca la zona de lavandería con lavadora y secadora apiladas en un armario visto. Ambas están completadas con un armario cerrado para los elementos de limpieza y una zona abierta con perchero que apoya perfectamente a los electrodomésticos. Además se utiliza un azulejo en la zona húmeda para no tener problemas con el agua. emmme studio
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

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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