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Black Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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
Pax I House
Pax I House
Pax Domus, Inc.Pax Domus, Inc.
Creative Captures, David Barrios
Photo of a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark wood cabinets.
Pops of Color
Pops of Color
Casey Hawthorne DesignCasey Hawthorne Design
Photo of a medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Fonseca
Fonseca
Danmar Cabinet CompanyDanmar Cabinet Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Contemporary Lodge
Contemporary Lodge
AmbianceAmbiance
This rural contemporary home was designed for a couple with two grown children not living with them. The couple wanted a clean contemporary plan with attention to nice materials and practical for their relaxing lifestyle with them, their visiting children and large dog. The designer was involved in the process from the beginning by drawing the house plans. The couple had some requests to fit their lifestyle. Central location for the former music teacher's grand piano Tall windows to take advantage of the views Bioethanol ventless fireplace feature instead of traditional fireplace Casual kitchen island seating instead of dining table Vinyl plank floors throughout add warmth and are pet friendly
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.
Seaglass Way
Seaglass Way
San Diego City HomesSan Diego City Homes
Photo of a contemporary single-wall utility room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, grey floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Aicher Project
Aicher Project
Dan Brady Painting and Wood RestorationDan Brady Painting and Wood Restoration
Aicher Interior Project
Traditional separated utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Lake Dream House
Lake Dream House
Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd.Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd.
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Calgary with dark wood cabinets and a stacked washer and dryer.
Custom Brookridge in Combined Locks
Custom Brookridge in Combined Locks
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fresh Take On A Classic Georgian
Fresh Take On A Classic Georgian
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
From the graphic tile, to the artwork, and the ample counter space, every detail of this laundry room was designed with the homeowner in mind.
Inspiration for a traditional galley utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and a dado rail.
Warmington Residential: The Glen LA - Plan 3 Laundry Room
Warmington Residential: The Glen LA - Plan 3 Laundry Room
Warmington ResidentialWarmington Residential
Plan 3 at The Glen LA in Valley Glen. New Single Family Homes in Valley Glen, CA
Single-wall utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
This modern laundry room features our Martin Textured Melamine door style in the Kodiak finish and displays our tall hamper cabinet. Design by studiobstyle Photographs by Tim Nehotte Photography
Waypoint Cabinet Gallery
Waypoint Cabinet Gallery
Kreofsky Building SupplyKreofsky Building Supply
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Other with shaker cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and dark wood cabinets.
Dawna Jones Design
Dawna Jones Design
Dawna Jones DesignDawna Jones Design
Contemporary utility room in Vancouver with dark wood cabinets.
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

Black Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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