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Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Mudroom off entryway
Mudroom off entryway
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in New York with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Light & Airy Laundry
Light & Airy Laundry
Dwell Design CoDwell Design Co
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
Inspiration for a small single-wall laundry cupboard in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Small modern galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Master Bathroom, Laundry, and Bedroom Renovation In South Tampa
Master Bathroom, Laundry, and Bedroom Renovation In South Tampa
DCI Home ImprovementsDCI Home Improvements
Laundry room renovation in South Tampa.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Maison en Blanc New Build
Maison en Blanc New Build
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Seymour Custom Build
Seymour Custom Build
Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.Twin Peaks Construction, Inc.
Two bedroom self contained guest suite.
Expansive modern l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
This is an example of a small single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial
Lake DuBay Multiple Story Condo - Industrial
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Inspiration for a small urban laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Ramsden Reno
Ramsden Reno
BSW DesignBSW Design
Nicole Millard
Large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Adosado en Monterozas
Adosado en Monterozas
Crea SpaciosCrea Spacios
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Madrid with white walls, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Mud Room with dark gray bench and charging station. Barn door with an X to close to keep messes behind close doors.
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Warwickshire Home Renovation
Warwickshire Home Renovation
Alexandra J Davies PhotographyAlexandra J Davies Photography
Utility room with integrated appliances
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Ocean Beach San Diego Remodel
Design InterventionDesign Intervention
Laundry room
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
1961 Ranch House Remodel and Update
1961 Ranch House Remodel and Update
Tulsa Design TherapyTulsa Design Therapy
Gary Posselt Frosted French Doors lead to main kitchen. Service room leads to garage. Includes washer/dryer, deep sink, counters, stock pot tall cabinet storage, cleaning and audio closet, counter for folding clothes and hanging bar.
Ramsden Reno
Ramsden Reno
BSW DesignBSW Design
Nicole Millard
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Home Addition
Home Addition
First Class Construction Inc.First Class Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Beach Vibes
Beach Vibes
Cristal SaucedoCristal Saucedo
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style single-wall separated utility room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey 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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