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Small Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Southview
Southview
Sierra ProjectsSierra Projects
Ava Famili
This is an example of a small traditional laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey walls.
Starr Laundry room
Starr Laundry room
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
Stacked washer & dryer in the Hall
This is an example of a small modern laundry cupboard in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Home Addition Outside DC Metro
Home Addition Outside DC Metro
T.W. Ellis LLCT.W. Ellis LLC
Inspiration for a small laundry cupboard in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Ahmann Design, Inc.Ahmann Design, Inc.
Laundry with white modern cabinets
Photo of a small country galley separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home
Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
Carter Fox Renovations was hired to do a complete renovation of this semi-detached home in the Gerrard-Coxwell neighbourhood of Toronto. The main floor was completely gutted and transformed - most of the interior walls and ceilings were removed, a large sliding door installed across the back, and a small powder room added. All the electrical and plumbing was updated and new herringbone hardwood installed throughout. Upstairs, the bathroom was expanded by taking space from the adjoining bedroom. We added a second floor laundry and new hardwood throughout. The walls and ceiling were plaster repaired and painted, avoiding the time, expense and excessive creation of landfill involved in a total demolition. The clients had a very clear picture of what they wanted, and the finished space is very liveable and beautifully showcases their style. Photo: Julie Carter
Laundry
Laundry
Town & Country DesignsTown & Country Designs
Town & Country Designs is a proud West Australian business designing well planned kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. They can deliver beautiful dedicated laundry rooms with ample storage and time saving ideas. Let's give this very utilised room the much needed attention and planning it needs to make the chore of doing laundry more pleasant. http://www.towncountrydesigns.com.au/
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & InteriorsFerrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors
Photographer: Michael Persico
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Addition
Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Addition
Gordon Reese Design BuildGordon Reese Design Build
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundryroom
Laundryroom
Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc.
Philip Rudick, Architect, Urban Kitchens and Baths, Inc. Austin, Texas. Custom remodel implementing clean improved eclectic design. White painted factory finished CrystaLcabinets. Existing laundry in older home was redesigned and dressed upto function multi function space combining laundry with wine bar. Granite countertops, illuminated glass paneled display cabinets, stem glass holder included.
Universal Design Project
Universal Design Project
Uniquely YoursUniquely Yours
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
This is an example of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black cabinets.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
ADU
ADU
YORK ENTERPRISES LLCYORK ENTERPRISES LLC
In this laundry room, we chose to install a washer/dryer combo unit to save space. Also, it does not vent like a traditional dryer so it was able to be installed in this tight location.
UBC Penthouse
UBC Penthouse
Miccaro Designs/Interiors by MicheleMiccaro Designs/Interiors by Michele
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, raised-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
White Laundry Room with Storage and Stacked Washer & Dryer
White Laundry Room with Storage and Stacked Washer & Dryer
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
This laundry room was more of a challenge. The designer took space from a hall closet to not only accommodate a large capacity stackable washer and drying, but also to give the customer a large counter space and pantry. Waypoint LivingSpace T12S White Thermofoil door style with Wilsonart Quartz in Empire State color on the countertop.
Little Base
Little Base
Junior Arce Diseño & ArquitecturaJunior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura
Junior Arce
Photo of a small world-inspired single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Ocean Front Estate
Ocean Front Estate
UserUser
Modern space saving laundry room for the guest house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and open cabinets.
Hidden Laundry
Hidden Laundry
Helen Baumann DesignHelen Baumann Design
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floors.
Villa addition
Villa addition
Royale Kitchens LtdRoyale Kitchens Ltd
Mark Scowen photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Auckland with white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls and beige floors.

Small Utility Room with Medium 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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