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Utility Room with Cork Flooring and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Dramatic transformation to a Tudor kitchen in Glendale
Dramatic transformation to a Tudor kitchen in Glendale
MDB Design GroupMDB Design Group
The laundry room between the kitchen and powder room received new cabinets, washer and dryer, cork flooring, as well as the new lighting. JRY & Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork flooring, white floors, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Show House Powder/Laundry
Show House Powder/Laundry
UserUser
Christina Wedge Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, cork flooring and black worktops.
2018 River Road Show Home (now closed)
2018 River Road Show Home (now closed)
David Reid Homes (Waikato) LtdDavid Reid Homes (Waikato) Ltd
This internal laundry is spacious and modern, with extensive bench space and well placed appliances, that prevent unnecessary bending and maneuvering in order to complete your laundry tasks. Ample storage and excellent lighting, make this a really nice space.
Craftsman Family-Friendly Basement
Craftsman Family-Friendly Basement
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Aging in Place, Gracefully:
Aging in Place, Gracefully:
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Former Kitchen was converted to new Laundry / Mud room, removing the need for the client to travel to basement for laundry. Bench is perfect place to put shoes on with storage drawer below Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
VC Design Architectural ServicesVC Design Architectural Services
Retro single-wall separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, white walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry room with Slatwall
Laundry room with Slatwall
Inspired Closets Baton RougeInspired Closets Baton Rouge
Slatwall, Laundry Room Created by Ultimate Closet Systems http://www.ultimateclosetsystems.com
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
Midcentury Modern Home Remodel
UserUser
Inspiration for a large retro separated utility room in Other with blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, grey worktops and cork flooring.
Riverview Condo
Riverview Condo
Haskell InteriorsHaskell Interiors
This transitional laundry room starts with a cork floor underneath and provides plenty of storage and counterspace for folding and sorting clothes. The serpentine track system adds function while providing visual interest.
l2014 Design House
l2014 Design House
Organized DesignOrganized Design
Laundry Room done by Organized Design in the 2014 Charlottesville Design House. Collaboration with Peggy Woodall of The Closet Factory. Paint color: Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue, Cork flooring was installed, cabinetry installed by Closet Factory, new Kohler Sink & Faucet and Bosch washer & dryer. New lighting & hardware were installed, a cedar storage closet, and a chalkboard paint wall added. Designed for multiple functions: laundry, storage, and work space for kids or adults.
Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel
Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
Photo of an utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Master Suite Wing
Master Suite Wing
R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc.R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc.
Robert J. Laramie Photography
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Morristown Mid-Century
Morristown Mid-Century
Gary Rosard ArchitectGary Rosard Architect
The laundry room makes the most of a tight space and uses penny tile again, this time in blue.
Design ideas for a midcentury utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Located just off the Kitchen, the Laundry/Pantry/Mudroom is a continuation of the Kitchen design.
Inspiration for a medium sized utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., This home has an open combination space for laundry, creative studio and mudroom. A sliding recessed door in the craftsman style and white painted cabinetry provide organization and storage for this highly functional workspace.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern Home brought into the 21st Century.
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Just off the Kitchen is the new Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry space. The custom cabinetry continues into this space, expanding the storage space for the Kitchen. The existing slump block walls add texture to the space.
Sophisticated Glamour
Sophisticated Glamour
Karla Billey Design Inc.Karla Billey Design Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
Stark Mountain WoodworkingStark Mountain Woodworking
Vermont maple laundry room
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Burlington with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Richwood LTDRichwood LTD
This is an example of a large rural separated utility room in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Neuwald-Brooks Home
Neuwald-Brooks Home
Isaman design, Inc.Isaman design, Inc.
Located in the Las Ventanas community of Arroyo Grande, this single family residence was designed and built for a couple who desired a contemporary home that fit into the natural landscape. The design solution features multiple decks, including a large rear deck that is cantilevered out from the house and nestled among the trees. Three corners of the house are mitered and built of glass, offering more views of the wooded lot. Organic materials bring warmth and texture to the space. A large natural stone “spine” wall runs from the front of the house through the main living space. Shower floors are clad in pebbles, which are both attractive and slipresistant. Mount Moriah stone, a type of quartzite, brings texture to the entry, kitchen and sunroom floors. The same stone was used for the front walkway and driveway, emphasizing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Utility Room with Cork Flooring and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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