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Utility Room with Grey Walls and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
The laundry area features a fun ceramic tile design with open shelving and storage above the machine space.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey worktops and grey walls.
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Wallace Custom BuildersWallace Custom Builders
J. Wallace
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
8090 Country Rail Drive
8090 Country Rail Drive
Eagle Creek Homes, LLC.Eagle Creek Homes, LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Nashville Farmhouse
Nashville Farmhouse
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a large rural utility room in Nashville with white cabinets, onyx worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, open cabinets, black worktops, a built-in sink and grey walls.
Cooperstown Farmhouse
Cooperstown Farmhouse
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, grey worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Little Reef House
Little Reef House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Black Butte
Black Butte
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
This room can be used as a home office or for the more utilitarian purposes of laundry. The island makes a great place to fold all that freshly washed laundry. Photography by Libbie Martin
White Eagle
White Eagle
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Marina Storm: Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, grey walls and slate flooring.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
This is an example of a large classic utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a belfast sink and grey walls.
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.
Dramatic Family Home
Dramatic Family Home
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Characterized by blue countertops and abundant storage, the laundry space effortlessly blends practicality and style. The mudroom is meticulously designed for streamlined organization. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design
Edgewater - Entire Home Renovation
Edgewater - Entire Home Renovation
Mancuso HomesMancuso Homes
Classic l-shaped separated utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a small vintage single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets and quartz worktops.
Cardinal Rd.
Cardinal Rd.
Holmes + Salter InteriorsHolmes + Salter Interiors
Abby Caroline Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Chicago with green cabinets, slate flooring, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, grey worktops and grey walls.
Total House Transformation
Total House Transformation
TailorCraft Builders, Inc.TailorCraft Builders, Inc.
Removed giant soaker tub from upstairs bathroom and transformed into a functional laundry room on the same floor as the bedrooms.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Renovation | Philadelphia Suburbs
Renovation | Philadelphia Suburbs
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a classic galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring and beaded cabinets.

Utility Room with Grey 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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