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U-shaped Utility Room with Black Floors Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Farmhouse
Mountain Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Rural u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door
Colorful Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets & Yellow Door
Hive HomeHive Home
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Los Angeles with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Collingwood Chalet
Collingwood Chalet
Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine CabinetryBloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Relaxing Retreat in the Dunes
Cheryl D & CompanyCheryl D & Company
Farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and multicoloured worktops.
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Luxe Living in Zionsville
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our Indianapolis studio gave this home an elegant, sophisticated look with sleek, edgy lighting, modern furniture, metal accents, tasteful art, and printed, textured wallpaper and accessories. Builder: Old Town Design Group Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midwest-luxury-living/
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
Custom storage in both the island and storage lockers makes organization a snap!
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and beige worktops.
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Photo of a large nautical u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
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.16TH.
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.
Wilmott / Laundry
Wilmott / Laundry
Sadie & CoSadie & Co
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Transitional Elegant Laundry Room
Villa West DesignsVilla West Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Tyler Lakehouse
Tyler Lakehouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Large beach style u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Yarrow Point Shingle Style--Remodel & Decor
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Combined Laundry and Craft Room
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Mountain Farmhouse
Mountain Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Mimosa Open Floor Plan
Mimosa Open Floor Plan
Before and After Builders, Inc.Before and After Builders, Inc.
Looking from breakfast room into the new pantry/laundry room which has the back door entry for patio/carport!
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.

U-shaped Utility Room with Black Floors 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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