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

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Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Fleming Island Home
Modern Fleming Island Home
BeeTree HomesBeeTree Homes
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Mexican Home Project
Mexican Home Project
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom Luxury Home with a Mexican inpsired style by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more inspirational photos!
NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
NW inspired Crest Meadows Residence
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a large modern separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pantry
Pantry
Mulberry's Design HouseMulberry's Design House
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white worktops.
Contemporary Townhouse Remodel in Hermosa Beach, CA.
Contemporary Townhouse Remodel in Hermosa Beach, CA.
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Our client approached us while he was in the process of purchasing his ½ lot detached unit in Hermosa Beach. He was drawn to a design / build approach because although he has great design taste, as a busy professional he didn’t have the time or energy to manage every detail involved in a home remodel. The property had been used as a rental unit and was in need of TLC. By bringing us onto the project during the purchase we were able to help assess the true condition of the home. Built in 1976, the 894 sq. ft. home had extensive termite and dry rot damage from years of neglect. The project required us to reframe the home from the inside out. To design a space that your client will love you really need to spend time getting to know them. Our client enjoys entertaining small groups. He has a custom turntable and considers himself a mixologist. We opened up the space, space-planning for his custom turntable, to make it ideal for entertaining. The wood floor is reclaimed wood from manufacturing facilities. The reframing work also allowed us to make the roof a deck with an ocean view. The home is now a blend of the latest design trends and vintage elements and our client couldn’t be happier! View the 'before' and 'after' images of this project at: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4189186/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-1 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4203075/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-2 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4216693/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-3 Features: subway tile, reclaimed wood floors, quartz countertops, bamboo wood cabinetry, Ebony finish cabinets in kitchen
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Cream Laundry Room with Corian Countertop ~ Medina, OH
Cream Laundry Room with Corian Countertop ~ Medina, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room remodel, we installed Medallion Gold Maple cabinets in the Dana Pointe Flat Panel door style in the Divinity Classic finish. Corian Solid Surface countertops in the Sahara color were installed. A Sterling Latitude Utility Sink in White with a Moen Camerist single handle pull out faucet in spot resist stainless.
Bosch Energy Star Washer & Dryer
Bosch Energy Star Washer & Dryer
K&N Appliance GalleryK&N Appliance Gallery
ENERGY STAR qualified compact laundry units offer flexible installation options and space to accommodate up to 18 full-size towels.
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Knob Hill
Knob Hill
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Gray Home
Gray Home
Creekside ConstructionCreekside Construction
Arne Loren
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Lauren Levant InteriorLauren Levant Interior
Clean white walls and organized shelving and storage create an elegant and practical laundry space just adjacent to the kitchen. Dave Bryce Photography
Eagle Pines New Construction
Eagle Pines New Construction
Woodland Designs, Inc.Woodland Designs, Inc.
Rustic u-shaped utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Homecrest Cabinetry: Entry and Laundry Room Cabinets
Homecrest Cabinetry: Entry and Laundry Room Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Refined Sycamore Kitchen/Great Room
Refined Sycamore Kitchen/Great Room
Silva Custom Construction, Inc.Silva Custom Construction, Inc.
Christian Murphy
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, medium hardwood flooring, raised-panel cabinets, beige walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse Pantry
Modern Farmhouse Pantry
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Kitchen innovation
Kitchen innovation
Kitchen Design Gallery, INCKitchen Design Gallery, INC
Shawn McCune
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Kansas City with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, granite worktops, grey walls and brown floors.
Southview
Southview
Sierra ProjectsSierra Projects
Ava Famili
Small classic laundry cupboard in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Callingham
Callingham
Detailing & Design by MyraDetailing & Design by Myra
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Medium 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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