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Traditional Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, porcelain flooring, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Paul & Sandra's Laundry Room
Paul & Sandra's Laundry Room
Wow Great PlaceWow Great Place
This combination powder room and laundry room needed a facelift. Not quite a major renovation, but we changed the floor, the cabinetry, and added a wall of wood-look tile for interest. If your powder room is sharing space with the laundry, it may as well be a pretty place to go!
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a built-in sink.
Mudroom & Laundry Room Addition
Mudroom & Laundry Room Addition
Lauten ConstructionLauten Construction
Robert Lauten
Large classic galley utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, granite worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Lake Harriet Tudor
Lake Harriet Tudor
Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.
Troy Thies Photography
Classic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, beige worktops and grey walls.
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Spacious Laundry and Mudroom
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
This large laundry and mudroom with attached powder room is spacious with plenty of room. The benches, cubbies and cabinets help keep everything organized and out of site.
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Butterfield ArchitectureButterfield Architecture
A compact extension that contains a utility area, wc and lots of extra storage for all and bikes. Photo credit: Gavin Stewart
Small classic single-wall utility room in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and brick flooring.
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.
New Construction Town of Manitowoc Rapids
New Construction Town of Manitowoc Rapids
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Nies Homes Waterfront 10411 E Summerfield Circle
Nies Homes Waterfront 10411 E Summerfield Circle
Design Group Architects Ltd.Design Group Architects Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Wichita with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
A Transitional Kitchen for the Entertainer
A Transitional Kitchen for the Entertainer
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Within the mudroom, a pull out trashcan feature was re-purposed to store a large, dog food bin and a nook underneath the counter top is a dedicated space to store food and water bowls.
Thornberry in Kimberly
Thornberry in Kimberly
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room has a side by side washer and dryer with plenty of counter space above and across the machines. There are also cabinets above the counters.
Greenbryre Estates Custom Home Build
Greenbryre Estates Custom Home Build
D&S HomesD&S Homes
Scott Prokop
Photo of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
The updated laundry room offers clean, fresh lines, easy to maintain granite counter tops and a unique, penny round mosaic porcelain tiled back splash. The stacking washer and dryer freed up storage space on either side of the unit to add more cabinets and a working area. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Lauren Levant InteriorLauren Levant Interior
Clean white walls and organized shelving and storage create an elegant and practical laundry space just adjacent to the kitchen. Dave Bryce Photography
Transitional Medium Wood Laundry Room
Transitional Medium Wood Laundry Room
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dark and Light
Dark and Light
The Jae CompanyThe Jae Company
Many of the elements within the design of this full condo remodel in Westerville, Ohio, contrast nicely with one another. Light and dark elements play off one another. The job included a kitchen, master bath, second bath, powder room, fireplace, lower level bath and laundry room - the redesign included cabinets, countertops, appliances, sinks, faucets, toilets, tile shower, tile floor, tile backsplash, stacked stone fireplace and new lighting. The cabinetry in the kitchen is Woodmont's Sedona Espresso. The countertops are granite in St. Ceila and the backsplash is cream tumbled travertine.
Paseo Lindo - Laundry and Craft Center
Paseo Lindo - Laundry and Craft Center
Cachet HomesCachet Homes
Hallway laundry and craft area.
Traditional utility room in Phoenix with dark wood cabinets.
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboard Kitchen and Bath Discounter
Cupboards Kitchen Bath DiscountersCupboards Kitchen Bath Discounters
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux

Traditional Utility Room with Dark Wood 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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