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Utility Room with Composite Countertops and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Idlewild Contemporary
Idlewild Contemporary
DW Distinctive PropertiesDW Distinctive Properties
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Light & Airy Laundry
Light & Airy Laundry
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.
Sunset Drive
Sunset Drive
Superstition CabinetsSuperstition Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen and Family Room
Kitchen and Family Room
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View laundry station A barn door slides close when needed to hide the stacked washer/dryer and a cubby for the pet dog
Small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops and grey worktops.
Legacy Ridge Remodel
Legacy Ridge Remodel
MOTIF Design Solutions, LLCMOTIF Design Solutions, LLC
A laundry room doesn't need to be boring. This client wanted a cheerful color in her laundry room. We concealed many of her utilitarian items behind closed doors and removed the clutter. What a nice space to launder and fold or hang clothes.
Westminster Residence
Westminster Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Closets of VirginiaClosets of Virginia
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Richmond with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Weston Laundry Room
Weston Laundry Room
Carriagetown KitchensCarriagetown Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Luxury Modern Farmhouse in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The mudroom in this modern farmhouse is made with custom cubbies and expansive storage.
Design ideas for a large rural galley utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.
Photo of a small nautical single-wall laundry cupboard in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Tuttle Projects
Tuttle Projects
RelianceReliance
D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hermitage Trail
Hermitage Trail
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Fairy Lake Retreat
Fairy Lake Retreat
Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic LivingCassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Boca II Project
Boca II Project
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, light hardwood flooring, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Medium sized modern utility room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
The Perfect Family Home
The Perfect Family Home
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
This multipurpose room serves as laundry storage and craft room.
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Whirlpool Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Our front load washers help you best care for your family. Browse today to find the right appliance for you. Every day, care.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room - Jade
Laundry Room - Jade
2id Interiors2id Interiors
Clean and Bright Modern Laundry Room. White Laundry Sink. Glass Tiles walls. Photo By Emilio Collavino
This is an example of a small contemporary utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Utility Room with Composite Countertops 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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