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U-shaped Utility Room with Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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The Ryburgh
The Ryburgh
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
A dream utility room, paired with a sophisticated bar area and all finished in our distinctive oak black core.
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
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.
Grey Concrete and Matt Black Renovation
Grey Concrete and Matt Black Renovation
Palazzo Kitchens ChristchurchPalazzo Kitchens Christchurch
This renovation took a tired 1980's inner city bungalow and created a modern family haven.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Christchurch with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Robinson Case Study
Robinson Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Railings and horizontal grain Driftwood veneer with worktop in Nero Assoluto Linen Finish with honed edges. Photography by Nick Kane.
St Henry Family Home
St Henry Family Home
Springhouse Architects, LLCSpringhouse Architects, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Medium sized rural u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Ranch Revival
Ranch Revival
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/
Laundry / Dog Shower Remodel
Laundry / Dog Shower Remodel
Kovalinskiy Design, LLCKovalinskiy Design, LLC
This is an example of a classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
In-town Atlanta Tear-down/Rebuild
In-town Atlanta Tear-down/Rebuild
Georgia Contractor Group Home BuildersGeorgia Contractor Group Home Builders
T&T Photos, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Kilim Rug - Medium
Kilim Rug - Medium
Storm InspiredStorm Inspired
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, black cabinets and grey walls.
Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Luxury Laundry Room featuring double washer double dryers. This gold black and white laundry is classic and spells function all the way.
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Laundry room with dark cabinets
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an utility sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Beverly Drive
Beverly Drive
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Terra Bella~ Morgan Hill
Terra Bella~ Morgan Hill
Design MattersDesign Matters
This laundry room is such a wonderful space, we want every guest to see it!!! The flooring is newsprint tile, such a favorite, from Mission tile, with a black pencil liner and perimeter in PAC rhyme stone chamber~ Glass backsplash from AKDO clear and frosted staggered tile and Caviar painted cabinetry
River Road Murray Project
River Road Murray Project
CR StoneCR Stone
Large Laundry with Double Washers and Dryers. Stone Benchtops installed by CR Stone
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Charleston with black cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Cox Rossbridge, Hoover, Al
Cox Rossbridge, Hoover, Al
J. Wright Building CompanyJ. Wright Building Company
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Fieldcrest Lane
Fieldcrest Lane
McMahon Construction Services, Inc.McMahon Construction Services, Inc.
Expansive traditional u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

U-shaped Utility Room with Black Cabinets 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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