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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Belle, Doncaster East
Belle, Doncaster East
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
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.
Cranford-New Construction- Residential Project
Cranford-New Construction- Residential Project
CP DesignCP Design
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
This is an example of a small single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Oakville Modern House
Oakville Modern House
MILLWORXMILLWORX
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Barn Beam Bathroom
Barn Beam Bathroom
Paul Lafrance DesignPaul Lafrance Design
Designed & Built by Paul Lafrance Design.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Pops of Color
Pops of Color
Casey Hawthorne DesignCasey Hawthorne Design
Photo of a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Shaw Flooring
Shaw Flooring
Floor Coverings International - HillsboroughFloor Coverings International - Hillsborough
Photo of a large country single-wall separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
White tile backsplash
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
New Addition Multi Purpose Room
New Addition Multi Purpose Room
Shoreline Ornamental IronShoreline Ornamental Iron
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Lyall
Lyall
Homegirl Renovation Management + DesignHomegirl Renovation Management + Design
Dave Rempel
Large scandi u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboards Kitchen Bath DiscountersCupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Lake Albert Custom Home
Lake Albert Custom Home
Caliber LLCCaliber LLC
This is an example of a large nautical l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
North London Family Home
North London Family Home
Rial BuildRial Build
Dark wood veneered storage/utility cupboards with intergrated LED lighting
Medium sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, all types of ceiling and feature lighting.
North London Family Home
North London Family Home
Rial BuildRial Build
Light beige first floor utility area
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in London with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, all types of ceiling and feature lighting.
Matthies Builders
Matthies Builders
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Matthies Builders
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern mood
Modern mood
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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