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

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Walnut Counter Top and Shelving with Space for Laundry Roll-Outs
Walnut Counter Top and Shelving with Space for Laundry Roll-Outs
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Inspiration for a country galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry room ideas
Laundry room ideas
Hoosier ClosetsHoosier Closets
Floor to ceiling storage with open shelving and a space to fold items. The long cabinet accommodates cleaning supplies such as mops & vacuum cleaners.
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Arcadia Traditional Ranch Home
Pankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZPankow Construction - Design/Remodeling - PHX, AZ
Jeff Beene
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
Balboa Oceanhome | Newport Beach
ExceptionalHomeExceptionalHome
This is an example of a large rural galley separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
River City Apartment Renovations and Furnishings
River City Apartment Renovations and Furnishings
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
Contemporary laundry cupboard in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
The perfect place to actually enjoy doing laundry!
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Waterfront Bungalow | Balboa Island California
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Photo of a large nautical galley separated utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong - Rustic Hardwood
Designer Floors by Nickel TileDesigner Floors by Nickel Tile
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Orlando with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mid-Century Whole House Redux
Mid-Century Whole House Redux
Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.
Photo By David Bader
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Enderly Terraces
Enderly Terraces
Goodwin Custom HomesGoodwin Custom Homes
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Restructuration d'un appartement en région parisienne - Projet Pompidou
Restructuration d'un appartement en région parisienne - Projet Pompidou
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and beige floors.
Menlo Park Craftsman
Menlo Park Craftsman
Design Really MattersDesign Really Matters
Photo of a classic utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and terracotta flooring.
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
White Floor to Ceiling Laundry Room
Paris Eden - Closet FactoryParis Eden - Closet Factory
Floor to ceiling cabinetry with a mixture of shelves provides plenty of storage space in this custom laundry room. Plenty of counter space for folding and watching your iPad while performing chores. Pet nook gives a proper space for pet bed and supplies. Space as pictured is in white melamine and RTF however we custom paint so it could be done in paint grade materials just as easily.
The Rustic Modern
The Rustic Modern
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Photo of a large country u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
North Fitzroy House
North Fitzroy House
DimpatDimpat
Jack Lovel
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
San Francisco Victorian
San Francisco Victorian
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Small traditional single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Lake House
Lake House
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Laundry room with custom bench and glass storage door. Dual washer and dryers.
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Gramercy Art Filled Home
Gramercy Art Filled Home
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Interior Design by Nina Carbone.
Inspiration for a contemporary utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Utility Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Terracotta 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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