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Utility Room with White Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mill Pond Tudor
Mill Pond Tudor
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Photography: Steve Henke
Classic u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
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.
French Country Magnified
French Country Magnified
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Mud-room
Expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a submerged sink and white walls.
Select Walnut Wide Plank Flooring
Select Walnut Wide Plank Flooring
Vermont Plank FlooringVermont Plank Flooring
Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel
Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel
G. Terbrock Luxury HomesG. Terbrock Luxury Homes
Medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in St Louis with white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Open Concept Basement Development
Open Concept Basement Development
Dependable Renovations LtdDependable Renovations Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized urban single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room/Mudroom with Custom Cabinetry
Laundry Room/Mudroom with Custom Cabinetry
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Photo of a small classic single-wall utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Blanchard | Laundry, Bar & Pantry Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Hidden washer and dryer in open laundry room.
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, 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 traditional galley utility room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
PASADENA | LAUNDRY
PASADENA | LAUNDRY
STEFANI STEINSTEFANI STEIN
Tessa Neustadt
Medium sized rustic utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Palmetto Bluff - Bennington
Palmetto Bluff - Bennington
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Palmetto Bluff Plantation 7
Palmetto Bluff Plantation 7
Litchfield Custom CabinetryLitchfield Custom Cabinetry
Design ideas for a farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown worktops.
Ponsonby laundry
Ponsonby laundry
Suzanne Allen DesignSuzanne Allen Design
A generous laundry utility room with stainless steel benches and under bench appliances.
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
King Street Condo Combo
King Street Condo Combo
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a small classic galley utility room in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
暮らす楽しみが大きくなる スカイリビングのある住まい。
暮らす楽しみが大きくなる スカイリビングのある住まい。
永森建設株式会社永森建設株式会社
サンルームは中庭を設けることで南からたくさんの光が入り、洗濯物がすぐ乾きます。
Inspiration for a modern separated utility room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Waypoint Cabinet Gallery
Waypoint Cabinet Gallery
Kreofsky Building SupplyKreofsky Building Supply
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark wood cabinets.
5831 Residence
5831 Residence
FORWARD Design | ArchitectureFORWARD Design | Architecture
Photos by Bob Greenspan Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Kansas City with white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with White Walls 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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