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Utility Room with Vinyl Flooring and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Basement laundry idea that incorporates a double utility sink and enough cabinetry for storage purpose.
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
White laundry room with granite countertops and pedestals for washer & dryer.
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Hamptons on the Canals
Hamptons on the Canals
Rich Construction WARich Construction WA
Benchtops -Caesarstone Cupboards - Polytec Ascot Profile Trough - Zoe Eva Ceramic Trough Mixer - Zoe Positano
Inspiration for a large galley laundry cupboard in Perth with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, all types of cabinet finish, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, all types of ceiling, all types of wall treatment and feature lighting.
Hollybush, Welwyn Garden City Renovation
Hollybush, Welwyn Garden City Renovation
Seven Design ServiceSeven Design Service
The creation of a cleverly hidden Laundry Room in the kitchen allows for laundry to be done discreetly, keeping noise to a minimum & providing plenty of space for hanging & drying, allowing the kitchen to maintain its clean lines & remain modern & uncluttered.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
This multi purpose room is the perfect combination for a laundry area and storage area.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
small closet for a washer & dryer.
Photo of a small classic laundry cupboard in DC Metro with beige walls, vinyl flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Under stairs space is another great option for a small/medium size laundry.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Basement laundry idea that incorporates a double utility sink and enough cabinetry for storage purpose.
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Ashton, Maryland
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
This multi purpose room is the perfect combination for a laundry area and storage area.
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Dedicated space for laundry area only
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in DC Metro with white walls, an utility sink, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, feature lighting and vinyl flooring.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Neutral colors in this basement laundry room, that features washer and dryer side by side, a corner bench and a utility sink.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, feature lighting, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
This L-shape laundry cabinetry provides enough storage for all laundry products.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
Basement Remodeling in District Heights, MD
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
This L-shape laundry cabinetry provides enough storage for all laundry products.
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.
Hamptons on the Canals
Hamptons on the Canals
Rich Construction WARich Construction WA
Design ideas for a large galley laundry cupboard in Perth with raised-panel cabinets, all types of cabinet finish, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, all types of ceiling, all types of wall treatment and feature lighting.
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
Basement Finishing/Remodeling, Fairfax, Virginia
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Under stairs space is another great option for a small/medium size laundry.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.

Utility Room with Vinyl Flooring and Feature Lighting 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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