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

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Creek Hill Remodel
Creek Hill Remodel
Michaelson Homes LLCMichaelson Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
HGTV Smart Home 2013
HGTV Smart Home 2013
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired galley separated utility room in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bright & Modern
Bright & Modern
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Modern single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
W57 Cornegie House
W57 Cornegie House
Build Now NYCBuild Now NYC
Gorgeous, gut renovated Manhattan 2 bedroom apartment at the heart of NYC. custom built 2 bathrooms with white marble, 2 bedrooms with new brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, LED back-lit crown moldings, custom closets as well as new painted kitchen.
Big Basin Neighborhood
Big Basin Neighborhood
kds design groupkds design group
Mark Pinkerton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cantebury | Orange County, CA
Cantebury | Orange County, CA
ExceptionalHomeExceptionalHome
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Beautiful, functional laundry
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Victoria by John Cannon Homes
The Victoria by John Cannon Homes
John Cannon HomesJohn Cannon Homes
Muted colors lead you to The Victoria, a 5,193 SF model home where architectural elements, features and details delight you in every room. This estate-sized home is located in The Concession, an exclusive, gated community off University Parkway at 8341 Lindrick Lane. John Cannon Homes, newest model offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, great room, dining room and kitchen with separate dining area. Completing the home is a separate executive-sized suite, bonus room, her studio and his study and 3-car garage. Gene Pollux Photography
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Browning Homes LLCBrowning Homes LLC
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in New Orleans with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Shaker laundry
Shaker laundry
Royale Kitchens LtdRoyale Kitchens Ltd
Mark Scowen Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Arts & Crafts Remodel
Arts & Crafts Remodel
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
East Fremantle Hamptons
East Fremantle Hamptons
Arena InteriorsArena Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary utility room in Perth with yellow walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Transitional Remodel in Southborough
Transitional Remodel in Southborough
Basnett Design-Build-RemodelBasnett Design-Build-Remodel
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Halldale Renovation
Halldale Renovation
GAINES GENERAL CONTRACTINGGAINES GENERAL CONTRACTING
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Old Town Charmer
Old Town Charmer
Kitchen TrendsKitchen Trends
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Sink with hanging drip rod
Large modern u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Bright and Modern
Bright and Modern
Foxcraft CabinetsFoxcraft Cabinets
Bench for the busy family
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Yellow 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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