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Small Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Neal
Neal
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
The Oaks Condo
The Oaks Condo
Metamorphosis Studios, LLcMetamorphosis Studios, LLc
This is the back entry, but with space at a premium, we put a laundry set up in these cabinets. These are Miele ventless small compact washer and dryer set. We put a full size laundry set up in the basement for larger items, but the client wanted to be able to throw normal wash in on the same floor as living area and main bedroom.
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Debra David Architect LLCDebra David Architect LLC
Photo of a small classic laundry cupboard in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Granite
Granite
Integrated Resources GroupIntegrated Resources Group
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Designer, Jim McVeigh
KSI Kitchen & BathKSI Kitchen & Bath
White shaker style laundry room cabinetry with engineered quartz countertops. Integrated appliances. Photo courtesy of Jim McVeigh, KSI Designer. Merillat Classic Portrait Maple Chiffon. Photo by Beth Singer.
Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale
Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
The classic size laundry room that was redone with what we all wish for storage, storage and more storage. The design called for continuation of the kitchen design since both spaces are small matching them would make a larger feeling of a space. pantry and upper cabinets for lots of storage, a built-in cabinet across from the washing machine and a great floating quartz counter above the two units
Timeless Traditional
Timeless Traditional
KellyBaronKellyBaron
Not your typical laundry room. A high shelf wraps around the room. Pegs line the walls on the high wainscoting. A custom table can be used for folding or easily transforms into a bench.
Maple Grove Main Level Make Over
Maple Grove Main Level Make Over
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a small modern galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Concealed Laundry
Concealed Laundry
Brisbane Kitchens and BathroomsBrisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Takapuna Reflecting Nostalgia Full Interior
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.
Montclair
Montclair
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Downsized, not Downgraded
Downsized, not Downgraded
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors
Once a guest bedroom, this space needed to house all sorts of critical activity for the household. It functions as an office, wine bar, coffee bar and laundry room. Office supplies, a shredder and printer are all concealed in the custom cabinetry. Le Grand outlets boast USB charging ports for convenience. The couple's Keurig pods are stowed in a drawer built for such a purpose. A Sub Zero wine refrigerator houses their extensive wine collection. And a laundry with chrome hanging bar and cleanser storage is tucked neatly behind a pair of doors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a small traditional laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Joinery by Luxe Projects London — joinery colour is Slaked Lime Deep #150 by Little Greene
Inspiration for a small victorian laundry cupboard in London with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
Small single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and wood walls.
John's Home Remodel
John's Home Remodel
Bora&Co ConstructionBora&Co Construction
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Small Utility Room with Dark 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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