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Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Hewer Street, North Kensington, London, W10
Hewer Street, North Kensington, London, W10
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Up the stairs from the entrance hall, galleried walkways lead to the two bedrooms, both en suite, situated at opposite ends of the building, while a large open-plan central section acts as a study area. http://www.domusnova.com/properties/buy/2056/2-bedroom-house-kensington-chelsea-north-kensington-hewer-street-w10-theo-otten-otten-architects-london-for-sale/
1980's Memorial Area Remodel
1980's Memorial Area Remodel
Houston Home Staging and DesignHouston Home Staging and Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Houston with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Architectural Kitchens & BathsArchitectural Kitchens & Baths
Photo of a classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Steve Hamada
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Alabama Symphony Decorators Showhouse
Alabama Symphony Decorators Showhouse
Cantley & Company, Inc.Cantley & Company, Inc.
Jean Allsop
Photo of a medium sized classic utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Arthur Addition
Arthur Addition
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Transitional L-Shaped Kitchen
Transitional L-Shaped Kitchen
Toulmin Kitchen & BathToulmin Kitchen & Bath
Laundry room attached to the kitchen with lots of storage, drying racks, and large counter space.
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Birmingham with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and white worktops.
High Springs Custom Home
High Springs Custom Home
Golden Hammer ConstructionGolden Hammer Construction
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階の階段を上がったところに広がる洗濯コーナー。左に見える引き戸が浴室につながる。「この場所で洗濯をして室内干しも最小限の移動で行えます。その後カウンターでたたむことができます。クローゼットも2階にあって、便利です」と奥様は喜びます。
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial l-shaped utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Chic Laundry Room
Chic Laundry Room
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Give the illusion of a spacious laundry room by utilizing shelves, custom cabinets, and a pull-out ironing board.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Orange County with beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops and dark hardwood flooring.
Windward Side Complete Renovation
Windward Side Complete Renovation
R Clary Builders Inc.R Clary Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Hawaii with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern English Country Style
Modern English Country Style
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.
Country Classic Total Remodel
Country Classic Total Remodel
J. Vann, Residence DesignerJ. Vann, Residence Designer
An original downstairs study and bath were converted to a half bath off the foyer and access to the laundry room from the hall leading past the master bedroom. Access from both hall and m. bath lead through the laundry to the master closet which was the original study. R
B-Line Small 002 | mud room
B-Line Small 002 | mud room
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Olive Green Burlingame Mudroom
Olive Green Burlingame Mudroom
Atelier OleanaAtelier Oleana
Our clients wanted a full redo of their laundry room/mud room in nature colors. We were instantly inspired by this gorgeous olive green paint (Farrow and Ball Bancha) and the color took center stage in this inspired design. The Moroccan carpet brings the warmth and anchors the space and the white marble brings in the contemporary integrity.
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Preston Hollow | Over Downs | Laundry
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
The laundry room was placed between the front of the house (kitchen/dining/formal living) and the back game/informal family room. Guests frequently walked by this normally private area. Laundry room now has tall cleaning storage and custom cabinet to hide the washer/dryer when not in use. A new sink and faucet create a functional cleaning and serving space and a hidden waste bin sits on the right.
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
Laundry/Mudroom (Old Bridge,NJ)
NJ Custom ClosetsNJ Custom Closets
Carlos Class
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Dark 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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