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Single-wall Utility Room with Red Floors Ideas and Designs

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Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the washer and dryer.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors, grey worktops and wainscoting.
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
FloorcraftFloorcraft
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors, raised-panel cabinets and grey worktops.
Itty Bitty Laundry
Itty Bitty Laundry
DesignDesign
This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.
Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton
Heidelberg Renovation
Heidelberg Renovation
DSdezines InteriorsDSdezines Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Country New build
Country New build
Harriet Hughes Interior DesignHarriet Hughes Interior Design
Beautiful tongue and groove and shaker boot room.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and red floors.
Mount Airy
Mount Airy
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Inspiration for a large bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Steve Hamada
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
House of Cabinets
House of Cabinets
WCW KitchensWCW Kitchens
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and beige worktops.
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Photo of a medium sized victorian single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and beige worktops.
Apartment Refurbishment
Apartment Refurbishment
Mintconstruct Pty LtdMintconstruct Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and red floors.
Village House Dorset 2
Village House Dorset 2
Lisa Lewis Interior DesignLisa Lewis Interior Design
Country utility room opening onto garden. Beautiful green shaker style units, white worktop and lovely, textured terracotta tiles on the floor.
Medium sized country single-wall utility room in Dorset with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, red floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and beige worktops.
Northern Virginia Home
Northern Virginia Home
Goodwin Heart Pine CompanyGoodwin Heart Pine Company
1800sf 5-1/4” River-Recovered Midnight Heart Pine Select. Also bought 25LF of 5-1/2” Bull Nosed Trim.
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and red floors.
Itty Bitty Laundry
Itty Bitty Laundry
DesignDesign
This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Historic Craftsman Addition & Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Shaker doors with a simple Craftsman trim hide the stacked washer and dryer.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors, grey worktops and wainscoting.
Itty Bitty Laundry
Itty Bitty Laundry
DesignDesign
This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.
Heidelberg Renovation
Heidelberg Renovation
DSdezines InteriorsDSdezines Interiors
A downstairs toilet was added, making great use of this laundry space.
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
FloorcraftFloorcraft
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.

Single-wall Utility Room with Red 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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