Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

Who loves laundry? I'm sure it is not a favorite among many, but if your laundry room sparkles, you might fall in love with the process. Style Revamp had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our talented client @honeyb1965 in transforming her laundry room into a sensational space. Ship-lap and built-ins are the perfect design pairing in a variety of interior spaces, but one of our favorites is the laundry room. Ship-lap was installed on one wall, and then gorgeous built-in adjustable cubbies were designed to fit functional storage baskets our client found at Costco. Our client wanted a pullout drying rack, and after sourcing several options, we decided to design and build a custom one. Our client is a remarkable woodworker and designed the rustic countertop using the shou sugi ban method of wood-burning, then stained weathered grey and a light drybrush of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in old white. It's beautiful! She also built a slim storage cart to fit in between the washer and dryer to hide the trash can and provide extra storage. She is a genius! I will steal this idea for future laundry room design layouts:) Thank you @honeyb1965

Condo in the Trademark charlotte- total remodel

Design in the city

Medium sized classic galley utility room in Miami with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Marsh House

Boardwalk Builders

Laundry closet on second floor of custom home by Boardwalk Builders. Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com photos Sue Fortier
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with open cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

minimalist appliances and a yellow accent are hidden behind a plywood barn door at the new side entry and utility corridor
Small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

A House for Hosting

H.J. Martin and Son

This is the best way to have a front loading laundry machines. The extra deck really gives the height you need to make laundry enjoyable and this rustic luxury vinyl floor ensures that you will not be worrying about any spills that make occur.

935 W. Kenilworth

KF Walter Homes

Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Westside Renovation

The Modern Hive

kessler photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Denver Laundry Room

KBL Remodeling

Inspiration for a small utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Casa F+M

manuarino architettura design comunicazione.

Lavanderia a scomparsa
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Naples with open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Carpet One Flooring Gallery

Cloud Carpet One Floor & Home

Industrial separated utility room in Las Vegas with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

アクセントカラーがお洒落なお家

株式会社REGARD（リガード）

白と黒のツートーンですっきりとシックに仕上げたサニタリールーム。大きな三面鏡の下にはタイルで空間デザインにアクセントを。高い位置に明かり窓をつくり、洗面台の下に収納を設けずに空けておくことで圧迫感をなくし、スッキリとした空間に仕上げました。
Small urban single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a submerged sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.

Industrial Chic

Amy Storm & Company

We basically squeezed this into a closet, but wow does it deliver! The roll out shelf can expand for folding and ironing and push back in when it's not needed. The wood shelves offer great linen storage and the exposed brick is a great reminder of all the hard work that has been done in this home! Joe Kwon

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Summerfield Vineyard Home

R & K Custom Homes

Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Laundry sink

Dwellings Design Group

Design ideas for a medium sized nautical galley utility room in Orange County with blue cabinets, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, open cabinets, white walls and white floors.

Electrolux Laundry Appliances

Baron's Major Brands

Featuring the latest in technology and design, Electrolux washers and dryers are innovative, intuitive and efficient.
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Дизайн квартиры в стиле Mid-century

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Moscow with open cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Grace of light

Bellas Artes

Small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Valencia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Leland Lake House

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with Open Cabinets and Porcelain 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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