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Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue cabinets.
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Laundry and Butlers Pantry matched with beautiful light wooden flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Modern mood
Modern mood
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Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Natural Habitat
Natural Habitat
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Rustic separated utility room in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Conifer- Kiawah
Conifer- Kiawah
Harper Construction Inc.Harper Construction Inc.
William Quarrels
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture
West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture
Beckman 'sBeckman 's
Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
1341 RR
1341 RR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic separated utility room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors, red worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Palm Jumeirah Apartment
Palm Jumeirah Apartment
UserUser
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Glen Canyon Rd. Altadena, CA
Glen Canyon Rd. Altadena, CA
Cabinet CityCabinet City
ABH
Photo of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Multi purpose room with loads of storage for pantry items, laundry and mudroom to dump those dirty shoes at the end of the day.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
Multi purpose Room - Butlers Pantry, Laundry & Mud Room
UserUser
Butlers Pantry for additional pantry items and overflow to keep clutter hidden from main kitchen space.
Photo of a medium sized modern galley utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
1341 RR
1341 RR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rustic separated utility room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, yellow floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
1341 RR
1341 RR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic separated utility room with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors, red worktops, a wood ceiling and wood walls.

Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink 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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