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Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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ASID Showcase House Laundry
ASID Showcase House Laundry
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.
Palazzo Lago
Palazzo Lago
Silliman CitySide HomesSilliman CitySide Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
Washing Room
Washing Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, brown floors and beige worktops.
White Thermofoil Cabinetry
White Thermofoil Cabinetry
JB Home Improvement, IncJB Home Improvement, Inc
Yorktowne Cabinetry manufactured by Elkay, USA
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Deerfield Laundry/Mudroom
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services Timeless transitional mudroom/laundry room, designed by Laura Kulas of Tiffany Brooks Interiors. Photographed by Kiley Humbert Photography
Gray Laundry Room
Gray Laundry Room
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors, grey worktops and granite worktops.
Ada Modern Classic
Ada Modern Classic
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and green worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Catherine Nguyen PhotographyCatherine Nguyen Photography
Catherine Nguyen Photography
This is an example of a traditional galley separated utility room in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
Astoria II - Custom Home Design in Naples, Florida
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Photos by Context Media/Naples, FL
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Frigidaire Appliances
Frigidaire Appliances
AJ MadisonAJ Madison
We love this bold color choice for the laundry room. Solid turquoise and white make an excellent combination in this bright, space-saving design.
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room
Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room
Marc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom RenovationsMarc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom Renovations
Whole House Renovation: Laundry Room 'After' Photo: Chris Bown
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pound Ridge Modern
Pound Ridge Modern
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Medium sized modern galley separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Pine Valley Drive
Pine Valley Drive
Webber Development & ConstructionWebber Development & Construction
McGinnis Leathers
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
South Boise Butler's Pantry
South Boise Butler's Pantry
Keilty Remodeling LLCKeilty Remodeling LLC
Our client wanted some additional storage and a place to store her mother's dishes so we created her dream of a butler's pantry in her utility room. We added the cabinets, countertop and backsplash, lighting, vent and also the granite shelf above the washer and dryer. Chris Keilty
St Henry Family Home
St Henry Family Home
Springhouse Architects, LLCSpringhouse Architects, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Denise Maloney Interior DesignDenise Maloney Interior Design
Cesar Rubio Photography
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with white cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls, black worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Shaker Cinder Cabinets
Shaker Cinder Cabinets
Custom Construction Imports, IncCustom Construction Imports, Inc
Expansive farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Roland Park Kitchen Addition, 2021
Roland Park Kitchen Addition, 2021
ADR Builders, Ltd.ADR Builders, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Archer Street Remodel
Archer Street Remodel
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Taupe cabinets, hanging racks, laundry sink overlooking backyard and lots of cabinetry.
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, granite splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.

Utility Room with Granite Worktops and Light 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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