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Utility Room with Painted Wood Flooring 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.
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, grey worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware.
Maple Grove Laundry
Maple Grove Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
The finished project! The white built-in locker system with a floor to ceiling cabinet for added storage. Black herringbone slate floor, and wood countertop for easy folding.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Updated Multi Use Space
Updated Multi Use Space
Luria Design & Style, LLC.Luria Design & Style, LLC.
Contractor George W. Combs of George W. Combs, Inc. enlarged this colonial style home by adding an extension including a two car garage, a second story Master Suite, a sunroom, extended dining area, a mudroom, side entry hall, a third story staircase and a basement playroom. Interior Design by Amy Luria of Luria Design & Style
Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat
Traditional Shingled Gambrel Retreat
Mitch Wise Design,Inc.Mitch Wise Design,Inc.
www.steinbergerphotos.com
Expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, wood worktops, slate flooring, brown worktops and feature lighting.
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.
Westside Laundry/Mudroom
Westside Laundry/Mudroom
Kriste Michelini InteriorsKriste Michelini Interiors
Conroy + Tanzer
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey walls, grey floors and white worktops.
Classic Transformation
Classic Transformation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Mud room has a built in shelf above the desk for charging electronics. Slate floor. Cubbies for storage. Photography by Pete Weigley
Inspiration for a classic galley utility room in New York with slate flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls and black worktops.
Mudroom / Secondary Laundry
Mudroom / Secondary Laundry
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Large traditional utility room in Chicago with beige walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Brimfield Home
Brimfield Home
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
main laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Gernert Home
Gernert Home
WYC DesignsWYC Designs
A bright and functional laundry room with a dark cast iron apron front sink, black hardware and slate herringbone floor.
Medium sized traditional separated utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
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.
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Barbara Gisel DesignBarbara Gisel Design
Photo of a classic galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, painted wood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Armstrong
Armstrong
Designer Floors by Nickel TileDesigner Floors by Nickel Tile
Inspiration for a large country single-wall utility room in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Stone LogicStone Logic
Walls - White Subway Tile Tops - Basaltina
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and slate flooring.
Do-All Room
Do-All Room
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Nick McGinn
Large classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Design ideas for 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.
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
Craftsman Style Home with a Mountain View in Raymond
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Portland Maine with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, slate flooring and brown floors.

Utility Room with Painted Wood Flooring 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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