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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Modern Timber Residence
Modern Timber Residence
Madison TaylorMadison Taylor
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms
Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms
Mariano & Co., LLCMariano & Co., LLC
Medium sized traditional utility room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Laundry
Laundry
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
Stained cabinets with tall appliances worked well with the rustic stone flooring.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Steve Gray Renovations Inc.Steve Gray Renovations Inc.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey walls.
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Lots of storage was needed by this family, they now have amble storage. There is also a little display space for family treasures. Photography by Libbie Martin
Laundry Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovations Perth
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Laundry Renovation, Wood and White Laundry, Wood Shelving, Brushed Brass Tapware, Ceramic Laundry Sink, Modern Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Terrazzo Tiles, Terrazzo Tiling, Mosaic Splashback, On the Ball Bathrooms, OTB Bathrooms, Renovations Perth
Mud / Laundry Room
Mud / Laundry Room
Bielinski HomesBielinski Homes
The Clemont, Plan 2117 - Transitional Style with 3-Car Garage
Photo of a medium sized traditional utility room in Milwaukee with dark wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Complete Home Transformation
Complete Home Transformation
Floor and Bath DesignFloor and Bath Design
This space was previously divided into 2 rooms, an office, and a laundry room. The clients wanted a larger laundry room so we took out the partition wall between the existing laundry and home office, and made 1 large laundry room with lots of counter space and storage. We also incorporated a doggy washing station as the client requested. To add some warmth to the space we decided to do walnut base cabinetry throughout, and selected tiles that had a touch of bronze and gold. The long fish scale backsplash tiles help add life and texture to the rest of the space.
Kensington Artist Remodel
Kensington Artist Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This laundry room is small yet powerful. The deco pattern flooring is a unique touch to this room. A granite countertop with raised panel cabinets and gold pulls make for a great prep area. This room provides everything you need to make a mundane task one of your favorites!
Steading
Steading
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Ashfield
Ashfield
Love Coming HomeLove Coming Home
Laundry - Tall cabinet to house ironing board, brooms with adjustable shelving Pull out laundry hampers Built in front loader and dryer with a space above for the clothes basket, etc Rose hold handles
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and dark wood cabinets.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
W Squared ConstructionW Squared Construction
Ceramic tile flooring
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Urbane shingle style Residence
Urbane shingle style Residence
Polsky Perlstein ArchitectsPolsky Perlstein Architects
Mark Schwartz Photography
Inspiration for a victorian u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
12 Whisper Rock Model
12 Whisper Rock Model
Bob Buescher HomesBob Buescher Homes
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room
Suzanne MacCrone RogersSuzanne MacCrone Rogers
Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. The laundry room has a fabulous white enamel and iron trough sink with double goose neck faucets - ideal for scrubbing dirty farmer's clothing. The cabinet and shelving were custom made using the reclaimed wood from the farm. A quartz counter for folding laundry is set above the washer and dryer. A ribbed glass panel was installed in the door to the laundry room, which was retrieved from a wood pile, so that the light from the room's window would flow through to the dressing room and vestibule, while still providing privacy between the spaces. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Hereford
Hereford
Stone Creek BuildingStone Creek Building
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, a built-in sink, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Multi-coloured Floors 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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