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Utility Room with Blue Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen, Breakfast Area & Laundry Room Remodel Charlotte Hall, MD
Kitchen, Breakfast Area & Laundry Room Remodel Charlotte Hall, MD
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
Designed by Jen Denham of Reico Kitchen & Bath in White Plains, MD in collaboration with Potomac Home Improvements, this multi-room remodeling project features Merillat Cabinetry in a variety of collections, styles and finishes. The kitchen features Merillat Masterpiece in the door style Atticus. The perimeter cabinets feature an Evercore Bonsai, complimented by a kitchen island in Hickory with a Sunset Suede finish, all covered by a Silestone Lusso Quartz countertop. The kitchen tile backsplash is Elon Tile Boston North East BC125 2.5x10 Brick, with a Carrara Stone tile custom painted accent. The adjacent Breakfast Area features Merillat Classic in the Ralston door style with a Java Glaze finish with same countertop and brick tile. The laundry room design is also Merillat Classic cabinets in Ralston with a Cotton finish. All three rooms feature Armstrong Prysm PC001 Salvaged Plank Ridged Core White flooring. “Jen was very helpful and supported our color and design features we asked to be included,” said the clients. “If we had an idea, Jen would find a way to make it work. We now have a very beautiful and functional kitchen, breakfast nook and laundry room." “The client was kind, patient, and open to ideas. They wanted to incorporate features of feng shui and bring elements that were most important to her into the kitchen. To do this, we used a natural palette, functional touches, and a custom tile from her home country of Thailand,” said Jen. “They also wanted to reflect the brick style of the front of the house by adding an accent wall into the breakfast area and back splash. However, some of the pull out wall cabinets and doors for the coffee station needed some tweaking once installed. We learned how to create a more custom look by doing a "hutch" area created from stacking wall cabinets and adding glass.” Photos courtesy of BTW Images.
Rocky Branch
Rocky Branch
JOMA ConstructionJOMA Construction
Photo of a beach style utility room in Atlanta with white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Spacious Farmhouse Laundry Room
Spacious Farmhouse Laundry Room
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Design ideas for a country galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Blue Skies
Blue Skies
April BallietteApril Balliette
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Classic White and Blue
Classic White and Blue
Bella DomicileBella Domicile
S. Wolf Photography
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Key Largo Residence
Key Largo Residence
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
A "Happy Home" was our goal when designing this vacation home in Key Largo for a Delaware family. Lots of whites and blues accentuated by other primary colors such as orange and yellow.
Home Addition
Home Addition
First Class Construction Inc.First Class Construction Inc.
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Haas Cabinetry Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Whip Cream Door Style: Heartland Countertop: Laminate Perlato Granite color
Design ideas for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Eagan Mudroom Room
Eagan Mudroom Room
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
NW 25th Ave.
NW 25th Ave.
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
simple blue and white laundry room cabinetry.
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Home Addition
Home Addition
First Class Construction Inc.First Class Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Eagan Mudroom Room
Eagan Mudroom Room
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Eagan Mudroom Room
Eagan Mudroom Room
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
NW 25th Ave.
NW 25th Ave.
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
simple blue and white laundry room cabinetry.
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Portland with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Haas Cabinetry Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Whip Cream Door Style: Heartland Countertop: Laminate Perlato Granite color
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, a built-in sink, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Utility Room with Blue Walls and Light 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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