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Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Monroe Street, Hinsdale
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Inspiration for a small traditional laundry cupboard in Chicago with wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
Laundry Room with open shelving
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Mclaughlin
Mclaughlin
Meg Blu HomeMeg Blu Home
Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and wallpapered walls.
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
Knoll - Farmhouse Laundry Room
In the DeetsIn the Deets
Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.
Modern Log Cabin
Modern Log Cabin
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Sorensen Millcreek Remodel
Sorensen Millcreek Remodel
Shearer DesignsShearer Designs
Small farmhouse laundry room with LG Front load washer/dryer. Decorative tile backsplash to add a bit of color. Pental Quartz countertop concrete. Ikea grimslov kitchen cabinets for storage and undercounter lighting. Hanging rack for clothing and laundry storage basket.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Just off the main hall from our Baker's Kitchen project was a dark little laundry room that also served as the main entry from the garage. By adding cement tiles, cheerful navy cabinets and a butcher block counter, we transformed the space into a bright laundry room that also provides a warm welcome to the house.
Avalon Bayfront
Avalon Bayfront
Elizabeth AllsteadtElizabeth Allsteadt
2nd laundry room
Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Laundry Room Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation
Full House Remodel
Full House Remodel
Precision BuildersPrecision Builders
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Dark Green Boot Room
Dark Green Boot Room
Tom HowleyTom Howley
Our dark green boot room and utility has been designed for all seasons, incorporating open and closed storage for muddy boots, bags, various outdoor items and cleaning products. No boot room is complete without bespoke bench seating. In this instance, we've introduced a warm and contrasting walnut seat, offering a cosy perch and additional storage below. To add a heritage feel, we've embraced darker tones, walnut details and burnished brass Antrim handles, bringing beauty to this practical room.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Whole House Remodel
Toronto Whole House Remodel
Sosna IncSosna Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white 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.
Lavish Laundry
Lavish Laundry
Lux InteriorsLux Interiors
Photo of a small modern single-wall utility room in Perth with a submerged sink and porcelain splashback.
Palm Beach Shower/Laundry
Palm Beach Shower/Laundry
Alix Helps InteriorsAlix Helps Interiors
A striking, contemporary multi-purpose bathroom and laundry. Clever joinery conceals the laundry when not in use. Bold feature tiles makes for a stunning space.
Maloney Remodel
Maloney Remodel
Bungalow ProsBungalow Pros
Jill Kessenich, Matt Blessing
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Small Black Utility Room 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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