skip to main content
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Floor Material: Ceramic Tile

Utility Room with Light Wood Cabinets and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 271 photos
Item 1 of 3
Laundry/Storage - Palisade Custom Home
Laundry/Storage - Palisade Custom Home
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
This laundry room has plenty of storage. Room for laundry, sewing, and so much more. Space of the second refrigerator.
The Zanetti Family
The Zanetti Family
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
New Construction - Town of Liberty
New Construction - Town of Liberty
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Maury
Maury
Bethel Builders, LLCBethel Builders, LLC
Duplex Y
Duplex Y
Haifa ArchitectsHaifa Architects
Duplex Y is located in a multi apartment building, typical to the Carmel mountain neighborhoods. The building has several entrances due to the slope it sits on. Duplex Y has its own separate entrance and a beautiful view towards Haifa bay and the Golan Heights that can be seen on a clear weather day. The client - a computer high-tech couple, with their two small daughters asked us for a simple and functional design that could remind them of their frequent visits to central and northern Europe. Their request has been accepted. Our planning approach was simple indeed, maybe even simple in a radical way: We followed the principle of clean and ultra minimal spaces, that serve their direct mission only. Complicated geometry of the rooms has been simplified by implementing built-in wood furniture into numerous niches. The most 'complicated' room (due to its broken geometry, narrow proportions and sloped ceiling) has been turned into a kid's room shaped as a clean 'wood box' for fun, games and 'edutainment'. The storage room has been refurbished to maximize it's purpose by creating enough space to store 90% of the entire family's demand. We've tried to avoid unnecessary decoration. 97% of the design has its functional use in addition to its atmospheric qualities. Several elements like the structural cylindrical column were exposed to show their original material - concrete. Photos: Julia Berezina
North Ocean Way | Classic Estate
North Ocean Way | Classic Estate
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
New 2-story residence with additional 9-car garage, exercise room, enoteca and wine cellar below grade. Detached 2-story guest house and 2 swimming pools.
Wild West Cabin
Wild West Cabin
MONTEREY KITCHENS INC.MONTEREY KITCHENS INC.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Johnston Resience
Johnston Resience
Reitsma & AssociatesReitsma & Associates
Laundry
Peakhurst Heights
Peakhurst Heights
Balnei & ColinaBalnei & Colina
Photo Credit: Urban Angles
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
Barton Road Kitchen + Bed + Bath Remodel
W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
West Hollywood Contemporary
West Hollywood Contemporary
Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.Flowers Innovative Design & Construct Inc.
Benchmark Homes Custom Build in Town & Country
Benchmark Homes Custom Build in Town & Country
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Carrington Street
Carrington Street
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida
Marquis Fine CabinetryMarquis Fine Cabinetry
Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Floating Shelving, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Custom Floating Shelves
Sanctuary Abode
Sanctuary Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Trendy Show home in Leduc Alberta
Trendy Show home in Leduc Alberta
Bengel Custom HomesBengel Custom Homes
Gathering House
Gathering House
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Closer look at the washer na ddryer with counter space above, subway tile backsplash, and laundry room sink with stainless steel fixture. Design: One SEED Architecture + Interiors Photo Credit: Brice Ferre
Modern family laundry
Modern family laundry
Gravelle WoodworkingGravelle Woodworking
Organize laundry with a place for everything
Asko Appliances
Asko Appliances
Nonn'sNonn's

Utility Room with Light Wood 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.
6
2345678910Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.