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

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Dramatic Textures
Dramatic Textures
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
virginiarobertsphotography.com
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Located in the heart of a 1920’s urban neighborhood, this classically designed home went through a dramatic transformation. Several updates over the years had rendered the space dated and feeling disjointed. The main level received cosmetic updates to the kitchen, dining, formal living and family room to bring the decor out of the 90’s and into the 21st century. Space from a coat closet and laundry room was reallocated to the transformation of a storage closet into a stylish powder room. Upstairs, custom cabinetry, built-ins, along with fixture and material updates revamped the look and feel of the bedrooms and bathrooms. But the most striking alterations occurred on the home’s exterior, with the addition of a 24′ x 52′ pool complete with built-in tanning shelf, programmable LED lights and bubblers as well as an elevated spa with waterfall feature. A custom pool house was added to compliment the original architecture of the main home while adding a kitchenette, changing facilities and storage space to enhance the functionality of the pool area. The landscaping received a complete overhaul and Oaks Rialto pavers were added surrounding the pool, along with a lounge space shaded by a custom-built pergola. These renovations and additions converted this residence from well-worn to a stunning, urban oasis.
Coastal Ranch
Coastal Ranch
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Photo of a farmhouse galley separated utility room in San Diego with a belfast sink, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.
Highcroft Home Remodel
Highcroft Home Remodel
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
The beautiful design of this laundry room makes the idea of doing laundry seem like less of a chore! This space includes ample counter space, cabinetry storage, as well as a sink.
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
This is an example of a galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Traditional separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and wallpapered walls.
Country Elegance
Country Elegance
Ryland Witt Interior DesignRyland Witt Interior Design
Gordon Gregory
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home
White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Huberty Residence
Huberty Residence
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured walls.
Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA
Monterey Collection | Casita | Milton, GA
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Casita Hickory – The Monterey Hardwood Collection was designed with a historical, European influence making it simply savvy & perfect for today’s trends. This collection captures the beauty of nature, developed using tomorrow’s technology to create a new demand for random width planks.
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Castle DesignsCastle Designs
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style galley separated utility room in Phoenix with a side by side washer and dryer, an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Inspiration for a galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
EK InteriorsEK Interiors
circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Traditional utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Highcroft Home Remodel
Highcroft Home Remodel
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
The whimsical wallpaper is a great complement to the warm, latte colored, cabinetry. The design of this space is simple yet timeless and perfectly matches the the aesthetic of the home.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
This is an example of a galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Scottsdale - 61st Place
Castle DesignsCastle Designs
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style galley separated utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tidal Wave of Tile: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Design ideas for a galley separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.

Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls and Dark 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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