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Silver Lake Residence
Silver Lake Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Sherwin Williams Worldly gray cabinetry in shaker style. Side by side front load washer & dryer on custom built pedastals. Art Sysley multi color floor tile brings a cheerful welcome from the garage. Drop in utility sink with a laminate counter top. Light fixture by Murray Feiss.
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
Atlanta Transitional Kitchen Renovation
EK InteriorsEK Interiors
circa lighting, classic design, custom cabinets, inset cabinetry, kohler, renovation,
Traditional utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, an utility sink, granite worktops, porcelain flooring, multicoloured worktops and feature lighting.
2017 Fall Showcase
2017 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Laundry room /mud room.
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hood 10
Hood 10
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops and an utility sink.
Love Residence - Denver, CO
Love Residence - Denver, CO
StugaStuga
David Lauer
Inspiration for a country galley separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, grey walls and a feature wall.
Transitional Family Home
Transitional Family Home
Skapa DesignSkapa Design
This lovely transitional home in Minnesota's lake country pairs industrial elements with softer formal touches. It uses an eclectic mix of materials and design elements to create a beautiful yet comfortable family home.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Large rural separated utility room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multicoloured worktops, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Spring Arbor - Dalton
Spring Arbor - Dalton
McKee BuildersMcKee Builders
The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Coastal utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Homearama 2016 - G.A. White - Chambal
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
This is easily our most stunning job to-date. If you didn't have the chance to walk through this masterpiece in-person at the 2016 Dayton Homearama Touring Edition, these pictures are the next best thing. We supplied and installed all of the cabinetry for this stunning home built by G.A. White Homes. We will be featuring more work in the upcoming weeks, so check back in for more amazing photos! Designer: Aaron Mauk Photographer: Dawn M Smith Photography Builder: G.A. White Homes
Coconut Lane Residence
Coconut Lane Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
Laundry room including dog bath.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a feature wall and an utility sink.
Laundries
Laundries
Your Design Kitchens and BathroomsYour Design Kitchens and Bathrooms
Modern looking laundry with large benchtop
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with an utility sink, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Deborah Roides Interior DesignDeborah Roides Interior Design
Farmhouse first floor laundry room and bath combination. Concrete tile floors set the stage and ship lap and subway tile walls add dimension and utility to the space. The Kohler Bannon sink is the showstopper. Black shaker cabinets add storage and function.
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
Renovation of a wood-framed Italiante-style cottage that was built in 1863. Listed as a nationally registered landmark, the "McLangen-Black House" was originally detached from the main house and received several additions throughout the 20th century.
The Florence in Bellevue
The Florence in Bellevue
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Upstairs laundry with storage and counter space. HD Estates
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls and grey floors.
Mud room with dog shower
Mud room with dog shower
Morisset DesignMorisset Design
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Montreal with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Absolute Stone CorporationAbsolute Stone Corporation
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Raleigh with an utility sink and marble worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Possley Builders LLCPossley Builders LLC
Darker quartz countertop with a glass mosiac backsplash.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Detroit with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Black Utility Room with an Utility Sink 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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