Utility Room with White Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Highland Park Laundry Room

Kelly Martin Interiors

Photo: Meghan Bob Photography

| Northwest Hills Modern |

Amy Pearson Design

APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!

Classic Elegance

Kitchen Mania

Whole Home Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

Nashville Residence

Looney Ricks Kiss

In-law Suite Addition

12/12 Architects & Planners

Parkford Residence

Kristen Fegale Interiors

Laundry Spaces

Rachael Elise Design

Historic Takoma Park Victorian

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Logan Square Redux Laundry

Lark Architecture

The opposite side of the bed loft houses the laundry and closet space. A vent-free all-in-one washer dryer combo unit adds to the efficiency of the home, with convenient proximity to the hanging space of the closet and the ample storage of the full cabinetry wall.

彩暮(あやくら)モデルハウス

株式会社　アイスタイル

Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room

Phinney Design Group

Elizabeth Haynes

Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo

Paper Moon Painting

Gotta love a vintage/retro orange fridge!

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Photography: Ben Gebo

Private Residence, Casper Loft

Hakwood

Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout

Brilliant Design Concepts

The kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry form a corridor which can be partitioned off with sliding doors Clever storage for school bags and sports equipment Easy access from the side entrance so there is no need to clutter the kitchen.

Turning a Beach Cottage Into a Coastal Gem

GDC Construction

GDC’s carpenters created custom mahogany doors and jams for the office and laundry space.

Hideaway Bins - Du Bois Design - Laundry

Hideaway Bins

Hideaway Bins are ideal for use as a hidden storage solution within any area of your home - kitchen, bathroom, laundry....anywhere! Three intelligently designed, New Zealand made ranges are available, offering a simple and stylish space-saving solution. Hide your laundry, store your extra linen or use as a removable washing basket - the new Laundry Hamper is a high quality storage solution for your home. Featuring air vents to reduce moisture and a robust steel frame designed to withstand the weight of wet washing, this innovative new system is a must for your laundry! SCL160D-W - 1 x 60L Laundry Hamper, Door Pull Recommended use - Laundry Hamper - Install multiple hampers side by side for separating laundry. Ideal for apartment living or a large family home Hamper - Made from a recyclable polypropylene. Moulded handles for easy removal. Single hamper holds up to 60L. High quality construction - Robust 1.2mm zinc treated steel framework, powder coated for durability and capable of withstanding the weight of wet washing. Additional features - Pitch adjustment, air vents for ventilation and a solid base to prevent dripping. Runners - High quality German ball bearing self-close runners that create a controlled close through the use of an air vacuum dampener that protects the unit from slamming. Runners over-extend to ensure the hamper will come clear of the bench top and have a dynamic weight loading of 52kgs. Colour - Arctic White. Mounting options - Top mount and / or side mount. Photo Credit: Jane Usher

Fire Rebuild Laundry Room

Devinion Haus

Laundry Room designed for clients who plan to retire in home.

Bungalow Basement Remodel

Introspecs

Caleb Vandermeer

Utility Room with White Walls 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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