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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and open cabinets.
The Lane
The Lane
Main Street HomesMain Street Homes
A multi-purpose laundry room that keeps your house clean and you organized! To see more of the Lane floor plan visit: www.gomsh.com/the-lane Photo by: Bryan Chavez
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
This is what everyone thinks a mudroom should look like~ until the kids all come home with their friends and drop everything in the middle of the room!! Perfectly perfect, and ideally planned, this is the drop zone.
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
We continued the bespoke joinery through to the utility room, providing ample storage for all their needs. With a lacquered finish and composite stone worktop and the finishing touch, a tongue in cheek nod to the previous owners by mounting one of their plastered plaques...to complete the look!
Beachlands House
Beachlands House
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Modern and spacious laundry features the same tiles as bathroom tying elements together across the house
Medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Dallas, Texas | Ridgeview Farms - Landmark Kimbell Laundry Room
Dallas, Texas | Ridgeview Farms - Landmark Kimbell Laundry Room
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Jasmine 250
Jasmine 250
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Jamaica Plain Residence
Jamaica Plain Residence
The Lovely LocaleThe Lovely Locale
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and pink floors.
Norwood Custom - Hills of Troy | Hudson, WI
Norwood Custom - Hills of Troy | Hudson, WI
Creative HomesCreative Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a dado rail and wainscoting.
Greek Revival Restoration
Greek Revival Restoration
GULICK & Co.GULICK & Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Bridgeport with open cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Maida Vale Family Home Renovation
Catherine Wilman InteriorsCatherine Wilman Interiors
Front entrance and utility room for the family home we renovated in Maida Vale, London. Photography: Alexander James
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with an utility sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
Caroline Merrill
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Toilettes buanderie
Toilettes buanderie
Fables de MursFables de Murs
Jean Villain
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Marcel
Marcel
Aspen Homes IncAspen Homes Inc
Aspen Homes Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Appartement haussmannien 120 m² - Paris - Rénovation complète
Appartement haussmannien 120 m² - Paris - Rénovation complète
August ArchitectureAugust Architecture
La buanderie a été créée et a permis l'ajout d'un WC
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and pink floors.
Atlantic Beach - Transitional
Atlantic Beach - Transitional
Kitchen Envy, Inc.Kitchen Envy, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Jacksonville with open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Laundry Room – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Galley style laundry room with vintage laundry sink and work bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with an utility sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Frigidaire Appliances
Frigidaire Appliances
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
This secluded laundry room makes the most of the space available; using open shelving, it has plenty of space for folded towels while still having room to hang up shirts and slacks.
Portmarnock painted
Portmarnock painted
Dillons Kitchens & BedroomsDillons Kitchens & Bedrooms
hand crafted kitchen, from our 2016 Classic Collection for a large extension of a family home in Portmarnock. Painted in custom Dillons colours and finished with luxury granite surfaces. The design was created bespoke by us and features chunky gable detail on island, and custom overmantel. The design also features moulded skirting wrap round on the island and a built in pantry unit. Appliances include premium specification Miele ovens and a polished chrome Quooker Fusion tap. Images infinitymedia

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Ceramic 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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