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Black Utility Room with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
minimalist appliances and a yellow accent are hidden behind a plywood barn door at the new side entry and utility corridor
Small coastal single-wall laundry cupboard in Orange County with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Small traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a dado rail and wainscoting.
квартира в ЖК Николаевский Ансамбль
квартира в ЖК Николаевский Ансамбль
Akhunov ArchitectsAkhunov Architects
Akhunov Architects / Многофункциональный санузел, санитарный узел. Компактная прачечная, построчная комната с технической раковиной. Гостевой туалет совмещённый с функцией прачечной, который не стыдно показать гостям / Дизайн интерьера в Перми и не только
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Berkeley InteriorsBerkeley Interiors
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white walls and white worktops.
Guest House -Hartland, VT
Guest House -Hartland, VT
Housewright Construction Inc.Housewright Construction Inc.
This is an example of a rural single-wall separated utility room in Burlington with open cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Embracing Space
Embracing Space
7 Towns7 Towns
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley utility room in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, brown floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, an integrated washer and dryer and white worktops.
Park Ridge Project
Park Ridge Project
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
French doors open to reveal a well-organized laundry closet which includes pull-out baskets for sorting dirty clothes and telescoping valet rods for hanging cloths. Designed by Jamie Wilson from COS
Laundry
Laundry
GDP Interior DesignGDP Interior Design
Timber look overheads and dark blue small glossy subway tiles vertically stacked. Single bowl laundry sink with a handy fold away hanging rail with black tapware
DAJ-MH
DAJ-MH
kinotokinoto
DAJ-MH　撮影：繁田諭
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped utility room in Other with white walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
インダストリアル ランドリールーム
インダストリアル ランドリールーム
Inspiration for an industrial single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, wood worktops, black walls, open cabinets, grey floors and beige worktops.
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.
Asheville, NC Pantry
Asheville, NC Pantry
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
Bella Systems, Custom built-in adjustable shelves for a laundry room/pantry. The shelves have a wood finish to match the existing finishes. the shelves are floor based and wall hung.
Vinyl Tile
Vinyl Tile
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder Ridge Stone Homes
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Edmonton with open cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
2016 Custom Cottonwood
2016 Custom Cottonwood
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Spacious and practical laundry room features everything you need to keep up with your chores.
Large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Dream Ranch
Dream Ranch
Ron's Homes Inc.Ron's Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
山道勉建築山道勉建築
脱衣室・ユティリティ／キッチンを眺める Photo by:ジェ二イクス 佐藤二郎
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi separated utility room in Other with open cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops, a built-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Hickory Residents
Hickory Residents
McClure Construction, Inc.McClure Construction, Inc.
Custom Wood Cabinets Custom Maple Trim Open Cabinets Flat-panel Cabinets
This is an example of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lemaire Project
Lemaire Project
Abshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate DrywallAbshire Custom Cabinetry/Ultimate Drywall
8 Basket Cabinet, Kid's Lockers for books and school, Cabinet above washer and dryer
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in New Orleans with an utility sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Rénovation Corps de Ferme
Rénovation Corps de Ferme
Atelier de la TourAtelier de la Tour
Photo of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Rennes with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Scandi House
Scandi House
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photos: SG2 design
Medium sized eclectic galley separated utility room in Melbourne with an integrated sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Black Utility Room with Open 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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