Traditional Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs
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Tate EnterprisesInspiration for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Chicago with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsDesign ideas for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Remedy Design FirmPhoto of a classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Remodeling by Classic HomesThe original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.
Micah Dimitriadis PhotographyPhoto by Micah Dimitriadis Photography.
Design by Molly O'Neil Designs
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
InsidesignInspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and green walls.
Kindred Interior StudiosPhoto of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
DES Home RenovationsDesign ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
New Leaf Design StudiosSmall classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Atwood: Fine Architectural CabinetryElegant, yet functional laundry room off the kitchen. Hidden away behind sliding doors, this laundry space opens to double as a butler's pantry during preparations and service for entertaining guests.
Jennifer Butler DesignThe persimmon walls (Stroheim wallpaper by Dana Gibson) coordinate with the blue ceiling - Benjamin Moore’s AF-575 Instinct.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, wallpapered walls, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, wallpapered walls, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLCPhoto of a medium sized traditional utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Ryann Reed Design Builddesign, sink, laundry, appliance, dryer, household, decor, washer, clothing, window, washing, housework, wash, luxury, contemporary
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage.
For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized.
Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed.
“Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said.
The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family.
“We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said.
The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience.
“I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison.
One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said.
The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said.
The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new.
The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime.
“They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added.
“Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said.
The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves.
“I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.”
Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home.
Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way.
“I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said.
A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby.
“I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said.
Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said.
“The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said.
“I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”
Guthmann ConstructionThe built-ins hide the washer and dryer below and laundry supplies and hanging bar above. The upper cabinets have glass doors to showcase the owners’ blue and white pieces. A new pocket door separates the Laundry Room from the smaller, lower level bathroom. The opposite wall also has matching cabinets and marble top for additional storage and work space.
Jon Courville Photography
Beatty Lumber CompanyThe laundry cabinets have a designated spot for the dog and cat food as well as litter box.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Maria Adams DesignsDesign ideas for a small classic utility room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Argen BuildPhoto of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Other with an utility sink, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
ORG HomeDesign ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey cabinets and a built-in sink.
McCabe By Design LLCA 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door.
Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer.
Photo Credit: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Traditional Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs
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