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L-shaped Utility Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Manly Project
Manly Project
Dezign KitchensDezign Kitchens
This project recently completed in Manly shows a perfect blend of classic and contemporary styles. Stunning satin polyurethane cabinets, in our signature 7-coat spray finish, with classic details show that you don’t have to choose between classic and contemporary when renovating your home. The brief from our client was to create the feeling of a house within their new apartment, allowing their family the ease of apartment living without compromising the feeling of spaciousness. By combining the grandeur of sculpted mouldings with a contemporary neutral colour scheme, we’ve created a mix of old and new school that perfectly suits our client’s lifestyle.
Waypoint Living Spaces
Waypoint Living Spaces
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Historic Coronado Home
Historic Coronado Home
Studio Stratton Inc.Studio Stratton Inc.
Doyle Terry
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Just off the lake
Just off the lake
Sazz DesignSazz Design
Pender Harbour
Pender Harbour
Streamline Design Ltd.Streamline Design Ltd.
Mudroom + Laundry room
Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation
Stawell St Prahran Townhouse Renovation
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Laundry accessed via secret pivoting wall panel from kitchen. New reeded glass window to provide screening from neighbours
Side by Side Washer and Dryer in Large Mudroom with Walnut Countertop
Side by Side Washer and Dryer in Large Mudroom with Walnut Countertop
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Side by side washer and dryer on pedestals under wall cabinets. A large island was placed in the middle of the mudroom and offers so many storage opportunities. Walnut countertops were used on the perimeter and island. Built in lockers on the perimeter offer each person in the family a place to store their everyday items. An overmount sink was used on the perimeter for a utility area. The subzero refrigeartor panels were painted with dry erase paint and house the family calendar.
Hillsborough Traditional
Hillsborough Traditional
Wood Done RightWood Done Right
Mayview
Mayview
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Arbutus Ridge
Arbutus Ridge
Pulse DesignPulse Design
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
Kitchen, Butlers Pantry & Laundry Renovation
UserUser
So much storage in this beautiful designed Laundry
GuyCo - Putnam Custom Home
GuyCo - Putnam Custom Home
The Guy CorporationThe Guy Corporation
This quaint laundry room features an undermount sink and a stacked washer and dryer.
Hardwood
Hardwood
Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.Cut-Rite Carpets & Design Center, Inc.
Cut-Rite Carpet and Design Center is located at 825 White Plains Road (Rt. 22), Scarsdale, NY 10583. Come visit us! We are open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. (914) 506-5431 http://www.cutritecarpets.com/
William Street, Essendon
William Street, Essendon
Key PieceKey Piece
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2013: Laundry Room
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2013: Laundry Room
GH Wood DesignGH Wood Design
GH Wood Design created a Laundry and Craft room for the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2013 that was both functional and pleasing to the eye. The laundry room is a place where a lot of time is spent so we wanted to create a space that was practical but still pretty. All the elements that are needed for a laundry room were provided, but in such a way that they could be hidden away while not in use. Such as: a pull out ironing board that is hidden in a drawer in between the dryers; and a pull down drying rack above the washing machine that is contained in a cabinet with doors that close when not in use. On the craft room side we created a custom inspiration board, as well as a custom chalk board that covers the utility box. Also on the craft room side is a drawer that houses wrapping paper on rods for easy and orderly access. The room is topped off with faux wood tile floors that give the feel and beauty of the natural material, but the practicality of tile in a room that is susceptible to leaks and spills.
Classical Laundry
Classical Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Yvonne Menegol
Sarah's Kitchen Remodel
Sarah's Kitchen Remodel
Bora&Co ConstructionBora&Co Construction
Rustic Maple & Painted Cabinets
Rustic Maple & Painted Cabinets
Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.

L-shaped Utility Room with 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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