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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large classic galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Open Concept Basement Development
Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hallway Laundry Space
Hallway Laundry Space
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
Barnett Design Build utilized space from small existing closets to create room for a second floor laundry area in the upper stair hall, which can be concealed by a sliding barn door when not in use. The door adds interest and contemporary style in what might otherwise be a long, unadorned wall. Construction by MACSContracting of Bloomfield, NJ. Smart home technology by Total Home. Photo by Greg Martz.
Ponsonby laundry
Ponsonby laundry
Suzanne Allen DesignSuzanne Allen Design
A generous laundry utility room with stainless steel benches and under bench appliances.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
5831 Residence
5831 Residence
FORWARD Design | ArchitectureFORWARD Design | Architecture
Photos by Bob Greenspan Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Kansas City with white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
FISH LAKE - RESIDENTIAL REMODEL
FISH LAKE - RESIDENTIAL REMODEL
Inspired By Design, LLCInspired By Design, LLC
We took a main level laundry room off the garage and moved it directly above the existing laundry more conveniently located near the 2nd floor bedrooms. The laundry was tucked into the unfinished attic space. Custom Made Cabinetry with laundry basket cubbies help to keep this busy family organized.
A casa di Silvio
A casa di Silvio
L’Opera RistrutturazioniL’Opera Ristrutturazioni
Design ideas for a contemporary laundry cupboard in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Modern Remodel Pleasanton
Culbertson InteriorsCulbertson Interiors
Douglas Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Magnificent
Magnificent
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
Sean Litchfield
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Yaletown Loft Penthouse
Yaletown Loft Penthouse
UserUser
Small urban galley separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Granite
Granite
Integrated Resources GroupIntegrated Resources Group
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Fresh Farmhouse
Fresh Farmhouse
Becky Rose DesignBecky Rose Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Dramatic Textures
Dramatic Textures
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
virginiarobertsphotography.com
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Laundry Room Storage
Laundry Room Storage
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
B-Line Small 002 | mud room
B-Line Small 002 | mud room
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large traditional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Montclair
Montclair
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Hollywood Whole House Renovation and Deep Energy Retrofit
Hollywood Whole House Renovation and Deep Energy Retrofit
BirdsmouthBirdsmouth
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Dark 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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