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U-shaped Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mexican Home Project
Mexican Home Project
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom Luxury Home with a Mexican inpsired style by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more inspirational photos!
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Robertson Lake House
Robertson Lake House
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Located on the pristine Glenn Lake in Eureka, Montana, Robertson Lake House was designed for a family as a summer getaway. The design for this retreat took full advantage of an idyllic lake setting. With stunning views of the lake and all the wildlife that inhabits the area it was a perfect platform to use large glazing and create fun outdoor spaces.
The New American Home 2016
The New American Home 2016
By DesignBy Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped utility room in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Centered between the two closets we added a large cabinet for boot and shoe storage. There is nothing worse then dragging snow through your house in the winters. You can use the bench seat to remove your boots and store them here. Photography by Libbie Martin
Traditional Home
Traditional Home
Aspen White Star, LLCAspen White Star, LLC
Medium sized rustic u-shaped utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and multicoloured worktops.
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Banker's Hill Historical Kitchen
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Indiana Whole House
Indiana Whole House
M StudioM Studio
Laundry room
Medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation
Peak Construction & Development, LLCPeak Construction & Development, LLC
Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Tranquility at Entrada
Tranquility at Entrada
C Blake Homes Inc.C Blake Homes Inc.
Medium sized u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vista Montana II | Peoria, AZ | 8403 - Dartmouth Plan
Vista Montana II | Peoria, AZ | 8403 - Dartmouth Plan
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Transitional Laundry Room Remodel in Ft. Myers, FL
Progressive Design BuildProgressive Design Build
The laundry room was kept in the same space, adjacent to the mudroom and walk-in pantry. It features the same cherry wood cabinetry with plenty of countertop surface area for folding laundry. The laundry room is also designed with under-counter space for storing clothes hampers, tall storage for an ironing board, and storage for cleaning supplies. Unique to the space were custom built-in dog crates for our client’s canine companions, as well as special storage space for their dogs’ food.
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, dark wood cabinets and grey walls.
Tuttle Projects
Tuttle Projects
RelianceReliance
D. Hubler - This laundry room is s dream with spacious work area and custom cabinets for ample storage
Large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Homearama 2014
Homearama 2014
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
Large modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Cliff House: Laundry Room
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
The large picture window in this laundry room floods the space with natural light, highlighting the beautiful granite counter tops. Built-in raised appliances and a moveable island aid in doing laundry. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch
Delray Beach Laundry Room
Delray Beach Laundry Room
JL ClosetsJL Closets
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Transitional New Build
Transitional New Build
Dettaglio Interior DesignDettaglio Interior Design
Inckx Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white walls, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Broomfield Farmhouse
Broomfield Farmhouse
Copper Homes LimitedCopper Homes Limited
Shutter Avenue Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rural u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

U-shaped Utility Room with Dark Wood 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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