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Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Goldsmith Neighborhood Town Home
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PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse
PASSIVE HOUSE ~ Hudson County NY Farmhouse
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Laundry Rooms
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ASID Showcase House Laundry
ASID Showcase House Laundry
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Original to the home was a beautiful stained glass window. The homeowner’s wanted to reuse it and since the laundry room had no exterior window, it was perfect. Natural light from the skylight above the back stairway filters through it and illuminates the laundry room. What was an otherwise mundane space now showcases a beautiful art piece. The room also features one of Cambria’s newest counter top colors, Parys. The rich blue and gray tones are seen again in the blue wall paint and the stainless steel sink and faucet finish. Twin Cities Closet Company provided for this small space making the most of every square inch.
Carmel Cottage Renovation
Carmel Cottage Renovation
Bakker ConstructionBakker Construction
Efficient and Functional Laundry
Efficient and Functional Laundry
Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior DesignerTiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer
Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks Photo 2019 Scripps Network, LLC. Equipped and organized like a modern laundry center, the well-designed laundry room with top-notch appliances makes it easy to get chores done in a space that feels attractive and comfortable. The large number of cabinets and drawers in the laundry room provide storage space for various laundry and pet supplies. The laundry room also offers lots of counterspace for folding clothes and getting household tasks done.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans 2
Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans 2
Fan Diego - The Ceiling Fan StoresFan Diego - The Ceiling Fan Stores
Country Tradition in Hampshire
Country Tradition in Hampshire
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Mike and Stacy moved to the country to be around the rolling landscape and feed the birds outside their Hampshire country home. After living in the home for over ten years, they knew exactly what they wanted to renovate their 1980’s two story once their children moved out. It all started with the desire to open up the floor plan, eliminating constricting walls around the dining room and the eating area that they didn’t plan to use once they had access to what used to be a formal dining room. They wanted to enhance the already warm country feel their home already had, with some warm hickory cabinets and casual granite counter tops. When removing the pantry and closet between the kitchen and the laundry room, the new design now just flows from the kitchen directly into the smartly appointed laundry area and adjacent powder room. The new eat in kitchen bar is frequented by guests and grand-children, and the original dining table area can be accessed on a daily basis in the new open space. One instant sensation experienced by anyone entering the front door is the bright light that now transpires from the front of the house clear through the back; making the entire first floor feel free flowing and inviting. Photo Credits- Joe Nowak
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Nieman Market DesignNieman Market Design
Alazan Circle
Alazan Circle
Casa Rio BuildersCasa Rio Builders
Shutterbug Studios
Our Work
Our Work
J. Russell MacLachlan Custom Homes & RemodelingJ. Russell MacLachlan Custom Homes & Remodeling
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Common VisionCommon Vision
"the welsh house"
"the welsh house"
New Old, LLCNew Old, LLC
Dustin Peck Photography
Washing Room
Washing Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
West Des Moines, IA - Addition | Laundry Room | Eclectic Style
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Photography: Paul Gates
Aqua Forest Laundry
Aqua Forest Laundry
GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher RecyclingGlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling
Recycled Glass Countertops
Riverside, St. Albert Showhome
Riverside, St. Albert Showhome
Coventry Homes IncCoventry Homes Inc
Laundry room has convenient dual-access through the master bedroom closet, or from the 2nd floor hallway.

Utility Room with Raised-panel Cabinets and Light Hardwood 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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