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Large Utility Room with White Floors Ideas and Designs

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Broadway Craftsman Bungalow
Broadway Craftsman Bungalow
Boaz ConstructionBoaz Construction
Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill
RDC Fine Homes, Inc.RDC Fine Homes, Inc.
Denver Tudor
Denver Tudor
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
Soothing Contemporary
Soothing Contemporary
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Mike Kaskel
The Cape Creek House
The Cape Creek House
Gebhardt HomesGebhardt Homes
Edgar
Edgar
UserUser
Rustic Accessible Living Cabin
Rustic Accessible Living Cabin
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
A local Corvallis family contacted G. Christianson Construction looking to build an accessory dwelling unit (commonly known as an ADU) for their parents. The family was seeking a rustic, cabin-like home with one bedroom, a generous closet, a craft room, a living-in-place-friendly bathroom with laundry, and a spacious great room for gathering. This 896-square-foot home is built only a few dozen feet from the main house on this property, making family visits quick and easy. Our designer, Anna Clink, planned the orientation of this home to capture the beautiful farm views to the West and South, with a back door that leads straight from the Kitchen to the main house. A second door exits onto the South-facing covered patio; a private and peaceful space for watching the sunrise or sunset in Corvallis. When standing at the center of the Kitchen island, a quick glance to the West gives a direct view of Mary’s Peak in the distance. The floor plan of this cabin allows for a circular path of travel (no dead-end rooms for a user to turn around in if they are using an assistive walking device). The Kitchen and Great Room lead into a Craft Room, which serves to buffer sound between it and the adjacent Bedroom. Through the Bedroom, one may exit onto the private patio, or continue through the Walk-in-Closet to the Bath & Laundry. The Bath & Laundry, in turn, open back into the Great Room. Wide doorways, clear maneuvering space in the Kitchen and bath, grab bars, and graspable hardware blend into the rustic charm of this new dwelling. Rustic Cherry raised panel cabinetry was used throughout the home, complimented by oiled bronze fixtures and lighting. The clients selected durable and low-maintenance quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, and cultured marble. The entire home is heated and cooled by two ductless mini-split units, and good indoor air quality is achieved with wall-mounted fresh air units.
Unobstructed
Unobstructed
MIREWORKSMIREWORKS
Sorrento Laundry
Sorrento Laundry
ImageryImagery
Custom laundry room remodel. We reconfigured the space to give our client a great deal more usable storage space to keep down the clutter as well as more counter space.
Hedgewyck Drive
Hedgewyck Drive
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
The House DesignersThe House Designers
The laundry room of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
{Oak Point, TX}
{Oak Point, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
This area is dedicated to storage possibilities. The roll-out drawers, the hooks, and the divided shelving in the above cabinets makes storage easy.
Elsinore Blue
Elsinore Blue
Wholesale CabinetsWholesale Cabinets
Luxury Year Round Residence • Kill Devil Hills
Luxury Year Round Residence • Kill Devil Hills
SAGA Realty & ConstructionSAGA Realty & Construction
6828 Dalhart
6828 Dalhart
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
South Beach Riverfront
South Beach Riverfront
Olde World CabinetryOlde World Cabinetry
Cascade Greens
Cascade Greens
Sapphire HomesSapphire Homes
Laundry room with folding counter and sink
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Transformed Laundry Room and Bath Remodel - Franklin, WI
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
Using some of the garage space, their existing laundry room was transformed into a spacious area for laundry and storage needs.

Large Utility Room with White Floors 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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