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Large Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboards Kitchen Bath DiscountersCupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Fort Collins historic ranch addition and basement remodel
Fort Collins historic ranch addition and basement remodel
Associates in Building and Design, LtdAssociates in Building and Design, Ltd
Jane Spencer
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
Shaw Flooring
Shaw Flooring
Floor Coverings International - HillsboroughFloor Coverings International - Hillsborough
Design ideas for a large country single-wall separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Bathroom + Laundry renovation
Bathroom + Laundry renovation
Sublime SpacesSublime Spaces
DMF Images
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Transitional, Los Altos, CA
Transitional, Los Altos, CA
AK DesignAK Design
Laundry room
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
40 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
40 3rd Street North, Naples FL 34102
Dante DiSabatoDante DiSabato
Matt Steeves
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and shaker cabinets.
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Altadena Kitchen Renovation
Roberta Martin InteriorsRoberta Martin Interiors
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, quartz worktops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Commerce Township First Floor Renovation
Commerce Township First Floor Renovation
Epiphany KitchensEpiphany Kitchens
In this project we redesigned and renovated the first floor of the clients house. We created an open floor plan, larger Kitchen, seperate Mudroom, and larger Laundry Room. The cabinets are one of our local made custom frameless cabinets. They are a frameless, 3/4" plywood construction. The door is a modified shaker door we call a Step-Frame. The wood is Cherry and the stain is Blossom. The Laundry Room cabinets are the same doorstyle but an Antique White paint on Maple. The countertops are Cambria quartz and the color is Windemere. The backsplash is a 4x4 and 3x6 tumbled marble in Pearl with a Sonoma Tile custom blend for the accent. The floors are an oak wood that were custom stained on site.
DSTurnerTeardown
DSTurnerTeardown
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Doulton Pl Remodel
Doulton Pl Remodel
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Remodel Collab with Temple & Hentz (Designer) and Tegethoff Homes (Builder). Cabinets provided by Detailed Designs and Wright Cabinet Shop.
This is an example of a large classic galley separated utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
582 Sundahl Dr
582 Sundahl Dr
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Driftwood and Turquoise
Driftwood and Turquoise
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.
Cape Cod at the Wedge • Balboa Peninsula
Cape Cod at the Wedge • Balboa Peninsula
UserUser
Expansive laundry room with farmhouse sink, vintage wall mounted faucets, panel frame doors with beaded inset to match cabinets throughout home, and carrera marble countertops.
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Spiaggia Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Stainless Steel Toe-Kick
Ramsden Reno
Ramsden Reno
BSW DesignBSW Design
Nicole Millard
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Fort Collins historic ranch addition and basement remodel
Fort Collins historic ranch addition and basement remodel
Associates in Building and Design, LtdAssociates in Building and Design, Ltd
Jane Spencer
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and black cabinets.
San Juan
San Juan
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
MLA photography - Erin Matlock
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and white cabinets.
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
Transitional Glam, Los Altos
AK DesignAK Design
Laundry room - large laundry room with custom white cabinets, high end appliances, glass backsplash, and 4 panel modern interior door in Los Altos.
Large u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.

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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