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Utility Room with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Linville Ridge Laundry Room
Distinctive Cabinetry of the High CountryDistinctive Cabinetry of the High Country
Photo of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
In The Details, Inc.In The Details, Inc.
This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.
Lafayette ICF House
Lafayette ICF House
Blueline Custom BuildersBlueline Custom Builders
Inspiration for a classic separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Woodshop of Avon
The Woodshop of Avon
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
2010 NKBA MN | 1st Place Utilization of Cabinetry Carol Sadowksy, CKD Bruce Kading Interior Design Bruce Kading, ASID Matt Schmitt Photography
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Sea Pines Genoa Court
Sea Pines Genoa Court
StoneWorks, Inc.StoneWorks, Inc.
Gotta love the turtle wallpaper - again perfect for an island retreat on Hilton Head Island, known for its annual nesting sea turtles. The laundry room countertop is a natural Quartzite, called Taj Mahal and we have a natural slate floor. How bright and cheery!
Family Fun
Family Fun
Cargill Construction Co LLCCargill Construction Co LLC
John Hession
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Burlington with slate flooring.
Worth Way
Worth Way
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Worth Way Custom Home
Worth Way Custom Home
Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Gorge View
Gorge View
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, limestone worktops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, dark wood cabinets and a built-in sink.
Lake Project
Lake Project
Terrastone CorporationTerrastone Corporation
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Java Noir
Java Noir
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Zapata Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Lowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VALowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Design done by Elizabeth Gilliam (Project Specialist-Interiors at Lowe's of Holland Road) Installation done by Home Solutions Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Classy Rustic New Construction
Classy Rustic New Construction
Riverbend Building LLCRiverbend Building LLC
Large single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Four Lakes Residence
Four Lakes Residence
hoffman architects LLChoffman architects LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
Family Compound, High Plains of Nebraska
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Great views from this beautiful and efficient laundry room.
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Worth Way Custom Home
Worth Way Custom Home
Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Worth Way
Worth Way
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.

Utility Room with 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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