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Orange Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Ferndale Horse Farm
Ferndale Horse Farm
Andy Garcia - RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.Andy Garcia - RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Michael Shkurat
This is an example of a small farmhouse single-wall utility room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Weston Laundry Room
Weston Laundry Room
Carriagetown KitchensCarriagetown Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Extreme DesignExtreme Design
This is an example of a traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a dado rail.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photo of a midcentury utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Nevada City Cottage
Nevada City Cottage
Dogwood InteriorsDogwood Interiors
Wayde Carroll
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
New Project
New Project
Home Elements Design StudioHome Elements Design Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Laundry room in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
Photo of a large rustic utility room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets and orange floors.
Barn Beam Bathroom
Barn Beam Bathroom
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed & Built by Paul Lafrance Design.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics
Country Tradition in Hampshire
Country Tradition in Hampshire
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Mike and Stacy moved to the country to be around the rolling landscape and feed the birds outside their Hampshire country home. After living in the home for over ten years, they knew exactly what they wanted to renovate their 1980’s two story once their children moved out. It all started with the desire to open up the floor plan, eliminating constricting walls around the dining room and the eating area that they didn’t plan to use once they had access to what used to be a formal dining room. They wanted to enhance the already warm country feel their home already had, with some warm hickory cabinets and casual granite counter tops. When removing the pantry and closet between the kitchen and the laundry room, the new design now just flows from the kitchen directly into the smartly appointed laundry area and adjacent powder room. The new eat in kitchen bar is frequented by guests and grand-children, and the original dining table area can be accessed on a daily basis in the new open space. One instant sensation experienced by anyone entering the front door is the bright light that now transpires from the front of the house clear through the back; making the entire first floor feel free flowing and inviting. Photo Credits- Joe Nowak
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Photography: Paul Gates
Inspiration for a large eclectic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tahoe Mountain Modern
Tahoe Mountain Modern
Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior DesignLaurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design
Small laundry room with rustic knotty alder wood and bright red washer and dryer.
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
「中庭のある家＠現代京町家」
「中庭のある家＠現代京町家」
株式会社　中藏株式会社　中藏
Design ideas for a medium sized single-wall utility room in Kyoto with light hardwood flooring.
縁側のある和の家
縁側のある和の家
（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ（株）アイジーコンサルティング　iGスタイルハウス　名古屋スタジオ
その場で洗濯物が干せる脱衣所
World-inspired utility room in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Bloom Township
Bloom Township
UserUser
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Columbus with granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Columbus with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
SummerHill Homes Lofts, Offices & Laundry Rooms: Saratoga Lane Residence 1 Laund
SummerHill Homes Lofts, Offices & Laundry Rooms: Saratoga Lane Residence 1 Laund
SummerHill HomesSummerHill Homes
Saratoga Lane offers traditional, low-maintenance two-story townhomes with private patios with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths and up to approximately 2,320-2,335 square feet. *Saratoga Lane sold out in October 2017*
#TimesSquare #Renovation
#TimesSquare #Renovation
C&G A-Plus Interior RemodelingC&G A-Plus Interior Remodeling
C&G A-Plus Interior Remodeling is remodeling general contractor that specializes in the renovation of apartments in New York City. Our areas of expertise lie in renovating bathrooms, kitchens, and complete renovations of apartments. We also have experience in horizontal and vertical combinations of spaces. We manage all finished trades in the house, and partner with specialty trades like electricians and plumbers to do mechanical work. We rely on knowledgeable office staff that will help get your project approved with building management and board. We act quickly upon building approval and contract. Rest assured you will be guided by team all the way through until completion.
いろんな窓の家
いろんな窓の家
akkaakka
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Osaka with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.

Orange 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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