Utility Room with Grey Walls and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Whole House Remodel and Master Bath Addition- Saratoga, CA

May Construction, Inc.

The pre-renovation structure itself was sound but lacked the space this family sought after. May Construction removed the existing walls that separated the overstuffed G-shaped kitchen from the living room. By reconfiguring in the existing floorplan, we opened the area to allow for a stunning custom island and bar area, creating a more bright and open space. Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction

Evandale kitchen, powder room, laundry and mudroom renovation

Legacy Builders Group

Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Transitional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with wood worktops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and grey walls.

Cozy Bungalow Remodel

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Photo by David Hiser
Medium sized separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Urban Farmhouse

DK Homes

This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.

Project 2867-2 Longfellow Minneapolis Basement Remodel + Laundry + Storage

Castle Building & Remodeling

This Arts & Crafts home in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis was built in 1926 and has all the features associated with that traditional architectural style. After two previous remodels (essentially the entire 1st & 2nd floors) the homeowners were ready to remodel their basement. The existing basement floor was in rough shape so the decision was made to remove the old concrete floor and pour an entirely new slab. A family room, spacious laundry room, powder bath, a huge shop area and lots of added storage were all priorities for the project. Working with and around the existing mechanical systems was a challenge and resulted in some creative ceiling work, and a couple of quirky spaces! Custom cabinetry from The Woodshop of Avon enhances nearly every part of the basement, including a unique recycling center in the basement stairwell. The laundry also includes a Paperstone countertop, and one of the nicest laundry sinks you’ll ever see. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.

Cozy Woodland Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

This petite laundry and mudroom does the job perfectly! I love the flooring my client selected! It isn't tile. It is actually a vinyl. Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios

The Brookfield at Saddle Ridge Estates

Landmark Homes

This spacious 2-story home with welcoming front porch includes a 3-car Garage with a mudroom entry complete with built-in lockers. Upon entering the home, the Foyer is flanked by the Living Room to the right and, to the left, a formal Dining Room with tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. The dramatic 2-story Foyer opens to Great Room with cozy gas fireplace featuring floor to ceiling stone surround. The Great Room opens to the Breakfast Area and Kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry, and granite countertops with tile backsplash. Sliding glass doors off of the Kitchen and Breakfast Area provide access to the backyard patio. Also on the 1st floor is a convenient Study with coffered ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts all 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a large Rec Room. The Owner's Suite with elegant tray ceiling and expansive closet includes a private bathroom with tile shower and whirlpool tub.

Yaeger Family Home

Design Craft Homes Inc

Photo of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Appel Residence | Laundry

West Coast Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Black Beauty

Roberta Wilson

Photo Credit: StorytellerPhotography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry Room

User

This laundry room features a stacked front-loaded washer and dryer plus plenty of storage shelving.
Inspiration for a small contemporary laundry cupboard in Calgary with grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer and lino flooring.

Laundry Room - Alliance, Ohio

Tailored Living serving Akron/Canton

The area under the counter top was left open to accommodate standing laundry baskets and a dog cage, hidden in the corner. The open corner cabinet leaves room to show off fun baskets and totes.

Victorian Transformation

In Ex Design

Credit: Photography by Matt Round Photography.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, multi-coloured floors, lino flooring and brown worktops.

Castle Rock Farm House

Rosemount Woods, Inc.

Small traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.

Waterfall

Rezac Construction

Alan Jackson- Jackson Studios
Medium sized separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Kayerødsgade

Din Mægler

Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian utility room in Aalborg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, lino flooring and grey floors.

Practical Laundry Space

S&D Renovations Inc.

Elements and style from the main space are continued once again in the spacious laundry room, where an enlarged entryway makes access very easy.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Stonegate at Rush Creek - Fall 2017 Model Home

Iverson Homes

Laundry Room with Front Load Washer & Dryer
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Utility Room with Grey Walls and Lino 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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