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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Rivia-A
Rivia-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
Small Laundry Room makeover w/Stackable W/D and Farm Sink
randbollrandboll
The Homeowner custom cut/finished a butcher block top (at the same thickness (1") of the granite counter-top), to be placed on the farm sink which increased the amount of available space to fold laundry, etc. Note: the faucet merely swings out of the way. 2nd note: a square butcher block of the proper desired length and width and thickness can be purchased online, and then finished (round the corners to proper radius of Farm Sink corners, finish with several coats of clear coat polyurethane), as the homeowner did. Photo taken by homeowner.
Auburn Shores Remodel
Auburn Shores Remodel
Niche reDesignNiche reDesign
In order to fit in a full sized W/D, we reconfigured the layout, as the new washer & dryer could not be side by side. By removing a sink, the storage increased to include a pull out for detergents, and 2 large drop down wire hampers.
2007 Parade of Homes Village
2007 Parade of Homes Village
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse
Dan J. Heid - Planning & DesignDan J. Heid - Planning & Design
Clamshell Lake Farmhouse - Crosslake, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
The Miranda
The Miranda
Barriere Construction Inc.Barriere Construction Inc.
Stony Pointe
Stony Pointe
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A cheerful laundry room with light wood stained cabinets and floating shelves Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Remodeling Showcase: Wayzata Transformation
Remodeling Showcase: Wayzata Transformation
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Beautiful re-do of a once dingy laundry/mud room. Custom bench, cabinets were installed to be best fit for the family. Beautiful porcelain floor installed and ceramic hexagon white tile with gray grout adds creative intrigue. Stacked laundry at the right of the plant, by a window allowing light to spread through out the galley-style laundry space.
Rush Lake 5
Rush Lake 5
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House
Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House
Palmer ConstructionPalmer Construction
The spacious laundry room provides a great deal of functionality with its large amount of storage and counterspace.
Salem Lot 210
Salem Lot 210
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
ArrowCreek Custom 9
ArrowCreek Custom 9
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Farmhouse remodel in La Grande
Farmhouse remodel in La Grande
Kitchens By TerrieKitchens By Terrie
This mudroom and laundry room is a dream for an active family. The tall storage includes Dura Supreme's foldout food pantry.
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
No Place Like (Highland Park) Home
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
What a joy to bring this exciting renovation to a loyal client: a family of 6 that has called this Highland Park house, “home” for over 25 years. This relationship began in 2017 when we designed their living room, girls’ bedrooms, powder room, and in-home office. We were thrilled when they entrusted us again with their kitchen, family room, dining room, and laundry area design. Their first floor became our JSDG playground… Our priority was to bring fresh, flowing energy to the family’s first floor. We started by removing partial walls to create a more open floor plan and transformed a once huge fireplace into a modern bar set up. We reconfigured a stunning, ventless fireplace and oriented it floor to ceiling tile in the family room. Our second priority was to create an outdoor space for safe socializing during the pandemic, as we executed this project during the thick of it. We designed the entire outdoor area with the utmost intention and consulted on the gorgeous outdoor paint selections. Stay tuned for photos of this outdoors space on the site soon! Overall, this project was a true labor of love. We are grateful to again bring beauty, flow and function to this beloved client’s warm home.
A French Provincial Kitchen
A French Provincial Kitchen
HDR Remodeling Inc.HDR Remodeling Inc.
Adding a full light glass door to the back deck unified the indoor and outdoor spaces while adding some much needed natural light. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt
The Hilltop Home
The Hilltop Home
Franks Home Maintenance and General ContractingFranks Home Maintenance and General Contracting
This laundry was inspired by the owner. She went to ireland, saw this exact wallpaper, fell in love and had to have it in her home. The ceiling was hand painted by a local artist.
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
A bold, contrasting, sliding barn door allows extra room between the two spaces. A traditional hinged door needs room to swing open, and a smaller frame to case it. A sliding door is the perfect solution for this clean, feel good transitional space. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler
A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style
A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
Tad Davis Photography
CW1 - Mud Room
CW1 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
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Utility Room with Distressed Cabinets and Ceramic 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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