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Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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こだわりたっぷり！「子育てが楽しい家」
こだわりたっぷり！「子育てが楽しい家」
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階に上がった先にすぐ見える洗面コーナー、脱衣スペース、浴室へとつながる動線。全体が室内干しコーナーにもなっている機能的な場所です。造作の洗面コーナーに貼ったハニカム柄のタイルは奥様のお気に入りです。
Photo of a medium sized urban single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a submerged sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Tiburon Mid-Century Redo
Caitlin Jones DesignCaitlin Jones Design
Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nieman Market DesignNieman Market Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with white cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and open cabinets.
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.
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.
ひとつ屋根の下に機能的な空間と遊びの空間がある家
ひとつ屋根の下に機能的な空間と遊びの空間がある家
株式会社　アイスタイル株式会社　アイスタイル
This is an example of a country utility room in Other with open cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and an integrated washer and dryer.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A big pantry was designed next to the kitchen. Generous, includes for a wine fridge and a big sink, making the kitchen even more functional. Redded glass doors bring natural light into the space while allowing for privacy
DAJ-MH
DAJ-MH
kinotokinoto
DAJ-MH　撮影：繁田諭
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped utility room in Other with white walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
清潔感と開放感あふれるサニタリールーム
清潔感と開放感あふれるサニタリールーム
株式会社タイコーアーキテクト株式会社タイコーアーキテクト
広々とした洗面スペースからも外の景色が見え、毎朝爽やかな気持ちで一日をスタートできます。デッキにつながっていて家事洗濯の動線も最高です。壁面はタイルで仕上げて清潔感のある空間に。
Inspiration for a modern single-wall utility room in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Traditional Master Suite Remodel, Berkeley CA
Traditional Master Suite Remodel, Berkeley CA
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Miami Beach Condominium
Miami Beach Condominium
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Miami with an integrated sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Home Inspiration
Home Inspiration
InsidesignInsidesign
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and green walls.
View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors
View of Laundry Room with Louvered Doors
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman
Prospect Heights Remodel
Prospect Heights Remodel
SmartDesignSmartDesign
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Edina Midcentury Modern Addition & Remodel
Edina Midcentury Modern Addition & Remodel
MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.
MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mudroom
Mudroom
C.E. Rensberger & Family BuilderC.E. Rensberger & Family Builder
Photo of a large rural utility room in Baltimore with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Grant Park Laundry Room
Grant Park Laundry Room
Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.Small Carpenters At Large, Inc.
Photo By Gannon
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room View
Laundry Room View
Talianko Design Group, LLCTalianko Design Group, LLC
Within the master bedroom was a small entry hallway and extra closet. A perfect spot to carve out a small laundry room. Full sized stacked washer and dryer fit perfectly with left over space for adjustable shelves to hold supplies. New louvered doors offer ventilation and work nicely with the home’s plantation shutters throughout. Photography by Erika Bierman
Lionsgate, Overland Park Attic Conversion
Lionsgate, Overland Park Attic Conversion
Amy Krause Design, LLC.Amy Krause Design, LLC.
Photo of a rural separated utility room in Kansas City with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Rock and Roll Basement
Rock and Roll Basement
Sandra Cross Interiors Inc.Sandra Cross Interiors Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Toronto with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with Open 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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