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Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cliffside
Cliffside
Inside StoriesInside Stories
A Contemporary Laundry Room with pops of color and pattern, Photography by Susie Brenner
Photo of a large scandinavian galley utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Newbury Laundry Room
Newbury Laundry Room
Monarch InteriorsMonarch Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized rural separated utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
3 Barn Farm
3 Barn Farm
Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors LimitedElizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Behind a stylish black barn door and separate from the living area, lies the modern laundry room. Boasting a state-of-the-art Electrolux front load washer and dryer, they’re set against pristine white maple cabinets adorned with sleek matte black knobs. Additionally, a handy utility sink is present making it convenient for washing out any tough stains. The backdrop showcases a striking Modena black & white mosaic tile in matte Fiore, which complements the Brazilian slate floor seamlessly.
Hamptons Historic Residence
Hamptons Historic Residence
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Saco / Craftsman Style
Saco / Craftsman Style
Maine Coast HomesMaine Coast Homes
The kitchen isn't the only room worthy of delicious design... and so when these clients saw THEIR personal style come to life in the kitchen, they decided to go all in and put the Maine Coast construction team in charge of building out their vision for the home in its entirety. Talent at its best -- with tastes of this client, we simply had the privilege of doing the easy part -- building their dream home!
Ocean's Edge
Ocean's Edge
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Francois Gagne
Photo of a large nautical separated utility room in Portland Maine with white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, black floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Country French Inspired Custom Home - Fairview Farms
Country French Inspired Custom Home - Fairview Farms
Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLCJim Quigley Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Oklahoma City with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Closet Factory of KentuckyCloset Factory of Kentucky
We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, a built-in sink, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Behind a stylish black barn door and separate from the living area, lies the modern laundry room. Boasting a state-of-the-art Electrolux front load washer and dryer, they’re set against pristine white maple cabinets adorned with sleek matte black knobs. Additionally, a handy utility sink is present making it convenient for washing out any tough stains. The backdrop showcases a striking Modena black & white mosaic tile in matte Fiore, which complements the Brazilian slate floor seamlessly.
Newbury Laundry Room
Newbury Laundry Room
Monarch InteriorsMonarch Interiors
Medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Newbury Laundry Room
Newbury Laundry Room
Monarch InteriorsMonarch Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Closet Factory of KentuckyCloset Factory of Kentucky
We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Laundry Room: 2013 Bellarmine University Designer's Show House
Closet Factory of KentuckyCloset Factory of Kentucky
We created this custom laundry storage unsing Wild Cherry woodgrain melamine with Formica countertops. Note the wall-mounted ironing board.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.

Utility Room with Multi-coloured Walls and Slate 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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