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Agoura Hills Home
Agoura Hills Home
Riki S. DesignRiki S. Design
Mudroom room featuring gray and white Spanish floor tiles and custom built-in cabinetry.
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Templestowe, Laundry with porcelain tiles splash-back
Templestowe, Laundry with porcelain tiles splash-back
Colour Confidence InteriorsColour Confidence Interiors
Large format matt tiles to the floor and 300 x 600 horizontal gloss tiles to the walls are a great backdrop for rows the textured timber cabinets, both below and above bench. Dark timber and rattan accessories add a tropical vibe with the over-scaled green bottles the only hit of colour.
Victorian Manor House, Surrey
Victorian Manor House, Surrey
Woodstock FurnitureWoodstock Furniture
Utility Sink Area
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green walls and green floors.
Big Sister/Little Sister New Build
Big Sister/Little Sister New Build
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
Photography by Schweitzer Creative
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Portland.
Bridgeport Refresh
Bridgeport Refresh
JASMIN REESE INTERIORSJASMIN REESE INTERIORS
Inspiration for a bohemian utility room in Chicago with feature lighting.
Private Client Cork
Private Client Cork
AndzikDublin PhotographyAndzikDublin Photography
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Dublin with feature lighting.
Faux Wood Blinds
Faux Wood Blinds
Zinga's - Blinds, Shutters, DraperiesZinga's - Blinds, Shutters, Draperies
Modern Laundry Room
Eclectic utility room in Indianapolis.
Sussex Victorian Villa
Sussex Victorian Villa
Field Day StudioField Day Studio
Design ideas for an eclectic utility room in London.
West Chester Borough Whole House Remodel
West Chester Borough Whole House Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
John Welsh
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Philadelphia.
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.
Durham Dreams..
Durham Dreams..
Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.Eric S. Perry Design & Build, Inc.
Nice tile!...
Photo of an eclectic galley separated utility room in Raleigh with brown cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Eclectic Laundry Room
Eclectic Laundry Room
This is an example of an eclectic utility room.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lankford Design GroupLankford Design Group
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Other.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Webber Coleman WoodworksWebber Coleman Woodworks
Photo of a bohemian utility room in Atlanta.
Leighton Buzzard Kitchen and Utility Room
Leighton Buzzard Kitchen and Utility Room
Susie McKechnie InteriorsSusie McKechnie Interiors
This is an example of an eclectic utility room in Other.
Suite
Suite
Hudson HavensHudson Havens
Eric Russell
Medium sized bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Rhonda Kieson DesignsRhonda Kieson Designs
Walk down the stone path through this laundry room. You're apt to go right by the washer and dryer and not even know it. The ceiling offers up a starlit sky through the use of fiber optics. The slate and fieldstone flooring resembles a pathway that leads to the adjoining vintage cottage room. Photo credit: Skyler Smith
Laundry room with great storage options
Laundry room with great storage options
Hardwood CreationsHardwood Creations
Hardwood Creations custom laundry room
Inspiration for a bohemian utility room in Charlotte.
Laundry // Birex 'Acqua E-Sapone' // Available through Retreat Design
Laundry // Birex 'Acqua E-Sapone' // Available through Retreat Design
Retreat DesignRetreat Design
Inspiration for an eclectic utility room in Perth.
Apartment on a budget
Apartment on a budget
TaygloTayglo
Taylor Greeley
Bohemian utility room in Boston.

Eclectic Black Utility Room Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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