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Luxury Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room | Melrose Residence | West Hollywood, CA
Laundry Room | Melrose Residence | West Hollywood, CA
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Laundry room with side by side washer dryer configuration, flat panel cabinetry and a sink.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Hugo - Transitional Kitchen Remodel
Hugo - Transitional Kitchen Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Design: Bob Michels | Cabinetry: Dura Supreme Cabinetry | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a medium sized single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige cabinets and white walls.
PURSER RESIDENCE
PURSER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
HAMPTON IN THE HILLS - Shaker profile satin polyurethane doors in a feature 'pale blue' - 20mm Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White subway tile splashback - Brushed nickel knobs - Recessed round LED's - Enclosed clothes hamper - Open polyurethane box - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse
E Builders HomesE Builders Homes
Zachary Molino
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Golfers Dream, Jupiter Hills
Golfers Dream, Jupiter Hills
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Stunning white inset cabinetry with gold and white accents.
Large traditional utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Colour and texture
Colour and texture
Hobsons ChoiceHobsons Choice
Dog room - Loulou and Bettie also had their own brief for this project, separate to their owners’. They wanted a room accepting of mud and water with storage for their vast collection of collars and leads.
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
241 7th Ave North, Naples FL 34102
241 7th Ave North, Naples FL 34102
Dante DiSabatoDante DiSabato
Matt Steeves
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Elko Summit Rustic Modern
Elko Summit Rustic Modern
Braemar ConstructionBraemar Construction
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, white cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Wyclifee
Wyclifee
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Hallway built ins
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Caulfield renovation & additions
Caulfield renovation & additions
Style Precinct Interior Design & DecorationStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
Luxury look laundry interior design adjoining the kitchen space will be a joy to perform the daily chores for family needs. the compact space fits a lot in, with underbench machines, overhead ironing clothes rack cabinetry, compact sink, generous overhead cabinetry, tall broom cupboard and built in fold up ironing station. The interior design style is streamlined and modern for an elegant and timeless look.
San Juan
San Juan
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
MLA photography - Erin Matlock
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Maple Close, Epsom
Maple Close, Epsom
GDL LondonGDL London
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
SummerHill Homes Laundry Room: Harvest Court Residence 3 Laundry Room
SummerHill Homes Laundry Room: Harvest Court Residence 3 Laundry Room
SummerHill HomesSummerHill Homes
Harvest Court offers 26 high-end single family homes with up to 4 bedrooms, up to approximately 3,409 square feet, and each on a minimum homesite of approximately 7,141 square feet. *Harvest Court sold out in July 2018*
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + DesignZimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design
On the opposite end of the kids' floor is a compact laundry room. To maximize light, we installed perforated metal panels.
Photo of a bohemian utility room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Light & Fresh Lay-On Shaker Utility & Boot Room
Light & Fresh Lay-On Shaker Utility & Boot Room
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
Both rooms at this Hitchin project combine functionality and luxury, ticking every box for convenience and style. Our Lay-On Shaker furniture was continued into the utility and boot room from the kitchen to create a home that flowed. It consists of the same colour but different handle finishes to add a unique twist to each room. Features to note in the utility are the stacked bulky appliances complete with a pull-out laundry shelf. The bootility is completed with a storage bench and coat hooks.
Montford- Modern Day Two Tones Kitchen with a Mix of Farmhouse
Montford- Modern Day Two Tones Kitchen with a Mix of Farmhouse
Lilmac LLCLilmac LLC
Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
San Juan
San Juan
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
MLA photography - Erin Matlock
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Canyon Del Sol
Canyon Del Sol
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Nations Cabinetry slab door in white, light floors, grey five panel door, and light wood flooring make this laundry room clean and bright. Plenty of counter space and storage. Photos by Robby Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
The Bridle Path
The Bridle Path
HUIS BUILD IncHUIS BUILD Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Luxury 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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