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Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Dark Green Boot Room
Dark Green Boot Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.
River Ridge
River Ridge
Nor-Son Custom BuildersNor-Son Custom Builders
Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a contemporary galley utility room in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Electra
Electra
Alair Homes HoustonAlair Homes Houston
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, granite worktops and black worktops.
Tailored Lakeside Remodel
Tailored Lakeside Remodel
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
This laundry room is bright and fresh, featuring colorful cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an eye-catching patterned backsplash.
Medium sized traditional galley utility room with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and grey splashback.
Adams Ranch Casita
Adams Ranch Casita
Woolsey ConstructionWoolsey Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern Lodge
Modern Lodge
Parker HomesParker Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Updating an Albert Kahn Designed Home
Updating an Albert Kahn Designed Home
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A small portion of the existing large Master Bedroom was utilized to create a master bath and this convenient second-floor laundry room. The cabinet on the wall holds an ironing board. Remodel of this historic home was completed by Meadowlark Design + Build of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Hope Ranch Laundry Room
Hope Ranch Laundry Room
Duet Interior DesignDuet Interior Design
Inspiration for a small traditional utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Dunbar Court Lafayette Mudroom and Laundry Room Addition
Riverside Construction, LLCRiverside Construction, LLC
Not surprising, mudrooms are gaining in popularity, both for their practical and functional use. This busy Lafayette family was ready to build a mudroom of their own. Riverside Construction helped them plan a mudroom layout that would work hard for the home. The design plan included combining three smaller rooms into one large, well-organized space. Several walls were knocked down and an old cabinet was removed, as well as an unused toilet. As part of the remodel, a new upper bank of cabinets was installed along the wall, which included open shelving perfect for storing backpacks to tennis rackets. In addition, a custom wainscoting back wall was designed to hold several coat hooks. For shoe changing, Riverside Construction added a sturdy built-in bench seat and a lower bank of open shelves to store shoes. The existing bathroom sink was relocated to make room for a large closet. To finish this mudroom/laundry room addition, the homeowners selected a fun pop of color for the walls and chose easy-to-clean, durable 13 x 13 tile flooring for high-trafficked areas.
Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen, MN
Kreg Staging and DesignKreg Staging and Design
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Indigo Run - Island Paradise
Indigo Run - Island Paradise
StoneWorks, Inc.StoneWorks, Inc.
Again we have nice, clean lines for the laundry room with the wood look porcelain tile floor. The washer and dryer are mounted under the countertop providing more work space and we have extra cabinets for storage...a very functional room. Countertops are Caesarstone Raven Quartz with Nuvo Edge detail enhancement.
Dark Green Boot Room
Dark Green Boot Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.
Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel at Apollo Beach
Complete Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel at Apollo Beach
Supreme International USASupreme International USA
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Sublett
Sublett
LoneStar Design BuildLoneStar Design Build
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey walls.
North Port Ct Residence
North Port Ct Residence
Alliance Home RemodelingAlliance Home Remodeling
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room
Stacked Washer Dryer with Built in Desk in Hardworking Laundry Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A built in desk was designed for this corner. File drawers, a skinny pencil drawer, and lots of writing surface makes the tiny desk very functional. Sea grass cabinets with phantom green suede granite countertops pair together nicely and feel appropriate in this old farmhouse.
Laundry Room stacked washer dryer
Laundry Room stacked washer dryer
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
An existing laundry area and an existing office, which had become a “catch all” space, were combined with the goal of creating a beautiful, functional, larger mudroom / laundry room! Several concepts were considered, but this design best met the client’s needs. Finishes and textures complete the design providing the room with warmth and character. The dark grey adds contrast to the natural wood-tile plank floor and coordinate with the wood shelves and bench. A beautiful semi-flush decorative ceiling light fixture with a gold finish was added to coordinate with the cabinet hardware and faucet. A simple square undulated backsplash tile and white countertop lighten the space. All were brought together with a unifying wallcovering. The result is a bright, updated, beautiful and spacious room that is inviting and extremely functional.
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry and WIR Renovation
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Alluring Classic in Acton
Alluring Classic in Acton
KitchenVisionsKitchenVisions
Powder room and laundry combined to make a full shower, vanity and laundry area, complete with counters, floating shelves and hanging space.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional utility room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and a stacked washer and dryer.
Washington Kitchen Renovation & Garage Addition
Washington Kitchen Renovation & Garage Addition
Darrell C Kauric Architect LLCDarrell C Kauric Architect LLC
Darrell Kauric
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with Porcelain Flooring and Brown Floors 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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