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Traditional Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Bourne Manor
Bourne Manor
Snug KitchensSnug Kitchens
Large traditional galley utility room in Hampshire with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Whitewing
Whitewing
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, engineered stone countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a built-in sink.
Bridgeland Jewel Box
Bridgeland Jewel Box
Marre Design GroupMarre Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
ASID Showcase House Laundry
ASID Showcase House Laundry
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.
In-law Suite Addition
In-law Suite Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, grey worktops and feature lighting.
Parkford Residence
Parkford Residence
Kristen Fegale InteriorsKristen Fegale Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, quartz worktops, ceramic splashback, white worktops, grey splashback, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and grey walls.
High-Contrast Luxury Home
High-Contrast Luxury Home
CambriaCambria
Photo: High Res Media Build: AFT Construction Design: E Interiors
Photo of a traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with engineered stone countertops, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and multi-coloured walls.
Whole Home Remodel
Whole Home Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.
Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Upstairs Laundry Room
Upstairs Laundry Room
The Kitchen PlaceThe Kitchen Place
A small 2nd floor laundry room was added to this 1910 home during a master suite addition. The linen closet (see painted white doors left) was double sided (peninsula tall pantry cabinet) to the master suite bathroom for ease of folding and storing bathroom towels. Stacked metal shelves held a laundry basket for each member of the household. A custom tile shower pan was installed to catch any potential leaks or plumbing issues that may occur down the road....and prevent ceiling damage in rooms beneath. The shelf above holds a steam generator for the walk in shower in the adjacent master bathroom.
La importancia de la cocina
La importancia de la cocina
ClysaClysa
Kris Moya
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, wood worktops, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, beige worktops and grey cabinets.
White Thermofoil Cabinetry
White Thermofoil Cabinetry
JB Home Improvement, IncJB Home Improvement, Inc
Yorktowne Cabinetry manufactured by Elkay, USA
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout
Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
The kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry form a corridor which can be partitioned off with sliding doors Clever storage for school bags and sports equipment Easy access from the side entrance so there is no need to clutter the kitchen.
Our Work
Our Work
J. Russell MacLachlan Custom Homes & RemodelingJ. Russell MacLachlan Custom Homes & Remodeling
Classic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Revamping the laundry room brings a blend of functionality and style to an often-overlooked space. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models enhances efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Custom cabinetry and shelving solutions maximize storage for detergents, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials, promoting an organized and clutter-free environment. Consideration of ergonomic design, such as a folding counter or ironing station, streamlines tasks and adds a touch of convenience. Thoughtful lighting choices, perhaps with LED fixtures or natural light sources, contribute to a bright and inviting atmosphere. Flooring upgrades for durability, such as water-resistant tiles or easy-to-clean materials, can withstand the demands of laundry tasks. Ultimately, a remodeled laundry room not only elevates its practical functionality but also transforms it into a well-designed, efficient space that makes the often-dreaded chore of laundry a more pleasant experience.

Traditional Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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