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Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry with black towel racks
Laundry with black towel racks
UserUser
Zesta Kitchens
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops, flat-panel cabinets 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.
San Juan
San Juan
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
MLA photography - Erin Matlock
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Upper Black Eddy, PA - Mess Sink
Upper Black Eddy, PA - Mess Sink
River WoodcraftRiver Woodcraft
Inspiration for a medium sized country utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
North Judson, IN. Haas Maple Cabinetry. Laundry/Mudroom
Bailey's CabinetsBailey's Cabinets
Haas Cabinetry Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Whip Cream Door Style: Heartland Countertop: Laminate Perlato Granite color
Design ideas for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
Williamson James Homes LLCWilliamson James Homes LLC
Braevin
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey worktops.
Black Accents & Waterfall Wrap
Black Accents & Waterfall Wrap
TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior DesignerTSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Wellington with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Black Accents & Waterfall Wrap
Black Accents & Waterfall Wrap
TSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior DesignerTSdesigns - Kitchen Broker & Interior Designer
Photo of a large modern galley separated utility room in Wellington with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Viewscape
Viewscape
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Flexible laundry room, mudroom and panty. All spaces have plenty of built-in storage.
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Treasure Island Home
Treasure Island Home
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Design ideas for a nautical utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
HOUSE REMODEL: 50s Ranch Meets 21st Century
HOUSE REMODEL: 50s Ranch Meets 21st Century
Burge Builders, IncBurge Builders, Inc
This room was originally the old dining area located right off the kitchen and front seating room of this 50s style ranch home. The homeowner wanted to move the laundry area from the garage into the house and this room seemed like the perfect spot for it as it is located next to the garage. By building a wall and moving the plumbing, we were able to make this laundry space larger than it would be for a house of this size. On top of that, we were able to make a substantial sized pantry area and a house office area for the homeowner to work from.
HOUSE REMODEL: 50s Ranch Meets 21st Century
HOUSE REMODEL: 50s Ranch Meets 21st Century
Burge Builders, IncBurge Builders, Inc
This room was originally the old dining area located right off the kitchen and front seating room of this 50s style ranch home. The homeowner wanted to move the laundry area from the garage into the house and this room seemed like the perfect spot for it as it is located next to the garage. By building a wall and moving the plumbing, we were able to make this laundry space larger than it would be for a house of this size.
Viewscape
Viewscape
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Flexible laundry room, mudroom and panty. All spaces have plenty of built-in storage.
Design ideas for a classic galley utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and a submerged sink.
Cremorne Home, NSW
Cremorne Home, NSW
Blades & Co Pty LtdBlades & Co Pty Ltd
Photo of a galley utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey Worktops 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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