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Affordable Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Full Home Renovation on Whitwell
Full Home Renovation on Whitwell
LKRDCLKRDC
Subway tile and neutral colors make the laundry area feel very clean.
Tremont 2
Tremont 2
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot 2 Sell
The Green Family Home
The Green Family Home
Hearthstone IncHearthstone Inc
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Town & Country Elegant Farmhouse Custom Home Build
Pleasant View ConstructionPleasant View Construction
Palmetto Bluff - Bennington
Palmetto Bluff - Bennington
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
Kitchen /Family Room Remodel with character and warmth
Kitchen /Family Room Remodel with character and warmth
kellydesignskellydesigns
Diane Wagner This client not only needed a new kitchen but they had no storage, no mudroom, and useless closet in the garage. We took over the closet made it part of the laundry room to recess the washer and dryer , add an indoor closet and allow space for a mudroom and extra storage. The kitchen was gutted and we added a large center island, custom cabinets, and eat in area . We added a slider with a transom so the table could be round. The Family room we added a sectional and added a ship lap wall. We lowered the mantle and added left over granite from kitchen for the surround. Both Island the wood mantle are painted the same gray tone.
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Spanish Castle Colorful Laundry Room with Cat Door
Hive HomeHive Home
A small, dark outdated laundry room in Hollywood Hills needed a refresh with additional hanging and shelf space. Creative owners not afraid of color. Accent wall wallpaper by Cole and Son. Custom cabinetry painted Amazon Soil by Benjamin Moore. Arctic White Quartz countertop. Walls Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore. Electrolux Perfect Steam washer dryer with storage drawers. Quartz countertop. Photo by Amy Bartlam
King Street Condo Combo
King Street Condo Combo
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Studio City Kitchen remodeling project
Studio City Kitchen remodeling project
Eden BuildersEden Builders
This kitchen was a complete redo including some foundation and framing work to a space that was built before below code.
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.
Kitchen Blues
Kitchen Blues
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry Room & Bedroom - Towaco, NJ.
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry Room & Bedroom - Towaco, NJ.
G&L and Sons RenovationsG&L and Sons Renovations
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Beaches 3rd Floor Master Bath & Laundry
Carter Fox Design BuildCarter Fox Design Build
This Toronto Beaches master bath remodel involved a complete redesign of the 3rd floor. Carter Fox expanded the bathroom and converted an unused bedroom to create a walk-in closet with laundry facilities. Photo by Julie Carter
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
Joinery by Luxe Projects London — joinery colour is Slaked Lime Deep #150 by Little Greene
Baxter Village Remodel
Baxter Village Remodel
Just In Cabinets & DesignJust In Cabinets & Design
Shaker kitchen cabinets are a popular trend in current kitchen renovations because of the classic and simple look they give to either a traditional or contemporary design. Shaker cabinets are often paired in modern kitchens with white or light granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and modern hardware to complete the look.
Transitional Style | Kitchen Living Laundry
Transitional Style | Kitchen Living Laundry
SOD Home GroupSOD Home Group
So Colonial Ave
So Colonial Ave
Designed 2 SellDesigned 2 Sell
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
Industrial＋Cafe Style！
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
2階の階段を上がったところに広がる洗濯コーナー。左に見える引き戸が浴室につながる。「この場所で洗濯をして室内干しも最小限の移動で行えます。その後カウンターでたたむことができます。クローゼットも2階にあって、便利です」と奥様は喜びます。
Chic Laundry Room
Chic Laundry Room
The Tailored ClosetThe Tailored Closet
Give the illusion of a spacious laundry room by utilizing shelves, custom cabinets, and a pull-out ironing board.

Affordable Utility Room with 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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