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Medium Sized Utility Room with Black Floors Ideas and Designs

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Horsham Kitchen, Laundry and Mudroom
Horsham Kitchen, Laundry and Mudroom
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Durham NC Home
Durham NC Home
Dhinoy StudiosDhinoy Studios
Teal tiles add whimsy to this laundry room.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
The Robin | Downtown Naperville, IL
The Robin | Downtown Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Leesburg Whole Home Remodel
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.
Bold Mudroom
Bold Mudroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
This family with young boys needed help with their cramped and crowded Laundry/Mudroom. By removing a shallow depth pantry closet in the Kitchen, we gained square footage in the Laundry Room to add a bench for setting backpacks on and cabinetry above for storage of outerwear. Coat hooks make hanging jackets and coats up easy for the kids. Luxury vinyl flooring that looks like tile was installed for its durability and comfort to stand on. On the opposite wall, a countertop was installed over the washer and dryer for folding clothes, but it also comes in handy when the family is entertaining, since it’s adjacent to the Kitchen. A tall cabinet and floating shelf above the washer and dryer add additional storage and completes the look of the room. A pocket door replaces a swinging door that hindered traffic flow through this room to the garage, which is their primary entry into the home.
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Quarry Road
Quarry Road
Teaselwood DesignTeaselwood Design
Quarry Road + QUARRY ROAD We transformed this 1980’s Colonial eyesore into a beautiful, light-filled home that's completely family friendly. Opening up the floor plan eased traffic flow and replacing dated details with timeless furnishings and finishes created a clean, classic, modern take on 'farmhouse' style. All cabinetry, fireplace and beam details were designed and handcrafted by Teaselwood Design.
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Alpharetta Modern Farmhouse
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, granite splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern and Fun Laundry Room
Modern and Fun Laundry Room
Oxbow & Olin Design StudioOxbow & Olin Design Studio
Modern black and white porcelain floor with a bold geometric pattern. Gray and black tie-dye marble countertops with natural white oak cabinetry. Cute cross marble hardware adds a designer touch to this laundry room.
Staunton Bathroom and Basement Remodel
Staunton Bathroom and Basement Remodel
Mint ConstructionMint Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
Azure
Azure
Breezeway HouseBreezeway House
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Mimosa Open Floor Plan
Mimosa Open Floor Plan
Before and After Builders, Inc.Before and After Builders, Inc.
Looking from breakfast room into the new pantry/laundry room which has the back door entry for patio/carport!
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Lesley Brookes DesignLesley Brookes Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/24/promontory-project-great-room-kitchen?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A Watch the Webisode: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/21/promontory-project-webisode?rq=Promontory%20Project%3A
A Step Above Clean
A Step Above Clean
Jones Design Group LLCJones Design Group LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Charcoal grey laundry room with concealed washer and dryer once could easily mistake this laundry as a butlers pantry. Looks too good to close the doors.
American Farmhouse, Bend Oregon
American Farmhouse, Bend Oregon
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Bellissimo Decor, LLCBellissimo Decor, LLC
Side by side washer dryer and ceramic tile floor. White shaker cabinets and utility craft desk. Barn door and mud room cabinets. Photo: Timothy Manning Builder: Aspire Builders Design: Kristen Phillips, Bellissimo Decor

Medium Sized Utility Room with Black Floors 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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