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Large Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Rickmansworth Property Development
Rickmansworth Property Development
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Contemporary laundry and utility room in Cashmere with Wenge effect worktops. Elevated Miele washing machine and tumble dryer with pull-out shelf below for easy changeover of loads.
Whole Home Makeover
Whole Home Makeover
Remodeling by Classic HomesRemodeling by Classic Homes
The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, wallpapered walls, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Villanova2 by Molly
Villanova2 by Molly
Beatty Lumber CompanyBeatty Lumber Company
The laundry cabinets have a designated spot for the dog and cat food as well as litter box.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Home Organization Solutions
Home Organization Solutions
ORG HomeORG Home
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and a built-in sink.
Gardner's Retreat Kitchen, Baths, Laundry & Studio
Gardner's Retreat Kitchen, Baths, Laundry & Studio
Geneva Cabinet Company, LLCGeneva Cabinet Company, LLC
Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva, WI., A clever combination space that serves as the lady’s studio, laundry, and gardening workshop. The area features a work island, open shelving and cabinet storage with sink. A stainless steel counter and sink serve as a butlers pantry and potting area for gardening.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Utility cabinet in Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large scandinavian utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
San Roque Modern
San Roque Modern
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Lepere Studio
Large classic single-wall utility room in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Dollingston
Dollingston
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Created for a renovated and extended home, this bespoke solid poplar kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball Wevet with Railings on the island and driftwood oak internals throughout. Luxury Calacatta marble has been selected for the island and splashback with highly durable and low maintenance Silestone quartz for the work surfaces. The custom crafted breakfast cabinet, also designed with driftwood oak internals, includes a conveniently concealed touch-release shelf for prepping tea and coffee as a handy breakfast station. A statement Lacanche range cooker completes the luxury look.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Closet ClassicsCloset Classics
Custom Laundry Room area with space for folding, sorting and hanging. Cabinets are shown in Driftwood with Arctic White Forterra work surfaces. Call for a Free Consultation at 610-358-3171.
Craftsman Style Home
Craftsman Style Home
BGI DesignBGI Design
Storage, hanging clothes and folding areas make this the ideal laundry room. Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Baker Project
Baker Project
Finished Painting, LLCFinished Painting, LLC
This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
Architectural Oasis | Renovation
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Boca Raton Splendor
Boca Raton Splendor
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.
MEDALLION
MEDALLION
Medallion CabinetryMedallion Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Jordan Residence
Jordan Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Whole Home Makeover
Whole Home Makeover
Remodeling by Classic HomesRemodeling by Classic Homes
The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Laundry & Mud Room
Design ideas for a large scandinavian u-shaped utility room in Chicago with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Hidden Laundry
Hidden Laundry
Hargreaves JoineryHargreaves Joinery
Photo of a large classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Large Utility Room with Medium 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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