Utility Room with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

Maple shaker style boot room and fitted storage cupboards installed in the utility room of a beautiful period property in Sefton Village. The centrepiece is the settle with canopy which provides a large storage area beneath the double flip up lids and hanging space for a large number of coats, hats and scalves. Handcrafted in Lancashire using solid maple. Photos: Ian Hampson (icadworx.co.uk)

Iron Horse Ranch (White Oak)

Adams Kirby Homes

Feiler Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, black walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House

Artichoke

A country house boot room designed to complement a Flemish inspired bespoke kitchen in the same property. The doors and drawers were set back within the frame to add detail, and the sink was carved from basalt. Primary materials: Hand painted tulipwood, Italian basalt, lost wax cast ironmongery.

Laundry Room with Two Sets of Washers and Dryers and Flat Panel Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Laundry Room with Two Sets of Washers and Dryers, Limestone tile floors and off-white Brookhaven flat panel cabinets.

Orinda Urban Modern Kitchen

Ridgecrest Designs

Situated in the wooded hills of Orinda lies an old home with great potential. Ridgecrest Designs turned an outdated kitchen into a jaw-dropping space fit for a contemporary art gallery. To give an artistic urban feel we commissioned a local artist to paint a textured "warehouse wall" on the tallest wall of the kitchen. Four skylights allow natural light to shine down and highlight the warehouse wall. Bright white glossy cabinets with hints of white oak and black accents pop on a light landscape. Real Turkish limestone covers the floor in a random pattern for an old-world look in an otherwise ultra-modern space.

Private Residence - Kent

Artisans of Devizes

Zoffia Limestone in a honed finish from Artisans of Devizes.
Design ideas for a modern utility room in Wiltshire with limestone flooring.

Alameda Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

We re-designed and renovated three bathrooms and a laundry/mudroom in this builder-grade tract home. All finishes were carefully sourced, and all millwork was designed and custom-built.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This basement level laundry room is one of two laundry rooms in this home. The basement level laundry is next to the two teenage boys' bedrooms, and it gets lots of use with football uniforms and ski clothes to wash! The fun blue cabinets add a modern touch and reflect the color scheme of the nearby gameroom. Large artwork and tiled subway walls add interest and texture, while limestone floors and concrete-look quartz countertops provide durability.

Atlanta Cottage

Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC

Christy Fassnacht
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.

Laundry Room

Lewis Alderson & Co.

Hand-made bespoke utility room with belfast sink & chrome hardware. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Hampshire with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Whispering Pines

Designs by Fulya

Photo of a small galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Newport Coast

SIDG Design

This laundry room housed double side by side washers and dryers, custom cabinetry and an island in a contrast finish. The wall tiles behind the washer and dryer are dimensional and the backsplash tile hosts a star pattern.

Villa di pietra nelle colline umbre

Arkproject Camaiti & Cangi

This is an example of an expansive rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Kitchens

DJB Photography

Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Other with a belfast sink and limestone flooring.

Point Loma Master Bath Addition

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Cocktails and fresh linens? This client required not only space for the washer and dryer in the master bathroom but a way to hide them. The gorgeous cabinetry is toped by a honed black slab that has been inset into the cabinetry top. Removable doors at the counter height allow access to water shut off. The cabinetry above houses supplies as well as clean linens and cocktail glasses. The cabinets at the top open to allow easy attic access. John Lennon Photography

Tudor 1924 remodel

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Tudor 1924 remodel

Monique Varsames Design, LLC

Small classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Mud Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops, tongue and groove walls and a submerged sink.

Casual Cottage Style - Laundry Room www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, wood splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, grey worktops and wood walls.

Utility Room with Limestone 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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