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Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Plywood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Soft Grey Kitchen and Utility
Soft Grey Kitchen and Utility
Herringbone KitchensHerringbone Kitchens
David Rannard
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Kent with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Manor of StyleManor of Style
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
Thunder Spring Residences
Thunder Spring Residences
Magleby Construction - Sun ValleyMagleby Construction - Sun Valley
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Puesta Del Sol
Puesta Del Sol
April BallietteApril Balliette
Medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Suzanne Tullock Interiors
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Golden Hour Garden
Golden Hour Garden
Interiors by HerlongInteriors by Herlong
Inspiration for a small mediterranean galley separated utility room in Charleston with green cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
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 retro 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.
Canterbury Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry
Canterbury Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Inspiration for a small classic galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The Varese
The Varese
Comerio HomesComerio Homes
The Varese Plan by Comerio Corporation 4 Bedroom, 3 bath Story 1/2 Plan. This floor plan boasts around 2600 sqft on the main and 2nd floor level. This plan has the option of a 1800 sqft basement finish with 2 additional bedrooms, Hollywood bathroom, 10' bar and spacious living room
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Palo Alto Contemporary 2015
Palo Alto Contemporary 2015
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Laundry machines are housed in a hallway closet central to bathrooms. Photography: Mark Pinkerton vi360
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Roland Park Kitchen Addition, 2021
Roland Park Kitchen Addition, 2021
ADR Builders, Ltd.ADR Builders, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Inspiration for a rural single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls and white 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.
Victorian Terrace Renovation & Extension - Brixton
Victorian Terrace Renovation & Extension - Brixton
Nothing Is Not NothingNothing Is Not Nothing
Kitchen detail
This is an example of a medium sized victorian single-wall separated utility room in London with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Legacy - Marion
Legacy - Marion
Skogman HomesSkogman Homes
Corridor Home Photos - Brian Hall
Photo of a large classic utility room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Onslow Gardens
Onslow Gardens
Aube InteriorsAube Interiors
This is an example of a small utility room in London with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Angolo lavanderia
Angolo lavanderia
MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTOMATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO
Ripostiglio con lavatrice e asciugatrice in colonna collocato di fronte al bagno padronale. Pavimento in parquet, rovere naturale.
Design ideas for a small scandi single-wall separated utility room in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Oakville Modern House
Oakville Modern House
MILLWORXMILLWORX
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Plywood 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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