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Utility Room with Laminate Floors and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
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Waters Edge RenovationsWaters Edge Renovations
Laundry Room Remodel With New Shiplap, Cabinets, Butcher Block Shelves & Folding Table
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Driftwood Cottage
Driftwood Cottage
Home at 2 DesignHome at 2 Design
Clean white shiplap, a vintage style porcelain hanging utility sink and simple open furnishings make make laundry time enjoyable. An adjacent two door closet houses all the clutter of cleaning supplies and keeps them out of sight. An antique giant clothespin hangs on the wall, an iron rod allows for hanging clothes to dry with the fresh air from three awning style windows.
Chatsworth Residence Renovation
Chatsworth Residence Renovation
David Stumpf Architecture LLCDavid Stumpf Architecture LLC
The Chatsworth Residence was a complete renovation of a 1950's suburban Dallas ranch home. From the offset of this project, the owner intended for this to be a real estate investment property, and subsequently contracted David to develop a design design that would appeal to a broad rental market and to lead the renovation project. The scope of the renovation to this residence included a semi-gut down to the studs, new roof, new HVAC system, new kitchen, new laundry area, and a full rehabilitation of the property. Maintaining a tight budget for the project, David worked with the owner to maintain a high level of craftsmanship and quality of work throughout the project.
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Upgraded Gray Maple Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Upgraded Gray Maple Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Industrial Grey Door Style: Lancaster Square Counter top: VT Quartz, Eased edge detail, Silicone back splash, Palazzo color
Home remodel - Flooring, Kitchen, Laundry and Bathrooms
Home remodel - Flooring, Kitchen, Laundry and Bathrooms
Symmetry Builders CorpSymmetry Builders Corp
New laundry room from floor to ceiling
Inspiration for a medium sized modern utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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J.R. Heflin Cabinet ShopJ.R. Heflin Cabinet Shop
This is an example of a country utility room with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
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7CF8C8CC-BF83-41AA-A82B-43E85306188A.jpg
Wandering RootsWandering Roots
Tiny house laundry and desk
Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Peg rail in utility
Peg rail in utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Utility and mud room
Utility and mud room
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
Shaker utility
Shaker utility
First Sense InteriorsFirst Sense Interiors
A utility doesn't have to be utilitarian! This narrow space in a newly built extension was turned into a pretty utility space, packed with storage and functionality to keep clutter and mess out of the kitchen.
IMG_0779.HEIC
IMG_0779.HEIC
Waters Edge RenovationsWaters Edge Renovations
Laundry Room Remodel With New Shiplap, Cabinets, Butcher Block Shelves & Folding Table
Medium sized classic utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Upgraded Gray Maple Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Upgraded Gray Maple Kitchen. Haas Signature Collection
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Industrial Grey Door Style: Lancaster Square Counter top: VT Quartz, Eased edge detail, Silicone back splash, Palazzo color
IMG_0777.HEIC
IMG_0777.HEIC
Waters Edge RenovationsWaters Edge Renovations
Laundry Room Remodel With New Shiplap, Cabinets, Butcher Block Shelves & Folding Table
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Utility Room with Laminate Floors and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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