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Mudan Interior DesignMudan Interior Design
Laundry room with concealed tray underneath the washer to comply with NYC building code.
Small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and yellow worktops.
Laundry room with tiled splashback
Laundry room with tiled splashback
ImprovaImprova
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood flooring, white cabinets, brown floors, white worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white walls.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Bench for the busy family
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Henderson's Wharf Penthouse
Henderson's Wharf Penthouse
Penza Bailey ArchitectsPenza Bailey Architects
PBA designed the renovation of this two story, 1,800 square foot, Henderson’s Wharf penthouse condominium in the historic Fell’s Point community to take advantage of the breathtaking views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The existing floor plan was configured with living spaces on the lower level, and bedrooms with terraces on the upper level: PBA inverted the layout by creating a generous foyer at the lower level entry with a stair leading to the living spaces on the upper level. The lower level was renovated for a master suite and guest bedroom, while the upper floor was converted to an open great room taking advantage of the breathtaking views of the Harbor (along with a powder room, office and laundry room). The project presented very difficult challenges since sanitary plumbing lines could not be relocated due to the unavailability of access from the unit below, so the design was forced to conform with existing lower level plumbing locations. In addition, PBA utilized computer aided design (BIM) to route ductwork throughout the unit due to extremely limited space.
5658 Modern Home
5658 Modern Home
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Twickenham full renovation and ground floor extension
Twickenham full renovation and ground floor extension
The RMR GroupThe RMR Group
Pippa Wilson Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Other Projects
Other Projects
Elite Kitchens and BathroomsElite Kitchens and Bathrooms
Laundry room update
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Concealed Laundry
Concealed Laundry
Brisbane Kitchens and BathroomsBrisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Premier WoodworkingPremier Woodworking
Lisa Brown - Photographer
Large contemporary galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hampton Cres
Hampton Cres
Detailing & Design by MyraDetailing & Design by Myra
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Cerused Oak & Painted Cabinets
Cerused Oak & Painted Cabinets
Walker WoodworkingWalker Woodworking
The stacked Wahser & Dryer gives this laundry room pleanty of space to get the job done. We also made a custom dog bowl to match. Photo Credits: WW Photography
Alabama Floor
Alabama Floor
EncoreEncore
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Complete home rennovation Berkshire
Complete home rennovation Berkshire
Deborah Law InteriorsDeborah Law Interiors
Jonathan Little
Inspiration for a contemporary galley utility room in Berkshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Annapolis whole house remodel
Annapolis whole house remodel
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Space saving custom laundry built in with granite top and white mop sink. Perfect space to tuck away your laundry appliances and allow for a folding storage area.
Shades of Grey
Shades of Grey
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
Phil Green
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and a built-in sink.
Victorian Farm House
Victorian Farm House
Migala Carpet OneMigala Carpet One
www.GregMiller.bhhsmichiganrealestate.com http://stagerightstaging.com/
Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive
Michele Bitter DesignsMichele Bitter Designs
Mark Roskams
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Summer Delight
Summer Delight
Millhouse & Co.Millhouse & Co.
Nicole Casper
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Morris Island
Morris Island
Bates WoodworkBates Woodwork
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Pauma Valley Residential Redesign
Pauma Valley Residential Redesign
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIORESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, 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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