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Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Hidden Laundry
Hidden Laundry
Camden Grace LLCCamden Grace LLC
With no room for a large laundry room, we took an existing hallway closet, removed the header, and created doors that slide back for a functional, yet hidden- laundry area. Pulls are Rocky Mountain Hardare.
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Small classic laundry cupboard in Chicago with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This laundry room in Scotch Plains, NJ, is just outside the master suite. Barn doors provide visual and sound screening. Galaxy Building, In House Photography. Mid-sized transitional single-wall light wood floor and brown floor laundry closet photo in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash, blue walls, a stacked washer/dryer and brown countertops - Houzz
こだわりたっぷり！「子育てが楽しい家」
こだわりたっぷり！「子育てが楽しい家」
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階に上がった先にすぐ見える洗面コーナー、脱衣スペース、浴室へとつながる動線。全体が室内干しコーナーにもなっている機能的な場所です。造作の洗面コーナーに貼ったハニカム柄のタイルは奥様のお気に入りです。
Photo of a medium sized urban single-wall utility room in Tokyo Suburbs with a submerged sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Luxury Home Show
Luxury Home Show
Bella Villa Design StudioBella Villa Design Studio
Tre Dunham - Fine Focus Photography
Classic utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
The Treehouse
The Treehouse
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
Tre Dunham
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Wellinghall Way First Floor
Cornerstone Remodeling, LLCCornerstone Remodeling, LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Coburg House
Coburg House
Lisa Breeze ArchitectLisa Breeze Architect
Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Bosch Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Bosch washing machines are so advanced they use 76% less water and almost 72% less energy than conventional models, with more gentle fabric care, superior cleaning results and quieter operation.
Douglasdale
Douglasdale
Cedro Fine Woodwork IncCedro Fine Woodwork Inc
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Calgary with wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
John and Lauren’s Lake House
John and Lauren’s Lake House
C&J Custom Builders Inc.C&J Custom Builders Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with wood worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Portfolio
Portfolio
KB Construction and DesignKB Construction and Design
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Santa Barbara with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and red worktops.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Laundry room with office nook.
Large farmhouse galley utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and green walls.
Laundry
Laundry
Unity KitchensUnity Kitchens
This client wanted to maximise the natural light and feeling of space within the kitchen design with an open plan layout. By keeping the benchtops light and minimizing the amount of overhead units the kitchen has retained an airy feel. The white tall & wall kitchen cabinets add to this feeling along with gorgeous plantation shutters and a classic butler's sink. Featuring a combination of Dulux Malay Grey and Dulux Half Lexicon 2 pack painted doors.
Cottage Apartment Mornington
Cottage Apartment Mornington
Provoke DesignProvoke Design
The laundry space is separate to the kitchen and had a very old water tank taking up most of the space. We removed this a place an instant hot water system outside that is also 6 star rated. This allowed for extra storage space and a broom cupboard.
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Laundry Hidden Under Stairs
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
Photo of a small traditional galley laundry cupboard in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The family printer was hidden behind cabinet doors and placed on a rollout so the scanner/copier function could still be utilized. Two rollouts were placed above and keep extra paper and print cartridges nice and organized.
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Inspiration for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Chicago with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Medium 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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