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Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
Wyclifee
Wyclifee
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Classic and Contemporary
Classic and Contemporary
Lo LA DesignLo LA Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary separated utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Rose Manor
Rose Manor
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.
Southern Manor Tranquility
Southern Manor Tranquility
Blythe Building CompanyBlythe Building Company
Large home office/laundry room with gobs of built-in custom cabinets and storage, a rustic brick floor, and oversized pendant light. This is the second home office in this house.
The Bubble House
The Bubble House
Birchall and Partners Architects Pty LtdBirchall and Partners Architects Pty Ltd
Laundry Room with stacked washing and dryer, double door fridge, drop-in sink and storage joinery. The Bubble House by Birchall & Partners Architects.
Ridgeside Renovation
Ridgeside Renovation
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Work completed by homebuilder EPG Homes, Chattanooga, TN
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
19 - Charleston Laundry Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
www.felixsanchez.com
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Laundry in Mudroom Space Corey Crockett
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley utility room in Portland Maine with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Custom Home - Northbrook, IL
Custom Home - Northbrook, IL
PKPG CompaniesPKPG Companies
Expansive classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metal splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Monochromatic Remodel
Monochromatic Remodel
McKinney Homes LLCMcKinney Homes LLC
Photo: Donna Cummings Lighting: Hagen's Lighting
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, beige floors, black worktops and white walls.
Lesesne Street 3
Lesesne Street 3
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Inspiration for an expansive modern single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Bloomfield Estates
Bloomfield Estates
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
Stylish laundry room.
Expansive contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Dorchester
Dorchester
Sudderth DesignSudderth Design
MAKING A STATEMENT sited on EXPANSIVE Nichols Hills lot. Worth the wait...STUNNING MASTERPIECE by Sudderth Design. ULTIMATE in LUXURY features oak hardwoods throughout, HIGH STYLE quartz and marble counters, catering kitchen, Statement gas fireplace, wine room, floor to ceiling windows, cutting-edge fixtures, ample storage, and more! Living space was made to entertain. Kitchen adjacent to spacious living leaves nothing missed...built in hutch, Top of the line appliances, pantry wall, & spacious island. Sliding doors lead to outdoor oasis. Private outdoor space complete w/pool, kitchen, fireplace, huge covered patio, & bath. Sudderth hits it home w/the master suite. Forward thinking master bedroom is simply SEXY! EXPERIENCE the master bath w/HUGE walk-in closet, built-ins galore, & laundry. Well thought out 2nd level features: OVERSIZED game room, 2 bed, 2bth, 1 half bth, Large walk-in heated & cooled storage, & laundry. A HOME WORTH DREAMING ABOUT.
L-Shaped Home : Mud Room
L-Shaped Home : Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Multi-Level Transitional Craftsman Home Features Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living, a Split-Bedroom Layout for Privacy in The Master Suite and Boasts Both a Master & Guest Suite on The Main Level!
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Laundry-Pantry-Mudd Room - Remodel - Pewaukee
Rigsby Group, Inc.Rigsby Group, Inc.
We opened up this unique space to expand the Laundry Room and Mud Room to incorporate a large expansion for the Pantry Area that included a Coffee Bar and Refrigerator. This remodeled space allowed more functionality and brought in lots of sunlight into the spaces.
Collected Hideaway | Portland Home Addition
Collected Hideaway | Portland Home Addition
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
White-painted shaker cabinets and black granite counters pop in this transitional laundry room.
Inspiration for an expansive retro galley separated utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors, a vaulted ceiling, a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Modern Black and White House
Modern Black and White House
OZ Enterprises LLCOZ Enterprises LLC
Design ideas for an expansive modern l-shaped separated utility room in Richmond with a submerged sink, granite worktops and black worktops.
Inviting On Ivergordon
Inviting On Ivergordon
Chimera Interior DesignChimera Interior Design
Expansive modern u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Ridgeside Renovation
Ridgeside Renovation
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Work completed by homebuilder EPG Homes, Chattanooga, TN
Expansive rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.

Expansive Utility Room with Black Worktops 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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