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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Centers
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Broward Custom Kitchens
Custom Countertops
Custom Countertops
Custom Metal HomeCustom Metal Home
Stainless Steel top in laundry room
Gandy Residence
Gandy Residence
Sean Freitas, ArchitectSean Freitas, Architect
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
South Kihei - Contemporary Home
South Kihei - Contemporary Home
Hawaii's Finest In-Stock CabinetsHawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets
Maui Shaker 5 piece drawer front door in Pacific Red Alder Mink Stain Sparkling White Quartz counter top Photo by Kelsey Frost
Complete Laundry Room Remodel
Complete Laundry Room Remodel
Closets PlusClosets Plus
Enclosed the washer & dryer and installed a cabinet above the appliances.
Glamorous Laundry Room
Glamorous Laundry Room
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
The laundry and storage room is 5.5' wide x 10.2' long with stackable Electrolux appliances, two poles to hang clothes and a countertop to fold them, a sink, a laundry shoot and endless storage.
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms
Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Modern Design Cabinetry
Sater Design Collection's 6968 "Portofino" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6968 "Portofino" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Portofino" (Plan #6968). saterdesign.com
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Laundry Rooms-Twin Falls, ID
Premier WoodworkingPremier Woodworking
A large custom laundry room done in beautiful dark walnut cabinets, with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, a stainless steel sink, and rods for hanging clothes. Lisa Brown (photographer)
McNiece ResidenceF
McNiece ResidenceF
Natural Stone SourceNatural Stone Source
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Ahwatukee Home Remodel
Ahwatukee Home Remodel
Hochuli Design & Remodeling TeamHochuli Design & Remodeling Team
Ryan Wilson Phtography
Alpert
Alpert
Kitchens of DiabloKitchens of Diablo
Beautiful Transitional Dura Supreme Laundry Room with Samsung Washer & Dryer. Full Overlay construction with a cherry wood stained in a deep red allspice stain.
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Fifty Samana
Fifty Samana
Kerry SteeleKerry Steele
Laundry/utility room is next to the kitchen and the "maid's quarters." Features high efficiency LG washer and dryer, 18x18 travertine floors by Stone Tile Depot, built-in cabinetry by Kraftmade in Sonata Cherry Kaffe, a Reliance Whirlpools laundry sink, and stainless steel faucet by Kohler. Walls are Dove White by Benjamin Moore. The electrical panel is also in the laundry room, and there's plenty of room for cleaning supplies. You can see one of the tankless water heaters in the corner.
Estates Dr
Estates Dr
KHJ Designs LLCKHJ Designs LLC
Using the existing configuration I designed a clothes hamper solution under a water proof drained platform. Ash Lindsey Photography
Copper Field
Copper Field
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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and Travertine 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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