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Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cupertino
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Ensuite Bathroom Reno
Ensuite Bathroom Reno
Lemmontree DesignLemmontree Design
Well, it's finally completed and the final photo shoot is done. ⠀ It's such an amazing feeling when our clients are ecstatic with the final outcome. What started out as an unfinished, rough-in only room has turned into an amazing "spa-throom" and boutique hotel ensuite bathroom.⠀ *⠀ We are over-the-moon proud to be able to give our clients a new space, for many generations to come. ⠀ *PS, the entire family will be at home for the weekend to enjoy it too...⠀
Old Campbell Lake House
Old Campbell Lake House
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Jewel Bay
Jewel Bay
Bigfork Builders, Inc.Bigfork Builders, Inc.
Marshall Modern Farmhouse
Marshall Modern Farmhouse
Alison White HomesAlison White Homes
Newton Laundry
Newton Laundry
ImageryImagery
White shaker style laundry room with beveled ceramic subway tile backsplash, deep Kohler farmhouse sink, 6CM Quartz mitered counters, and stacked washer/dryer.
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.
Hampstead Cottage
Hampstead Cottage
Kia DesignsKia Designs
Laundry Heaven
Laundry Heaven
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Pleasant River Farmhouse
Pleasant River Farmhouse
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning
Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home
Dream Laundry / Mud Room in New Granby Home
JM Kitchen & Bath DesignJM Kitchen & Bath Design
This expansive laundry room, mud room is a dream come true for this new home nestled in the Colorado Rockies in Fraser Valley. This is a beautiful transition from outside to the great room beyond. A place to sit, take off your boots and coat and plenty of storage.
Princeton Basement & Laundry Room
Princeton Basement & Laundry Room
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
http://www.newoutlooks.com/portfolio/botwood-laundry-basement/
Cheddington Place
Cheddington Place
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Adams Ranch Casita
Adams Ranch Casita
Woolsey ConstructionWoolsey Construction
Modern Custom Wood Kitchen Remodel
Modern Custom Wood Kitchen Remodel
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Modern, clean laudnry room and bathroom. White cabinets, white counter, and white washer and dryer. Vinyl gray tile floor.
Laguna Niguel Residence
Laguna Niguel Residence
Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.Kirkland Construction Services, Inc.
Whitton Remodel
Whitton Remodel
David Aldrich Designs LtdDavid Aldrich Designs Ltd
David Aldrich Designs Photography
Ashbury Heights
Ashbury Heights
Denise Maloney Interior DesignDenise Maloney Interior Design
Photography by davidduncanlivingston.com
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Osthed
Osthed
Salt Design Cabinet & MillSalt Design Cabinet & Mill

Utility Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Porcelain 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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