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Industrial Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry room
Laundry room
MARK IV Builders, IncMARK IV Builders, Inc
A pocket door preserves space and provides access to this narrow laundry room. The washer and dryer are topped by a wooden counter top to make folding laundry easy. Custom cabinetry was installed for ample storage.
Hewer Street, North Kensington, London, W10
Hewer Street, North Kensington, London, W10
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Up the stairs from the entrance hall, galleried walkways lead to the two bedrooms, both en suite, situated at opposite ends of the building, while a large open-plan central section acts as a study area. http://www.domusnova.com/properties/buy/2056/2-bedroom-house-kensington-chelsea-north-kensington-hewer-street-w10-theo-otten-otten-architects-london-for-sale/
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階の階段を上がったところに広がる洗濯コーナー。左に見える引き戸が浴室につながる。「この場所で洗濯をして室内干しも最小限の移動で行えます。その後カウンターでたたむことができます。クローゼットも2階にあって、便利です」と奥様は喜びます。
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial l-shaped utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Open Concept Basement Development
Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
浦賀の住宅
浦賀の住宅
note architectsnote architects
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Yaletown Loft Penthouse
Yaletown Loft Penthouse
UserUser
Small urban galley separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Il nuovo ripostiglio/lavanderia nell'antibagno
Il nuovo ripostiglio/lavanderia nell'antibagno
Silvia Camporeale Interior DesignerSilvia Camporeale Interior Designer
Tra il living e la camera da letto è stato creato un disimpegno con al suo interno un ripostiglio/lavanderia. Al suo interno sono stati installati una lavatrice ed una boiserie di Zemma con mensole per il contenimento di detersivi e biancheria. Le ante sono state acquistate grezze e poi smaltate in colore grigio opaco come il resto delle pareti
AUCHENFLOWER
AUCHENFLOWER
Burgess KitchensBurgess Kitchens
Inspiration for an urban single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Open Concept Basement Development
Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Industrial Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed industrial 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 industrial utility design.

What do I need in my industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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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