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Small Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Princeton Condo
Modern Princeton Condo
Distinctive Interior DesignsDistinctive Interior Designs
Small modern laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Cedar West
Cedar West
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
This is an example of a small classic galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
zdesignzdesign
Photo of a small modern separated utility room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Appartamento Corso Sempione, Milano
Appartamento Corso Sempione, Milano
Giuliana Maffeis ArchitectGiuliana Maffeis Architect
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Urban Farmhouse Mudroom/Laundry
Urban Farmhouse Mudroom/Laundry
jodi foster design + planningjodi foster design + planning
Design ideas for a small country galley separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Reforma apartamento EG33 (Vicort)
Reforma apartamento EG33 (Vicort)
Julen Esnal PhotographyJulen Esnal Photography
Fotografías tras la reforma de un apartamento por parte de la empresa Vicort Interiorisme, en el centro de Barcelona.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Alexandria: Revamped Row Home with Relocated Stairwell, New Porches
Alexandria: Revamped Row Home with Relocated Stairwell, New Porches
Harry Braswell Inc.Harry Braswell Inc.
A sliding barn door conceals this washer and dryer when not in use. Its upstairs location keeps laundry on the same floor as the bedrooms. Photographer Greg Hadley
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.
APARTAMENTO CON LINEAS RECTAS LACADO EN BLANCO
APARTAMENTO CON LINEAS RECTAS LACADO EN BLANCO
Carpintería Ramón Torres GonzálezCarpintería Ramón Torres González
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with medium wood cabinets, open cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Classic/Modern Laundry
Classic/Modern Laundry
Moda KitchensModa Kitchens
Chris Hope
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
まかないハウス
まかないハウス
ANALOG Inc.ANALOG Inc.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Yokohama with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Circle C Ranch Renovation
Circle C Ranch Renovation
ATX RenovationsATX Renovations
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bi-fold Doors Neatly Hide Laundry
Bi-fold Doors Neatly Hide Laundry
Helen Baumann DesignHelen Baumann Design
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
1920’s Home Renovation
1920’s Home Renovation
Designs By CindyDesigns By Cindy
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
First Floor Overhaul
First Floor Overhaul
Touchstone Kitchen and BathTouchstone Kitchen and Bath
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cottage in The Wood
Cottage in The Wood
Atkinson's Innovative InteriorsAtkinson's Innovative Interiors
Caeserstone benchtop, thermoformed fronts, solid American white oak panelling and handleless detail in this laundry area in renovated character cottage.
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Midcentury Modern Basement Remodel
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Inspiration for a small retro utility room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Rawlins Remodel- 2016
Rawlins Remodel- 2016
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ortley Beach, Durburow Ave
Ortley Beach, Durburow Ave
Beacon Homes of NJBeacon Homes of NJ
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Carrie & Ben's New Kitchen and Laundry
Carrie & Ben's New Kitchen and Laundry
Phinney Ridge Cabinet CompanyPhinney Ridge Cabinet Company
Designer Tim Moser-- Sollera Fine Cabinetry-- Acadia door style Maple painted in Sea Haze
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown 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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