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Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Emcy Interior DesignEmcy Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Cooper Woods 2 Story
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, brown floors, white worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and dark hardwood flooring.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography
Traditional New Jersey Home
Traditional New Jersey Home
Home Surplus Of KeyportHome Surplus Of Keyport
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
A Happy Place
A Happy Place
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Deborah Scannell - Saint Simons Island, GA
Design ideas for a nautical single-wall separated utility room with a submerged sink, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, beaded cabinets and blue cabinets.
Acton 8 Kitchen & Laundry
Acton 8 Kitchen & Laundry
Homestead KitchensHomestead Kitchens
Classic utility room in Boston with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wellborn Cabinet Gallery
Wellborn Cabinet Gallery
UserUser
Small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Bridgeport with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
LAUNDRY ROOM
LAUNDRY ROOM
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Interior Design by Donna Guyler Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Debra David Architect LLCDebra David Architect LLC
Photo of a small classic laundry cupboard in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, laminate countertops and grey worktops.
Tetherow, Bend Oregon
Tetherow, Bend Oregon
Visionary Homes Inc.Visionary Homes Inc.
Laundry room with dog was station. Industrial mop basin and pre-rinse faucet on a raised cabinet create the perfect dog wash station and multi-purpose sink.
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, a built-in sink and white walls.
Deerfield
Deerfield
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
2017 Parade of Homes
2017 Parade of Homes
HomStyl Interior DesignHomStyl Interior Design
Kathy M Photography
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mississauga Full Home Interior
Mississauga Full Home Interior
Gatti Brothers Ltd.Gatti Brothers Ltd.
Large classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Porcelain 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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