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Utility Room with an Integrated Sink and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Finchampstead- Family Home
Finchampstead- Family Home
Reyne DesignReyne Design
Fun and playful utility, laundry room with WC, cloak room.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Berkshire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
Photo of a medium sized classic utility room in Boston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
The Collingham Project
The Collingham Project
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
This is an example of a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood flooring and multicoloured worktops.
Casa Decor Madrid 2016
Casa Decor Madrid 2016
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Barcelona with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and an integrated sink.
Modern Makeover
Modern Makeover
RIC design buildRIC design build
This dated 80's home needed a major makeover inside and out. For the most part, the home’s footprint and layout stayed the same, but details and finishes were updated throughout and a few structural things - such as expanding a bathroom by taking space from a spare bedroom closet - were done to make the house more functional for our client. The exterior was painted a bold modern dark charcoal with a bright orange door. Carpeting was removed for new wood floor installation, brick was painted, new wood mantle stained to match the floors and simplified door trims. The kitchen was completed demoed and renovated with sleek cabinetry and larger windows. Custom fabricated steel railings make a serious statement in the entryway, updating the overall style of the house.
Caryks Road
Caryks Road
Pinnacle Custom Cabinet DesignPinnacle Custom Cabinet Design
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry with Stainless Steel Benchtop
Laundry with Stainless Steel Benchtop
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Sydney with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Contemporary & Chic
Contemporary & Chic
Florida Designer CabinetryFlorida Designer Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige floors.
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Johannings Custom CabinetsJohannings Custom Cabinets
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall laundry cupboard in Cleveland with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Harrison House
Harrison House
Tovey-Perry Co.Tovey-Perry Co.
Brenda Staples
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
ファッションブランドのショールームのよう！カリフォルニアスタイルのお家。
ファッションブランドのショールームのよう！カリフォルニアスタイルのお家。
Design House・F（古川工務店）Design House・F（古川工務店）
Photo of a coastal utility room in Other with an integrated sink, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Colour and texture
Colour and texture
Hobsons ChoiceHobsons Choice
Dog room - Loulou and Bettie also had their own brief for this project, separate to their owners’. They wanted a room accepting of mud and water with storage for their vast collection of collars and leads.
Bedford Show home
Bedford Show home
Essenare PropertiesEssenare Properties
Essenare Properties / Steve White - vsco.co/stevewhiite
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley laundry cupboard in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, pink walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
582 Sundahl Dr
582 Sundahl Dr
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
洗面＋キッチン：水廻りは近場に設置：リノベーション：東京都北区
洗面＋キッチン：水廻りは近場に設置：リノベーション：東京都北区
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
水廻りを近くに纏めると、動線が効率的になります。キッチン・トイレ・浴室・洗面、全て近くに纏めました。
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi single-wall utility room in Other with white walls, an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Davies
Davies
1TWO21TWO2
A traditional shaker kitchen with with touches of modern innovation. A fresh and comforting Farrow & Ball Mizzle in tone, with a mixture of satin iron knobs and cup handles. The classic Silestone Calacatta Gold work top and splash back and the must have Quooker Tap. The hidden washing machine and Dryer, gives the bulky but necessary appliances a welcome, in keeping home.
Batesford Ridge House
Batesford Ridge House
RT ArchitectsRT Architects
Photo of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Geelong with an integrated sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mushroom Shaker Kitchen
Mushroom Shaker Kitchen
Classic KitchensClassic Kitchens
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in London with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Room with a view
Room with a view
Sue EllinasSue Ellinas
A great space for getting organised and multi tasking this utility room provides lots of storage. The mirrored splash backs brings light to the space for a bright and airy space.
Muirfield Floor Refinishing
Muirfield Floor Refinishing
TLC OHIO, LTDTLC OHIO, LTD
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Columbus with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with an Integrated 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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