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Utility Room with Green Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Guest House -Hartland, VT
Guest House -Hartland, VT
Housewright Construction Inc.Housewright Construction Inc.
This is an example of a rural single-wall separated utility room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
The Green Family Home
The Green Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
This is an example of a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with green walls and dark hardwood flooring.
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
Troy Miller Custom HomesTroy Miller Custom Homes
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
North Oaks - Traditional Kitchen, Laundry, Master Suite Remodel
North Oaks - Traditional Kitchen, Laundry, Master Suite Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photography: Scott Amundson Photography, LLC | Design: Mingle
This is an example of a beach style separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, green walls, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and dark hardwood flooring.
Laundry Room Organizers
Laundry Room Organizers
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation
Palm Beach, FL / Kitchen Renovation
MET InteriorsMET Interiors
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and green worktops.
Coastal Beach Retreat
Coastal Beach Retreat
Beaches WoodcraftsBeaches Woodcrafts
This area of the Laundry/Wine Grotto is devoted to the stack washer/ dryer and additional refrigeration. Completely hidden from view.
Photo of a large coastal u-shaped utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Colourful Laundry Room
Colourful Laundry Room
Personal Touch InteriorsPersonal Touch Interiors
This laundry room got a total makeover, starting with new ceiling height cupboards, white subway tiles behind the washer and dryer for easy cleaning. In addition changed out the existing vinyl flooring to hardwood to match the existing hardwood already on the main floor. New lighting, art work, sink and custom window treatment complete this room. Photo taken by: Personal Touch Interiors
Caulfield House
Caulfield House
Taylor KnightsTaylor Knights
European Laundry
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Gallery
Gallery
EURO-LINE APPLIANCES WESTEURO-LINE APPLIANCES WEST
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
White Plains Master on the Main Floor
White Plains Master on the Main Floor
Cathy Schlecter Design, Inc.Cathy Schlecter Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped laundry cupboard in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
North Bennington, VT Renovation
North Bennington, VT Renovation
Jack Miller ContractorsJack Miller Contractors
Satyan Devadoss
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boston with open cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Custom Barn Door/ Rolling Door
Custom Barn Door/ Rolling Door
Keenan HomesKeenan Homes
Photo of a medium sized utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry Room Remodel
Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry Room Remodel
The Cabinet CoveThe Cabinet Cove
Check out this gorgeous laundry room remodel!! The cabinets are painted white, maple wood cabinets with brown glaze from the Wolf Designer brand. Granite stone countertops were also added to make the room functional as well as beautiful. Designed and remodeled by the team at The Cabinet Cove store and CMB contractors in Medford NJ!!
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room has a side by side washer and dryer as well as a lot of counter space and above rack for hanging clothes.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
"Tuscan Estates" Model - Norris/Riverview Homes
"Tuscan Estates" Model - Norris/Riverview Homes
Norris Furniture & InteriorsNorris Furniture & Interiors
Photo of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Chads Design BuildChads Design Build
Photo of a medium sized eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Custom Barn Door/ Rolling Door
Custom Barn Door/ Rolling Door
Keenan HomesKeenan Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Green Walls 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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