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Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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DiCicco
DiCicco
Florida Designer CabinetryFlorida Designer Cabinetry
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink and brown floors.
Washer/Dryer storage
Washer/Dryer storage
Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.Sherri Agnew / The Design Line Inc.
Brenda Staples Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
квартира с одной спальней Москва
квартира с одной спальней Москва
Special-styleSpecial-style
www.special-style.ru
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.
London Garden Room
London Garden Room
Eckford Chong DesignEckford Chong Design
This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.
Retro Mid Century
Retro Mid Century
Interior InspirationsInterior Inspirations
This is an example of a small retro single-wall utility room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Red Ledges Lot 417
Red Ledges Lot 417
PureHaven HomesPureHaven Homes
Design ideas for a traditional galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Laundry room with office nook.
Large farmhouse galley utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Oakton, VA
Oakton, VA
Monarch Design & RemodelingMonarch Design & Remodeling
Jon W. Miller Photography
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink and beige walls.
Our Work
Our Work
Fashion By Design CabinetryFashion By Design Cabinetry
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and light wood cabinets.
Wooded Lake House Renovation
Wooded Lake House Renovation
Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + designElizabeth Herrmann architecture + design
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Modern Farmhouse Home Addition in Vienna VA
Bianco RenovationsBianco Renovations
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mount Martha Project
Mount Martha Project
UserUser
White and timber laminate laundry matched with white penny royal tiling compliments this space perfectly.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Rustic Lake House
Rustic Lake House
Shannon Design Enterprises, Inc.Shannon Design Enterprises, Inc.
This unique cabin began as an ordinary ranch house with a million dollar Lake Norfork view. The layout was chopped up with too small of kitchen and baths. One bath that served two bedrooms was only accessible through one bedroom. We valted all of the ceilings and finished them with wood. Only closing in the porch, we rearranged the entire house. It is not only dramatic, it is functional and full of excellent craftsmanship. Howard Shannon drew all of the plans. Photos by Claudia Shannon Claudia Shannon
London Garden Room
London Garden Room
Eckford Chong DesignEckford Chong Design
This 3 storey mid-terrace townhouse on the Harringay Ladder was in desperate need for some modernisation and general recuperation, having not been altered for several decades. We were appointed to reconfigure and completely overhaul the outrigger over two floors which included new kitchen/dining and replacement conservatory to the ground with bathroom, bedroom & en-suite to the floor above. Like all our projects we considered a variety of layouts and paid close attention to the form of the new extension to replace the uPVC conservatory to the rear garden. Conceived as a garden room, this space needed to be flexible forming an extension to the kitchen, containing utilities, storage and a nursery for plants but a space that could be closed off with when required, which led to discrete glazed pocket sliding doors to retain natural light. We made the most of the north-facing orientation by adopting a butterfly roof form, typical to the London terrace, and introduced high-level clerestory windows, reaching up like wings to bring in morning and evening sunlight. An entirely bespoke glazed roof, double glazed panels supported by exposed Douglas fir rafters, provides an abundance of light at the end of the spacial sequence, a threshold space between the kitchen and the garden. The orientation also meant it was essential to enhance the thermal performance of the un-insulated and damp masonry structure so we introduced insulation to the roof, floor and walls, installed passive ventilation which increased the efficiency of the external envelope. A predominantly timber-based material palette of ash veneered plywood, for the garden room walls and new cabinets throughout, douglas fir doors and windows and structure, and an oak engineered floor all contribute towards creating a warm and characterful space.
Starr Laundry room
Starr Laundry room
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Two-Toned Warm Kitchen Remodel
Two-Toned Warm Kitchen Remodel
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Ahmann Design, Inc.Ahmann Design, Inc.
Laundry with white modern cabinets
Photo of a small country galley separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
Contemporary Laundry Room with Soapstone Counter
emma delonemma delon
Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and black worktops.
Little Base
Little Base
Junior Arce Diseño & ArquitecturaJunior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura
Junior Arce
Photo of a small world-inspired single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Alair Homes Mooresville Farmhouse
Alair Homes Mooresville Farmhouse
Jim Schmid PhotographyJim Schmid Photography
Photo by Jim Schmid Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse utility room in Charlotte with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Medium Hardwood 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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