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Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Wilcox ArchitectureWilcox Architecture
Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Neal
Neal
Planning and Building, IncPlanning and Building, Inc
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Photos by SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Philadelphia Kitchen, Laundry and Hall Bath
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
Whole House Renovation in Historic Capitol Hill
Whole House Renovation in Historic Capitol Hill
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This award-winning whole house renovation of a circa 1875 single family home in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC provides the client with an open and more functional layout without requiring an addition. After major structural repairs and creating one uniform floor level and ceiling height, we were able to make a truly open concept main living level, achieving the main goal of the client. The large kitchen was designed for two busy home cooks who like to entertain, complete with a built-in mud bench. The water heater and air handler are hidden inside full height cabinetry. A new gas fireplace clad with reclaimed vintage bricks graces the dining room. A new hand-built staircase harkens to the home's historic past. The laundry was relocated to the second floor vestibule. The three upstairs bathrooms were fully updated as well. Final touches include new hardwood floor and color scheme throughout the home.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Fernwood Heritage Renovation
Fernwood Heritage Renovation
Horizon Pacific ContractingHorizon Pacific Contracting
Joshua Lawrence Studios
Design ideas for a small traditional separated utility room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
"Sea Captain's House" Sausalito, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
Photography by Matt Sartain
Small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and white walls.
Charming Coastal New England Style Home
Charming Coastal New England Style Home
Nathan Winchester DesignsNathan Winchester Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Kiawah Coastal Home
Kiawah Coastal Home
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
Coastal single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Maple Grove Main Level Make Over
Maple Grove Main Level Make Over
J Brothers Design | Build | RemodelJ Brothers Design | Build | Remodel
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Flock Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Large classic galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Roberts Point Renovation
Roberts Point Renovation
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Freshly renovated Laundry Room. This was moved up from the floor below and the size was increased twice as large to accommodate more activities.
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Super efficient 2 Washer and Dryer Laundry Room.
Super efficient 2 Washer and Dryer Laundry Room.
DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.
Super efficient double washer and dryer laundry room with plenty of storage above the slim counter that is very helpful to fold close. The cabinets and counter are from Ikea in the kitchen section. They are deep and easy to reach du to the large size appliances.
Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley
Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley
Retreat DesignRetreat Design
Silvertone Photography
Modern utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, black worktops and a concealed washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Khoury DesignKhoury Design
This white shaker style transitional laundry room features a sink, hanging pole, two hampers pull out, and baskets. the grey color quartz countertop and backsplash look like concrete.
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Slide Out Laundry Doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The washer/dryer are concealed behind custom Shaker pull-out doors. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Mud Room & Laundry Room Remodel on Wishon Ave
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
The back door leads to a multi-purpose laundry room and mudroom. Side by side washer and dryer on the main level account for aging in place by maximizing universal design elements.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Your DecorYour Decor
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with White Cabinets and Dark Hardwood 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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