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Utility Room with Vinyl Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
Reimagined Ranch | Beaverton Home Addition
Reimagined Ranch | Beaverton Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Medium sized beach style l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Rose Manor
Rose Manor
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.
A Modern Balance
A Modern Balance
Hannesson HomeHannesson Home
Photo of a small single-wall utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
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Real Designs by J. HambelReal Designs by J. Hambel
Stacked washer deyer custom beige shaker cabinets sw feldspar pottery; undermount farmhouse sink with apron front and drip edge
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, wood splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Pinegrove Project
Pinegrove Project
VanMartin ContractingVanMartin Contracting
Photo of a small rustic single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
DARK AND ELEGANT LAUNDRY ROOM
DARK AND ELEGANT LAUNDRY ROOM
ATELIER NOIR INTERIORSATELIER NOIR INTERIORS
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Toilet room ins Laundry Room
Photo of a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Bailey Whole Home Renovation
Bailey Whole Home Renovation
Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.
Every detail, and every area of this home was important and got our full attention. The laundry room, nicer than some kitchens, features a wall of custom cabinets for ample storage, quartz countertops, bar sink and vintage vinyl flooring.
Project Cadboro
Project Cadboro
Cielo & Oak InteriorsCielo & Oak Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Woodland Splendor
Woodland Splendor
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Luxury Vinyl Tile by Engineered Floors, Revotech in Pietra Jasper
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Pinegrove Project
Pinegrove Project
VanMartin ContractingVanMartin Contracting
This is an example of a small rustic single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Courtier Collection | Camarilla Oak | Danville, IN
Courtier Collection | Camarilla Oak | Danville, IN
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Camarilla Oak – The Courtier Waterproof Collection combines the beauty of real hardwood with the durability and functionality of rigid flooring. This innovative type of flooring perfectly replicates both reclaimed and contemporary hardwood floors, while being completely waterproof, durable and easy to clean.
Project Cadboro
Project Cadboro
Cielo & Oak InteriorsCielo & Oak Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Shiplap backsplash above washer and dryer
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Pinegrove Project
Pinegrove Project
VanMartin ContractingVanMartin Contracting
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
View of basement from laundry room
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Floor to ceiling wall cabinets and sliding bar door
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Rich "Adriatic Sea" blue cabinets with matte black hardware, white formica countertops, matte black faucet and hardware, floor to ceiling wall cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, and separate toilet room.

Utility Room with Vinyl Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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