Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Palmetto Bluff Plantation 7

Litchfield Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown worktops.

New House - Wayne, PA

Peter Zimmerman Architects

Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with beige cabinets, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave

Imagine Remodeling

The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.

Vintage Countryside

LDK Custom Homes

Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Sundance Valley

Level Ground Enterprise, LLC

Jenn Cohen
This is an example of a large rural l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beaded cabinets.

Berkeley Deck and Spiral Staircase

Canyon Design Build

Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation

EK Interiors

circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Traditional utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.

Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Design ideas for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

Smyrna Remodel

Hall Design Build

FotoGrafik ARTS
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Traditional Laundry Room

Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Theresa Court. Crown Point, IN. New Construction.

Vater Construction

Paul Velgos
Farmhouse single-wall utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Windward Side Complete Renovation

R Clary Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Hawaii with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

New World French

A. Perry Homes

Laundry room with wall mounted drying racks
Design ideas for an expansive classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Barrier Bay Cottage

Pine Creek Homes

Functionality is critical in a laundry room, especially if you're tight on space. Having a sink, some counter space, enough cabinets to store detergent, softener etc..., and still having room to hang clothes can be tricky. the right products with the right layout make all the difference.

Renovation: Wessyngton Road

Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders

Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Scottsdale - 61st Place

Castle Designs

Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style galley separated utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Oceanfront • Event Home • 18 Bedrooms • Ocean 18

SAGA Realty & Construction

Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.

Birmingham "C", - Elgin, IL - HW447

Overstreet Builders, Inc.

The combination mudroom / laundry room is perfect for keeping the "mess" in one spot. Built in lockers will keep your family organized.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Design Features

Brightwater Homes

No sacrificing style in this detailed laundry room with shiplap walls and unique wall mount utility sink.
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, an utility sink and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Dark 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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