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Laundry Cupboard with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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City Condo in the Sky
City Condo in the Sky
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
Small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Fitzroy North House
Fitzroy North House
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Laundry at top of stair landing behind large sliding panels. Each panel is scribed to look like 3 individual doors with routed door pulls as a continuation of the bedroom wardrobe Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Elizabeth Haynes
Photo of a large rustic single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Elk Lake
Elk Lake
Environment ArchitectsEnvironment Architects
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Residence, Casper Loft
Private Residence, Casper Loft
HakwoodHakwood

Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Sustainable Renovation
Sustainable Renovation
BuildSenseBuildSense
Jonathan Danforth
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Naylor Ct: Residence/Studio
Naylor Ct: Residence/Studio
EL StudioEL Studio
Pepper Watkins
Scandinavian laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lux Modern
Lux Modern
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Maddox Photography
Small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
90 Years Old Kitchen Remodeled in Silver Lake, L.A.
90 Years Old Kitchen Remodeled in Silver Lake, L.A.
sDs - Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C.sDs - Sharkov Design Studio L.L.C.
This is an example of a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Transformation
Modern Transformation
Ps Construction, Inc.Ps Construction, Inc.
Small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Sacramento with light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Ultra-Modern 3-Story
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Kansas City with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
19 Watchtower Lane, Watersound
19 Watchtower Lane, Watersound
Envision Builders GroupEnvision Builders Group
This is an example of a medium sized nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Elsternwick Apartment
Elsternwick Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Woodland Hills Full Flip/Remodel
Woodland Hills Full Flip/Remodel
Affordable KitchensAffordable Kitchens
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Closet Laundry
Closet Laundry
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Make a closet laundry space work harder and look better by surrounding the washer and dryer with smart solutions.
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Charlotte with wood worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops and green walls.
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor
ArciformArciform
The closet system and laundry space affords these traveling homeowners a place to prep for their travels.
Medium sized classic galley laundry cupboard in Portland with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Laundry Cupboard 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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