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Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
With this fun wallpaper by Stroheim and this view, who would imagine laundry a chore in this charming laundry room? Cabinetry by Ascent Fine Cabinetry.
Fort Worth Georgian
Fort Worth Georgian
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Forth Worth Georgian Laundry Room
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
French County Estates
French County Estates
Absolute DesignAbsolute Design
Kingsburg, CA
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops, brown floors and beige worktops.
Seagull Two Project
Seagull Two Project
White Horse DesignWhite Horse Design
Photo of a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Antique Colonial
Antique Colonial
David Sharff Architect, P.C.David Sharff Architect, P.C.
Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a classic separated utility room in Boston with a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, open cabinets, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Farm House
Farm House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a rural u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Armstrong-Rustic Hardwood
Stearns Super CenterStearns Super Center
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Transitional First Floor Renovation
Modern Transitional First Floor Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These clients requested a first-floor makeover of their home involving an outdated sunroom and a new kitchen, as well as adding a pantry, locker area, and updating their laundry and powder bath. The new sunroom was rebuilt with a contemporary feel that blends perfectly with the home’s architecture. An abundance of natural light floods these spaces through the floor to ceiling windows and oversized skylights. An existing exterior kitchen wall was removed completely to open the space into a new modern kitchen, complete with custom white painted cabinetry with a walnut stained island. Just off the kitchen, a glass-front "lighted dish pantry" was incorporated into a hallway alcove. This space also has a large walk-in pantry that provides a space for the microwave and plenty of compartmentalized built-in storage. The back-hall area features white custom-built lockers for shoes and back packs, with stained a walnut bench. And to round out the renovation, the laundry and powder bath also received complete updates with custom built cabinetry and new countertops. The transformation is a stunning modern first floor renovation that is timeless in style and is a hub for this growing family to enjoy for years to come.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Kindred Interior StudiosKindred Interior Studios
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
The Johnson-Thompson House
The Johnson-Thompson House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
The new laundry room on the ground floor services the family of seven. Beige paint, white cabinets, two side by side units, and a large utility sink help get the job done. Wide plank pine flooring continues from the kitchen into the space. The space is made more feminine with red painted chevron wallpaper. Eric Roth
Baker Project
Baker Project
Finished Painting, LLCFinished Painting, LLC
This is an example of a large country galley utility room in Cedar Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Project
Modern Farmhouse Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Design ideas for a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Mediterranean Villa
Mediterranean Villa
Nc Construction And Remodeling IncNc Construction And Remodeling Inc
This is an example of a mediterranean single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Custom Countertops
Custom Countertops
Captivating Construction GroupCaptivating Construction Group
Custom Laundry Room Countertops in New Jersey.
This is an example of a small rural single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, wood splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and wood walls.
Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office
Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office
Kim Kendall InteriorsKim Kendall Interiors
Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Hydrangea Heaven
Hydrangea Heaven
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
Our La Cañada studio designed this lovely home, keeping with the fun, cheerful personalities of the homeowner. The entry runner from Annie Selke is the perfect introduction to the house and its playful palette, adding a welcoming appeal. In the dining room, a beautiful, iconic Schumacher wallpaper was one of our happy finishes whose vines and garden colors begged for more vibrant colors to complement it. So we added bold green color to the trims, doors, and windows, enhancing the playful appeal. In the family room, we used a soft palette with pale blue, soft grays, and warm corals, reminiscent of pastel house palettes and crisp white trim that reflects the turquoise waters and white sandy beaches of Bermuda! The formal living room looks elegant and sophisticated, with beautiful furniture in soft blue and pastel green. The curtains nicely complement the space, and the gorgeous wooden center table anchors the space beautifully. In the kitchen, we added a custom-built, happy blue island that sits beneath the house’s namesake fabric, Hydrangea Heaven. ---Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/elegant-family-home-la-canada/
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
BBG ConstructionBBG Construction
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Ocean City On The Bay
Ocean City On The Bay
Diane Burgoyne InteriorsDiane Burgoyne Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and shaker cabinets.
Tile Design - Porcelain, Ceramic & Cement
Tile Design - Porcelain, Ceramic & Cement
Temescal Sustainable DesignTemescal Sustainable Design
Laundry room backsplash - Custom Tile Design Photography: © Christopher Payne/Esto
Small retro utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Shiloh Ridge
Shiloh Ridge
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Photo of a rural u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and feature lighting.

Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls 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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