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Large Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
The laundry room / mudroom in this updated 1940's Custom Cape Ranch features a Custom Millwork mudroom closet and shaker cabinets. The classically detailed arched doorways and original wainscot paneling in the living room, dining room, stair hall and bedrooms were kept and refinished, as were the many original red brick fireplaces found in most rooms. These and other Traditional features were kept to balance the contemporary renovations resulting in a Transitional style throughout the home. Large windows and French doors were added to allow ample natural light to enter the home. The mainly white interior enhances this light and brightens a previously dark home. Architect: T.J. Costello - Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: Helena Clunies-Ross
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a large beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
20 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
20 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
Dante DiSabatoDante DiSabato
Matt Steeves
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gull Lake 5
Gull Lake 5
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Tuttle Projects
Tuttle Projects
RelianceReliance
D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Coastal Contempo
Coastal Contempo
Vision HomeVision Home
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane
"Luxe Cache" (Hidden Luxury) Laundry
"Luxe Cache" (Hidden Luxury) Laundry
DiGiacomo Homes & RenovationDiGiacomo Homes & Renovation
Design/Build: Rocky DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Interior Design: Gigi DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Photo: Paul Markert, Markert Photo Inc.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Giovanni Del Brenna
Inspiration for a large scandi separated utility room in Paris with wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Ida Avenue Modern Farmhouse
Elevate ArchitectureElevate Architecture
Black Bike Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
A matching cabinet features one side with hidden storage, with the other open to provide seating. The bench is upholstered in soft bouclé, perfect for removing or putting on shoes. The hand-blown wall sconce is suspended by a leather strap above this bench, illuminating the space. The bench toss pillow made from wool fabric features a digital print that looks like marble, adding comfort to the area while echoing material elements throughout the house.
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Hillside Hideaway : Mudroom Laundry Room
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
Here we see the storage of the washer, dryer, and laundry behind the custom-made wooden screens. The laundry storage area features a black matte metal garment hanging rod above Ash cabinetry topped with polished terrazzo that features an array of grey and multi-tonal pinks and carries up to the back of the wall. The wall sconce features a hand-blown glass globe, cut and polished to resemble a precious stone or crystal.
The Rustic Modern
The Rustic Modern
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Photo of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Monvisto Cabin
Monvisto Cabin
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Fairy Lake Retreat
Fairy Lake Retreat
Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic LivingCassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hartford House
Hartford House
Holly A. Kopman Interior DesignHolly A. Kopman Interior Design
Photo of a large traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Form + FieldForm + Field
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a belfast sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Brookfield Transitional First Floor Remodel
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
A couple hired us as the professional remodeling contractor to update the first floor of their Brookfield, WI home. The project included the kitchen, family room entertainment center, laundry room and mudroom. The goal was to improve the functionality of the space, improving prep space and storage. Their house had a traditional style, so the homeowners chose a transitional style with wood and natural elements. Kitchen Remodel We wanted to give the kitchen a more streamlined, contemporary feel. We removed the soffits, took the cabinetry to the ceiling, and opened the space. Cherry cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen with a soft gray island. We kept a desk area in the kitchen, which can be used as a sideboard when hosting parties. This kitchen has many storage and organizational features. The interior cabinet organizers include: a tray/cutting board cabinet, a pull-out pantry, a pull-out drawer for trash/compost/dog food, dish peg drawers, a corner carousel and pot/pan drawers. The couple wanted more countertop space in their kitchen. We added an island with a black walnut butcher block table height seating area. The low height makes the space feel open and accessible to their grandchildren who visit. The island countertop is one of the highlights of the space. Dekton is an ultra-compact surface that is durable and indestructible. The ‘Trilium’ color comes from their industrial collection, that looks like patina iron. We also used Dekton counters in the laundry room. Family Room Entertainment Center We updated the small built-in media cabinets in the family room. The new cabinetry provides better storage space and frames the large television. Laundry Room & Mudroom The kitchen connects the laundry room, closet area and garage. We widened this entry to keep the kitchen feeling connected with a new pantry area. In this area, we created a landing zone for phones and groceries. We created a folding area at the washer and dryer. We raised the height of the cabinets and floated the countertop over the appliances. We removed the sink and instead installed a utility sink in the garage for clean up. At the garage entrance, we added more organization for coats, shoes and boots. The cabinets have his and hers drawers, hanging racks and lined shelves. New hardwood floors were added in this Brookfield, WI kitchen and laundry area to match the rest of the house. We refinished the floors on the entire main level.
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Design ideas for a large modern galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
Cocina Chef d´oeuvre Bondi - e / Xylo
Cocina Chef d´oeuvre Bondi - e / Xylo
CHEF D'OEUVRECHEF D'OEUVRE
Este proyecto muestra la integración de varios espacios en la sala principal de la vivienda. Encontramos la cocina con una isla de cocción y barra, junto a salón con una zona de almacenaje y un banco. Detrás de la isla está una zona de columnas de servicio, así como la zona de ubicación de los electrodomésticos, y por medio de una puerta pivotante, encontramos una zona de almacenaje, lavadero y despensa, todo en uno y totalmente integrado la habitación principal.

Large Utility Room with Light Hardwood 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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