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Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a warmth and richness - true scandi feel.
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room ideas
Laundry room ideas
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Floor to ceiling storage with open shelving and a space to fold items. The long cabinet accommodates cleaning supplies such as mops & vacuum cleaners.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
The homeowners were delighted at the prospect of having their poorly functioning laundry room reconfigured to allow for more hanging space and storage. What they didn’t expect was a year-long wait for cabinets delayed by the pandemic. Imported from Spain, the cabinets were selected for their modern slab-style doors and customizability; but marooned on a maritime vessel for what seemed an eternity, the project called for unparalleled patience from the clients. In the meantime, the washer and dryer were relocated to the opposite side of the room to allow for counter space on either side of the sink. Hardwood floors were replaced with Spanish-inspired encaustic tiles for a playful element while adding color. Blue and whited striped café window panels allow an abundance of natural light while adding privacy from neighboring houses. Pom-pom trim and perching bird finials adorn the drapery hardware. The Diego Grand Classical lantern in gilded iron completes the delightful composition. Cheers to improved sudsing and the virtue of patience!
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
FloorcraftFloorcraft
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors, raised-panel cabinets and grey worktops.
Modern White
Modern White
Wood Visions, IncWood Visions, Inc
This bright and cheerful laundry room is well organized and functional. With open cabinet boxes for laundry baskets, tip out tray under the sink for laundry scrub brushes, and a rod to hang your clothes, doing the laundry is less of a bothersome task.
BEFORE!
BEFORE!
Chic Alors Decor & DesignChic Alors Decor & Design
Laundry room in need of a reno! Removing the stackable and laundry sink, we used the existing footprint for plumbing and venting.
Design ideas for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
150m2 LYON
150m2 LYON
Emmanuelle CohendetEmmanuelle Cohendet
La buanderie/chaufferie est très compacte mais a permis tous les équipements d'une grande, jusqu'à l'étendoir qui remonte au plafond.
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Buanderie
Buanderie
Atelier JOIAtelier JOI
Nous avons créé à gauche de la douche un espace buanderie avec la machine à laver, un plan de travail pour plier les vetement et poser un panier à linge ainsi qu'un grand placard pour ranger les serviettes, et les produits ménagers.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White cabinetry teamed with timber laminate benchtop creates a true scandinavian vibe.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a scandi feel. Even the family furry friend loves this space!
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry with loads of storage space.
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
The perfect vibe for a scandi style laundry.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
FloorcraftFloorcraft
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
This timber laminate benchtop is gorgeous teamed with white cabinetry.
Medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern White
Modern White
Wood Visions, IncWood Visions, Inc
With the side by side washer and dryer built in, one is able to utilize the space in this small laundry room with a counter above the washer and dryer.
Laundry Reno
Laundry Reno
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
White and timber laundry creating a perfect space.
This is an example of a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern White
Modern White
Wood Visions, IncWood Visions, Inc
Having the above cupboards gives more storage space.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, terracotta flooring and grey floors.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Terracotta 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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