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Traditional Utility Room with Black Floors Ideas and Designs

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DSGoWest
DSGoWest
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
1st Floor Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.
San Jose Modern Traditional
San Jose Modern Traditional
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Franklin
Franklin
JMH DesignsJMH Designs
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Decorlift Design CoDecorlift Design Co
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Mudroom Remodel
Mudroom Remodel
Color ZenColor Zen
Traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Photo of a classic single-wall utility room in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Maybell
Maybell
Jay Andre Construction, Inc.Jay Andre Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black floors and grey worktops.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Stunning transitional modern laundry room remodel with new slate herringbone floor, white locker built-ins with characters of leather, and pops of black.
Montevallo
Montevallo
Beth Brown InteriorsBeth Brown Interiors
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
TCD 2020 Spring Showcase
TCD 2020 Spring Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Laundry alcove
Laundry alcove
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
A fully functioning laundry space was carved out of a guest bedroom and located in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Laundry Room Storage Design
Laundry Room Storage Design
Closets2EnvyClosets2Envy
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Laundry/pet Sink
Laundry/pet Sink
Dwellings Design GroupDwellings Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
Grey Oaks- Laundry Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Denali Construction Landscape Architect: G Design Studio, LLC. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
French Chateau - Atheron
French Chateau - Atheron
Gary J Ahern, AIA - Focal Point DesignGary J Ahern, AIA - Focal Point Design
Cherie Cordellos Photography http://www.photosbycherie.net/
Classic Laundry Room
Classic Laundry Room
Alexandria InteriorsAlexandria Interiors
Alexandria Interiors
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Detroit with black floors.
Home in Toronto 8
Home in Toronto 8
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Toronto with white walls and black floors.

Traditional Utility Room with Black Floors Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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