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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Basement Laundry Room
Basement Laundry Room
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company Full laundry room with utility sink and storage
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Centered between the two closets we added a large cabinet for boot and shoe storage. There is nothing worse then dragging snow through your house in the winters. You can use the bench seat to remove your boots and store them here. Photography by Libbie Martin
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
The Uplands
The Uplands
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige walls and beige worktops.
Total Home
Total Home
Braaten CabinetsBraaten Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rora Rustic
Rora Rustic
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah
Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah
Monique Jacqueline DesignMonique Jacqueline Design
Laundry Room
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Porter Residence
Porter Residence
Dove Mountain HomesDove Mountain Homes
Robin Stancliff
Medium sized l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Suncadia Custom Home
Suncadia Custom Home
Swiftwater Custom HomesSwiftwater Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Martis Camp-323
Martis Camp-323
MWA, Inc.MWA, Inc.
The ground floor laundry room offers ample storage. The light color of the counters, walls, ceiling, and appliances contrast with the dark cabinets and keep the space from feeling small. A durable stone floor is perfect in this utility space where moisture may be present. Photographer: Vance Fox
Hereford
Hereford
Stone Creek BuildingStone Creek Building
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, a built-in sink, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Muenster Ranch
Muenster Ranch
Reynolds Signature HomesReynolds Signature Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Windfall Lodge
Windfall Lodge
Storey ArchitectsStorey Architects
Bob Parish
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, laminate countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and grey walls.
Talavera - 300 SW 171st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Talavera - 300 SW 171st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Aaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLCAaron Tatum Custom Homes, LLC
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and slate flooring.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
This cabinet was specifically designed for the homeowners delicate - non dry-able items. We added a closet rod, and drip tray so wet items can be hung to dry without damaging the cabinet surface. Photography by Libbie Martin
Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling
Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
This is an example of a large midcentury separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
New Construction - Town & Country 2
New Construction - Town & Country 2
KM DesignsKM Designs
This is an example of a rustic utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Crested Butte Contemporary
Crested Butte Contemporary
Artisan Rug GalleryArtisan Rug Gallery
TippiePics Photography
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and dark wood cabinets.
Tour of Homes: #2 M&S Resources
Tour of Homes: #2 M&S Resources
Cherry City Interiors & DesignCherry City Interiors & Design
Builder/Remodeler: M&S Resources- Phillip Moreno/ Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design/ Interior Design by: Shelli Dierck & Leslie Kampstra/ Photographs by: Shelli Dierck &
Mud Room with Cherry Cabinets and Dog Shower
Mud Room with Cherry Cabinets and Dog Shower
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Mud Room with raised panel Cherry Cabinets, Cambria countertops, slate tile floors and Dog Shower.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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