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Small Utility Room with Black Walls Ideas and Designs

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Connecticut Shoreline Renovation
Connecticut Shoreline Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
When our clients moved into their already built home they decided to live in it for a while before making any changes. Once they were settled they decided to hire us as their interior designers to renovate and redesign various spaces of their home. As they selected the spaces to be renovated they expressed a strong need for storage and customization. They allowed us to design every detail as well as oversee the entire construction process directing our team of skilled craftsmen. The home is a traditional home so it was important for us to retain some of the traditional elements while incorporating our clients style preferences. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
Gurnee kitchen
Gurnee kitchen
Interiors 4 UInteriors 4 U
Shot Time Productions
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, black walls and laminate floors.
Keperra House
Keperra House
Atelier Chen HungAtelier Chen Hung
Internal spaces on the contrary display a sense of warmth and softness, with the use of materials such as locally sourced Cypress Pine and Hoop Pine plywood panels throughout. Photography by Alicia Taylor
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 2
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 2
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Adelaide with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, black floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
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.
Modern Redding Revival
Modern Redding Revival
APK Designs LLCAPK Designs LLC
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separated utility room in New York with black walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Paseo Pereda
Paseo Pereda
mara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismomara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismo
Fotos: David Montero
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, ceramic flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black walls, a stacked washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Castle Pines Remodel
Castle Pines Remodel
KE Interiors, Inc.KE Interiors, Inc.
Who said a laundry room can't be beautiful! Make it a room you actually want to spend time in! Bold colors are tamed with beautiful, natural wood accents in this modern laundry/mud room.
Victorian Transformation
Victorian Transformation
In Ex DesignIn Ex Design
Credit: Photography by Matt Round Photography.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Devon with black walls.
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
appartamento 60 mq - ristrutturazione
Michela Chiesa ArchitettoMichela Chiesa Architetto
Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in Milan with black walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Триумф парк
Триумф парк
Александра СакмароваАлександра Сакмарова
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops, black splashback, black walls, porcelain flooring and black floors.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and wallpapered walls.

Small Utility Room with Black Walls 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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