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White Utility Room with Cork Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Ravenswood Ground Floor Utility Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
The compact and functional ground floor utility room and WC has been positioned where the original staircase used to be in the centre of the house. We kept to a paired down utilitarian style and palette when designing this practical space. A run of bespoke birch plywood full height cupboards for coats and shoes and a laundry cupboard with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer. Tucked at the end is an enamel bucket sink and lots of open shelving storage. A simple white grid of tiles and the natural finish cork flooring which runs through out the house.
Show House Powder/Laundry
Show House Powder/Laundry
UserUser
Christina Wedge Photography
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, cork flooring and black worktops.
Craftsman Family-Friendly Basement
Craftsman Family-Friendly Basement
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, wood worktops, green walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
2014 Design House
2014 Design House
Organized DesignOrganized Design
Laundry Room done by Organized Design in the 2014 Charlottesville Design House. Collaboration with Peggy Woodall of The Closet Factory. Paint color: Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue, Cork flooring was installed, cabinetry installed by Closet Factory, new Kohler Sink & Faucet and Bosch washer & dryer. New lighting & hardware were installed, a cedar storage closet, and a chalkboard paint wall added. Designed for multiple functions: laundry, storage, and work space for kids or adults.
Sophisticated Glamour
Sophisticated Glamour
Karla Billey Design Inc.Karla Billey Design Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
【新築】郡山市T様邸
【新築】郡山市T様邸
BANKS.houseBANKS.house
郡山市T様邸（開成の家）　設計：伊達な建築研究所　施工：BANKS
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, cork flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Rénovation Sous-Sol | Basement Renovations
Rénovation Sous-Sol | Basement Renovations
Pure Organic DesignPure Organic Design
Pure Organic Design Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Montreal with white walls and cork flooring.
Sifton Boulevard Renovation
Sifton Boulevard Renovation
Morris Cooper Design Inc.Morris Cooper Design Inc.
Zoon Photography
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel
Phoenixville Kitchen Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
Photo of an utility room in Philadelphia with white cabinets, cork flooring, brown floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
gabriola island passivhaus
gabriola island passivhaus
DRKdesignDRKdesign
silvija crnjak
Photo of a medium sized utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fairway Addition
Fairway Addition
Kara Kersten DesignKara Kersten Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Kansas City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, cork flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
St Albans Bungalow - Loft / Garage Extension and Internal Renovations
St Albans Bungalow - Loft / Garage Extension and Internal Renovations
Cherry Architects LimitedCherry Architects Limited
utility room with square window
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary utility room in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, cork flooring, white floors and white worktops.
早稲田の杜の家
早稲田の杜の家
天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社
Photo of a contemporary utility room in Other with white walls, cork flooring and black floors.
Show House Powder/Laundry
Show House Powder/Laundry
UserUser
Christina Wedge Photography
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with cork flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
早稲田の杜の家
早稲田の杜の家
天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in Other with white walls, cork flooring and black floors.

White Utility Room with Cork 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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