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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Caldera Springs - Trailmere Circle
Caldera Springs - Trailmere Circle
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Full Farmhouse Remodel
Black & White InteriorsBlack & White Interiors
Small rural single-wall separated utility room in Austin with distressed cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Full Home Remodel, Orange County, CA
Transitional Full Home Remodel, Orange County, CA
Turn Key RemodelTurn Key Remodel
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Place for Everything.
A Place for Everything.
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Extra deep drawers and a concealed trash bin are centered between two tall cabinets. Their size was determined by the existing granite top left over from a kitchen renovation. The entire space was designed around the two granite remnants from the kitchen island and cook-top's back-splash. We love using American Made cabinets: these beauties were created by the craftsmen at Young Furniture. Photo By Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
Private Residence Muskoka
Private Residence Muskoka
Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.
Robert Nelson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Meridian - Fully Custom Transitional Cabinetry in New Build
Meridian - Fully Custom Transitional Cabinetry in New Build
Integri KitchensIntegri Kitchens
Nickels Custom Cabinetry Doorstyle: Huntington Species: Alder Finish: Cloud White Special Finish: Country 2 w/ Charcoal
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
White Concrete Reproduction & Arizona Pine Reproduction
White Concrete Reproduction & Arizona Pine Reproduction
Kutchenhaus CardiffKutchenhaus Cardiff
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Cardiff with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Acreage
Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Acreage
Design Kitchens & CountertopsDesign Kitchens & Countertops
Simple laundry room to meet all your needs.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Whychus Creek in Sisters, Oregon
Whychus Creek in Sisters, Oregon
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
The home's combination laundry and mudroom.
Medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a submerged sink, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Debordieu Traditional New Construction
Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.Elizabeth Taylor Satterfield Interior Design, Inc.
Greg Butler
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Charleston with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fancy Footwork
Fancy Footwork
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCDelicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC
At the end of the appliances a display and storage space was custom designed...The size was determined by the existing granite top left over from a kitchen renovation. The entire space was designed around the two granite remnants: this one (shown here) was previously from a full height back-splash behind the cook-top. From the hallway the decorative feet are visible; not your typical laundry space. We love using American Made cabinets: these beauties were created by the craftsmen at Young Furniture. Photo by Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Utility Room with Distressed 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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