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Black L-shaped Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux
Destined to be a Classic
Destined to be a Classic
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Why confine cabinetry to the kitchen? Dura Supreme cabinetry is an intelligent choice for built-in and freestanding furniture pieces throughout your home. As open floor plans gain popularity and kitchen space merges seamlessly with living spaces, it’s only natural to extend cabinetry into other areas of the home to create architectural and design consistency. Dura Supreme cabinetry offers an amazing array of door styles, finishes and decorative elements along with superior construction, joinery, quality and custom sizing. Your Dura Supreme designer can introduce you to a host of intriguing design venues and furniture applications for your entire home. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator
Kingsway
Kingsway
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.
Bloomfield Street Duplex
Bloomfield Street Duplex
J. PATRYCE DESIGNJ. PATRYCE DESIGN
Retro l-shaped utility room in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mr McGrath - Didcot
Mr McGrath - Didcot
Ridgeway InteriorsRidgeway Interiors
A Scandinavian Southmore Kitchen We designed, supplied and fitted this beautiful Hacker Systemat kitchen in Matt Black Lacquer finish. Teamed with Sand Oak reproduction open shelving for a Scandinavian look that is super popular and finished with a designer White Corian worktop that brightens up the space. This open plan kitchen is ready for welcoming and entertaining guests and is equipped with the latest appliances from Siemens.
Fox Bend
Fox Bend
Nikole Starr InteriorsNikole Starr Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.
Modern Dark Grey Kitchen with Adriatic in Lead Walnut
Modern Dark Grey Kitchen with Adriatic in Lead Walnut
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
Door Style: Adriatic in Lead Walnut Vertical - Designer: PS Modern - Photographer: Ketchum Photography
Medium sized retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Ideas & Inspo
Laundry Room Ideas & Inspo
Trim Tech DesignsTrim Tech Designs
There’s no such thing as too much storage, am I right? ? Our designers are experts at adding in storage solutions wherever you need them. So if you have an oddly shaped room or need cabinetry to fit specific dimensions, we’ve got you covered!
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped utility room in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Pooler Laundry Room
Pooler Laundry Room
UserUser
McCall Chase
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Ancient Modern
Ancient Modern
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Joshua Caldwell Photography
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets and feature lighting.
Third Street Excelsior
Third Street Excelsior
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Laundry Room Troy Theis Photography
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink and a feature wall.
Buanderie Elfa x Invernizzi
Buanderie Elfa x Invernizzi
Elfa FranceElfa France
Stéphane Invernizzi
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped utility room in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Middleton Home
Middleton Home
Hart DeNoble BuildersHart DeNoble Builders
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
SM Mudroom & Laundry Room
SM Mudroom & Laundry Room
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
Labra Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown worktops, shaker cabinets and a dado rail.
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Brossard Mudroom and Laundry
Wow Great PlaceWow Great Place
This mudroom entry has access from the side of the house, as well as from the garage, and also contains the laundry room, which is very practical for this family when the kids come in from swim lessons or from playing in the snow, the laundry is right there, so wet things can go right in the dryer!
New Palo Alto Bungalo
New Palo Alto Bungalo
Young & Borlik Architects, inc.Young & Borlik Architects, inc.
Huge storage cabinets and a side by side front load washer/dryer make for a practical and useful laundry space. Ample counter above the machines allows folding clothing, and full-height cabinet storage accommodates a vast array of utility room needs. White shaker cabinets are detailed with dark pulls and barrel hinges as a throw-back to old-school carpenter-built cabinetry.
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWROOM - Laundry Display
SHOWCASE -- Hastings, NebraskaSHOWCASE -- Hastings, Nebraska
Rover is hanging out on a pet bed. If you have a Big Rover who can't fit in a niche, use this space for pet food bowls instead.
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls and vinyl flooring.

Black L-shaped Utility Room 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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