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

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Orange Laundry
Orange Laundry
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Hot water service is concealed inside a walk in cupboard to the right of external door making for a very tidy room. Photo by Brent Young Photography
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Addition | Lower Gwynedd
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
design, sink, laundry, appliance, dryer, household, decor, washer, clothing, window, washing, housework, wash, luxury, contemporary
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Woodside
Woodside
Bailey General Contracting Co, Inc.Bailey General Contracting Co, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Habor Springs, City Escape
Habor Springs, City Escape
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
Interior Designer: Colleen Gahry-Robb
Inspiration for a traditional galley laundry cupboard in Detroit with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
3226 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, VA
3226 Hanes Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Welcome to 3226 Hanes Avenue in the burgeoning Brookland Park Neighborhood of Richmond’s historic Northside. Designed and built by Richmond Hill Design + Build, this unbelievable rendition of the American Four Square was built to the highest standard, while paying homage to the past and delivering a new floor plan that suits today’s way of life! This home features over 2,400 sq. feet of living space, a wraparound front porch & fenced yard with a patio from which to enjoy the outdoors. A grand foyer greets you and showcases the beautiful oak floors, built in window seat/storage and 1st floor powder room. Through the french doors is a bright office with board and batten wainscoting. The living room features crown molding, glass pocket doors and opens to the kitchen. The kitchen boasts white shaker-style cabinetry, designer light fixtures, granite countertops, pantry, and pass through with view of the dining room addition and backyard. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, a full bath and laundry area. The master bedroom has a gorgeous en-suite with his/her vanity, tiled shower with glass enclosure and a custom closet. This beautiful home was restored to be enjoyed and stand the test of time.
Laundry Room & Pantry
Laundry Room & Pantry
Harwood KitchensHarwood Kitchens
Updated Laundry & Pantry room. This customer needed extra storage for her laundry room as well as pantry storage as it is just off of the kitchen. Storage for small appliances was a priority as well as a design to maximize the space without cluttering the room. A new sink cabinet, upper cabinets, and a broom pantry were added on one wall. A small bench was added to set laundry bins while folding or loading the washing machines. This allows for easier access and less bending down to the floor for a couple in their retirement years. Tall pantry units with rollout shelves were installed. Another base cabinet with drawers and an upper cabinet for crafting items as included. Better storage inside the closet was added with rollouts for better access for the lower items. The space is much better utilized and offers more storage and better organization.
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The family printer was hidden behind cabinet doors and placed on a rollout so the scanner/copier function could still be utilized. Two rollouts were placed above and keep extra paper and print cartridges nice and organized.
Indian Peak Project
Indian Peak Project
Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Large classic laundry cupboard in New York with a belfast sink, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
2632 W Wilshire
2632 W Wilshire
Sudderth DesignSudderth Design
EUROPEAN MODERN MASTERPIECE! Exceptionally crafted by Sudderth Design. RARE private, OVERSIZED LOT steps from Exclusive OKC Golf and Country Club on PREMIER Wishire Blvd in Nichols Hills. Experience majestic courtyard upon entering the residence. Aesthetic Purity at its finest! Over-sized island in Chef's kitchen. EXPANSIVE living areas that serve as magnets for social gatherings. HIGH STYLE EVERYTHING..From fixtures, to wall paint/paper, hardware, hardwoods, and stones. PRIVATE Master Retreat with sitting area, fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to spacious covered patio. Master bath is STUNNING! Floor to Ceiling marble with ENORMOUS closet. Moving glass wall system in living area leads to BACKYARD OASIS with 40 foot covered patio, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, outdoor bath, and premier pool w/sun pad and hot tub! Well thought out OPEN floor plan has EVERYTHING! 3 car garage with 6 car motor court. THE PLACE TO BE...PICTURESQUE, private retreat.
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Laundry Closet
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. The kitty litter box was located to the left of the closet on the floor - see before photo. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. A Kitchen That Works LLC
Schrock Cabinets
Schrock Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, medium hardwood flooring and grey walls.
Colorful Family Home Remodel
Colorful Family Home Remodel
Bennett Design Co.Bennett Design Co.
This project features a six-foot addition on the back of the home, allowing us to open up the kitchen and family room for this young and active family. These spaces were redesigned to accommodate a large open kitchen, featuring cabinets in a beautiful sage color, that opens onto the dining area and family room. Natural stone countertops add texture to the space without dominating the room. The powder room footprint stayed the same, but new cabinetry, mirrors, and fixtures compliment the bold wallpaper, making this space surprising and fun, like a piece of statement jewelry in the middle of the home. The kid's bathroom is youthful while still being able to age with the children. An ombre pink and white floor tile is complimented by a greenish/blue vanity and a coordinating shower niche accent tile. White walls and gold fixtures complete the space. The primary bathroom is more sophisticated but still colorful and full of life. The wood-style chevron floor tiles anchor the room while more light and airy tones of white, blue, and cream finish the rest of the space. The freestanding tub and large shower make this the perfect retreat after a long day.
Twin Hollows
Twin Hollows
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Lavista Park Laundry Room
Lavista Park Laundry Room
Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.
Photo By Gannon
This is an example of a traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Pomezia
Pomezia
Frederick Custom Homes, Inc.Frederick Custom Homes, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bentleigh Residence- Stage 2
Bentleigh Residence- Stage 2
Logie InteriorsLogie Interiors
May Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Entry and Mudroom
Entry and Mudroom
Russell Room RemodelersRussell Room Remodelers
Jeff Russell
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and shaker cabinets.
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Grey Walls and Medium 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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