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

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Newpark Drive, Newmarket
Newpark Drive, Newmarket
Kabinetry Design StudioKabinetry Design Studio
Small classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Strathcona County Renovation II
Strathcona County Renovation II
Gentry Home BuildersGentry Home Builders
Nicole Reid Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Absolute Black Honed Granite Laundry Room
Absolute Black Honed Granite Laundry Room
Stone Surfaces Inc.Stone Surfaces Inc.
Remodeling your home? Don't overlook the laundry room! Our Absolute Black Honed granite added function and style to this once neglected space.
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
The Strittmatter Residence
The Strittmatter Residence
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Living Stone Construction & ID.ology Interior Design
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
North Street Winter 2014
North Street Winter 2014
Monica MacKenzie Design BuildMonica MacKenzie Design Build
Jeff Thiebault
Galley utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Kitchens
Custom Kitchens
GK Interior Solutions Inc.GK Interior Solutions Inc.
Painted white shaker kitchen with granite countertops. Custom laundry room and pantry to match provides an extension of the kitchen.
Inspiration for a country l-shaped utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
2016 Spring Parade Home
2016 Spring Parade Home
Innovative Custom HomesInnovative Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Boise with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
LAUNDRY & BATH (MOORE RENOVATION)
LAUNDRY & BATH (MOORE RENOVATION)
Highline Designs LLCHighline Designs LLC
Rendering's by Highline Designs
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
1950's Charmer
1950's Charmer
Bronwyn Fargo Home Design and Consulting LLCBronwyn Fargo Home Design and Consulting LLC
Bronwyn Fargo Photography
Design ideas for a small utility room in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Washer and Dryer Space
Washer and Dryer Space
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
This laundry room is doorless - completely open to the kitchen on one side and a hallway on the other end.
Small contemporary utility room in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room - Wallingford CT First Floor Remodel
Laundry Room - Wallingford CT First Floor Remodel
Bencar Building Systems, LLCBencar Building Systems, LLC
A little-used three-season room was insulated and sheetrocked for a laundry room and half bathroom to enlarge the kitchen
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Bridgeport with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
9607 BW
9607 BW
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a traditional utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
National Modern | The Enclave at Heatherstone | Owensboro, KY
National Modern | The Enclave at Heatherstone | Owensboro, KY
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Lot 55 - Woods at Landherr
Lot 55 - Woods at Landherr
Bentley Construction LLCBentley Construction LLC
This is an example of a rural single-wall separated utility room in Huntington with an utility sink, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation
Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation
Special AdditionsSpecial Additions
Special Additions Medallion Cabinetry Gold Series Potters Mill - Flat Panel Sea Salt Tops: Caesarstone - Black Tempal
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
A Better ClosetA Better Closet
Large modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Birmingham with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Fabulous First Floor
Fabulous First Floor
Dream HouseDream House
Jacqueline Binkley
Inspiration for a classic utility room in DC Metro with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Dallas Modern Remodel
Dallas Modern Remodel
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
Modern galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Cooked to Perfection
Cooked to Perfection
Kindred Interior StudiosKindred Interior Studios
Design ideas for a farmhouse utility room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation
Special Additions | Hackettstown, NJ | Dining Room/Laundry Room Transformation
Special AdditionsSpecial Additions
Special Additions Medallion Cabinetry Gold Series Potters Mill - Flat Panel Sea Salt Tops: Caesarstone - Black Tempal
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey splashback.

Utility Room with Grey Walls 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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