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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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West End 2018 Parade Home
West End 2018 Parade Home
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a multi-functional space serving as side entrance, mudroom, laundry room and walk-in pantry all within in a footprint of 125 square feet. The mudroom wish list included a coat closet, shoe storage and a bench, as well as hooks for hats, bags, coats, etc. which we located on its own wall. The opposite wall houses the laundry equipment and sink. The front-loading washer and dryer gave us the opportunity for a folding counter above and helps create a more finished look for the room. The sink is tucked in the corner with a faucet that doubles its utility serving chilled carbonated water with the turn of a dial. The walk-in pantry element of the space is by far the most important for the client. They have a lot of storage needs that could not be completely fulfilled as part of the concurrent kitchen renovation. The function of the pantry had to include a second refrigerator as well as dry food storage and organization for many large serving trays and baskets. To maximize the storage capacity of the small space, we designed the walk-in pantry cabinet in the corner and included deep wall cabinets above following the slope of the ceiling. A library ladder with handrails ensures the upper storage is readily accessible and safe for this older couple to use on a daily basis. A new herringbone tile floor was selected to add varying shades of grey and beige to compliment the faux wood grain laminate cabinet doors. A new skylight brings in needed natural light to keep the space cheerful and inviting. The cookbook shelf adds personality and a shot of color to the otherwise neutral color scheme that was chosen to visually expand the space. Storage for all of its uses is neatly hidden in a beautifully designed compact package!
Large modern utility room with kitchenette
Large modern utility room with kitchenette
Eclectic InteriorsEclectic Interiors
This Utility room with well designed kitchenette was fitted in the basement in this fabulous house in Clapham. Tall units to the ceiling provide plenty of additional storage and house the mega-flow . Appliances to include integrated fridge/freezer, induction hob and oven were installed to provide a secondary kitchen in this large basement. - Rational kitchen units - in hard wearing finish - Light grey colour scheme in matt laminate - 20mm Quartz worktop - Back painted glass splashback Photo - Chris Snook (Chris Snook Photography)
Putney House
Putney House
EMR ArchitectureEMR Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Lake Cornelia Laundry
Lake Cornelia Laundry
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Sax Point
Sax Point
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Evergreen Ranch
Evergreen Ranch
Emily Tucker Design, IncEmily Tucker Design, Inc
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Duplex urbano
Duplex urbano
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Jordi Miralles
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
The Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo
Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc.
Traditional separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, vinyl flooring and blue cabinets.
Urban Lake View Queen Tudor
Urban Lake View Queen Tudor
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
Photo by Seth Hannula
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, pink walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, concrete flooring and white worktops.
Montefaro
Montefaro
Studio Henree LLCStudio Henree LLC
Design ideas for a small classic separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Genesee Modern Transitional
Genesee Modern Transitional
JFK Design-Build, LLCJFK Design-Build, LLC
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
1954 rambler in Mpls. gets a whole home facelift
1954 rambler in Mpls. gets a whole home facelift
Murphy Bros. Design | Build | RemodelMurphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel
New main floor laundry replaces unused "sunroom" space. LAUNDRY COUNTERTOPS: Caesarstone London Grey 5000H LAUNDRY BACKSPLASH: Mind Army BR Ceramic Subway Wall Tile - 3 x 10" LAUNDRY FLOORING: Mannington Adura Flex Villa Cement FXT421/Sandstone FXT420, 16x16 Squares, checkerboard pattern LAUNDRY SINK: Ruvati Nesta 14" Undermount single basin 16 ga stainless steel kitchen sink w/ basin rack & basket strainer. Finish: Stainless steel LAUNDRY FAUCET: Delta Mateo pull-down bar/prep faucet w/ magnetic docking spray head Laundry room Paint: Benjamin Moore "Collingwood" BM OC28
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.
Modern Santiago
Modern Santiago
Chelsea Lauren InteriorsChelsea Lauren Interiors
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
The New Prairie
The New Prairie
Barley|Pfeiffer ArchitectureBarley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media
JTL Home
JTL Home
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
Washer and dryer were placed on a raised platform. The home has both natural hickory and navy cabinets, so the washer and dryer tie into the home's color scheme.
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.
Lake Cornelia Laundry
Lake Cornelia Laundry
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Lake home
Lake home
DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn LumberDC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber
Laundry / Mud room off back entry with folding & work space. Simple door style blends with the older homes charm & molding details
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

Utility Room with Flat-panel 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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