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Traditional Utility Room with Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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French Provincial Home
French Provincial Home
BayWorks Construction, Inc.BayWorks Construction, Inc.
Dennis Mayer Photography
This is an example of a classic utility room in San Francisco with black cabinets, a belfast sink, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Modern Creek
Modern Creek
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Mud Room Reinvented
Mud Room Reinvented
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Tommy Kile 2014
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, black cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nest in the Trees
Nest in the Trees
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
The family laundry room is built to work. With a mix of open and closed storage, ample folding surface, and craftsman touches like bead board and shaker cabinets, this is a laundry room you actually want to spend time in, for its function AND form.
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This modern laundry has a chic, retro vibe with black and white geometric backsplash beautifully contrasting the rich, black cabinetry, and bright, white quartz countertops. A washer-dryer set sits on the left of the single-wall laundry room, enclosed under a countertop perfect for sorting and folding laundry. A brass closet rod offers additional drying space above the sink, while the right side offers additional storage and versatile drying options. Truly a refreshing, practical, and inviting space!
Get Inspired - Transitional
Get Inspired - Transitional
Tango Design StudioTango Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
Schrock Cabinets: Dark Gray Laundry Cabinets
Schrock Cabinets: Dark Gray Laundry Cabinets
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Design ideas for a classic utility room with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, grey floors and grey worktops.
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Extreme DesignExtreme Design
This is an example of a traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a dado rail.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
15 - Craftsman Transitional Allston Utility Room
15 - Craftsman Transitional Allston Utility Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Vibrant Family Addition
Vibrant Family Addition
Jami Meek DesignsJami Meek Designs
Low Gear Photography
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and black cabinets.
From dark & dingy to beautiful
From dark & dingy to beautiful
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Complete built in cabinets to conceal the washer and dryer and add a ton of storage.
Design ideas for a small classic galley utility room in Boise with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
2231 Springdale Avenue
2231 Springdale Avenue
Ram Construction, Inc./Ram Design-BuildRam Construction, Inc./Ram Design-Build
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
The marble checkerboard floor and black cabinets make this laundry room unusually elegant.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped utility room in New York with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2018
Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2018
Gatehouse No. 1 Furniture & Interior DesignGatehouse No. 1 Furniture & Interior Design
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Diamond Cabinetry
Diamond Cabinetry
Arnold Lumber CompanyArnold Lumber Company
Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Residential Services of TulsaResidential Services of Tulsa
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Traditional Utility Room with Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed traditional 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 traditional utility design.

What do I need in my traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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