Scandinavian Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and multi-coloured floors.

Skyview

Kelley Design Group

This is an example of an expansive scandi u-shaped utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

Photo of a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.

A Swedish Laundry/Bath Renovation

Bunn & Sons Custom Builders

ColorCo Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago

Rachel Loewen Photography

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Scandi single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Interior KG

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
Large scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and ceramic flooring.

casa Venini

RHIZOMET

Paolo Sacchi
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, open cabinets, wood worktops, an integrated washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Ruffner Lane Home

Executive Developers, LLC

Laundry room off of 2nd floor catwalk
Large scandinavian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Dreamy Scandi Acadian

Bohannon Design Team

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

A Swedish Laundry/Bath Renovation

Bunn & Sons Custom Builders

ColorCo Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi galley utility room in Denver with wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

A Swedish Laundry/Bath Renovation

Bunn & Sons Custom Builders

ColorCo Photography
Medium sized scandi galley utility room in Denver with wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

Scandinavian Utility Room with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

A well designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian utility design.

What do I need in my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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