Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Jackson with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Laundry Room Remodel - after

Emoh-Home Designers Inc.

after
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Lafayette North

Urban Revival PHX

Custom Laundry Room with butcherblock Countertops, Cement Tile Flooring, and exposed shelving.
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Crown Hill Basement Refresh

Jackson Design Build

Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green floors.

Organized laundry room

R-Value Homes

Cleanliness and organization are top priority for this large family laundry room/mudroom. Concrete floors can handle the worst the kids throw at it, while baskets allow separation of clothing depending on color and dirt level!

Vestavia Basement

ELM Construction LLC

The homeowners were ready to renovate this basement to add more living space for the entire family. Before, the basement was used as a playroom, guest room and dark laundry room! In order to give the illusion of higher ceilings, the acoustical ceiling tiles were removed and everything was painted white. The renovated space is now used not only as extra living space, but also a room to entertain in. Photo Credit: Natan Shar of BHAMTOURS

Tablarauszug und Schubladen

KK Design Studio & Manufaktur

Premium Waschküche in Steingrau mit viel Stauraum, Maßanfertigung, Ecklösungen, Kleiner Küchenzeile, Schrank für Trockner und Waschmaschine
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Cologne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

Design ideas for a modern galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.

Judith's Whimsical Basement

Merrick Design and Build Inc.

David Merrick
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, open cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room Makeover

Paolucci Designs

This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Chauvet

Nick Lee Architecture

Michelle Wilson Photography
Medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, grey floors and beige worktops.

Paris - Tiny House Wabi-sabi sur les toits de Paris

Projet Wabi-sabi

Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
Small world-inspired single-wall utility room in Paris with an integrated sink, wood worktops, wood splashback, concrete flooring, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.

Uptown Manhattan Apartment

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, blue worktops and exposed beams.

Morningside bungalow

Meriwether Inc

1919 Bungalow remodel. Design by Meriwether Felt, photos by Susan Gilmore
Small traditional utility room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring and a dado rail.

Mid Century Modern Update

Outside Architecture

This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and grey floors.

Laundry Room Remodel - after

Emoh-Home Designers Inc.

after
Medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Bernal Heights 75

SF Design Build

Photography & Styling: Sarah E Owen https://sarahowenstudio.com/
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Grant Park Basement Remodel Portland, OR

McCall Design LLC

Stephen Cridland
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.

East Vancouver Passive House

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Columbus, Ohio Room Addition

NJW Construction

custom cabinets, Full view - obscure view interior doors - custom, industrial modern design Karli Moore Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Concrete 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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