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Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
For most of us laundry is a chore. If you have to do it, doing it in a room like this will certainly make it more pleasant. The pullout cabinets on either side of the sink are laundry baskets, so that every time you come in the room the chore isn't staring you in the face. Photography by Libbie Martin
Balwyn North Whole House 2
Balwyn North Whole House 2
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
The K Residence- Laundry Room
The K Residence- Laundry Room
Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & HomeFloor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home
Robb Siverson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, laminate floors and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mosaic Mansion
Mosaic Mansion
MaterialMaterial
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
What a wonderful way to enter your home! The walls behind the bench seat were wrapped in reclaimed barn wood. hooks were added for quick access to your favorite things. Photography by Libbie Martin
Suncadia Custom Home
Suncadia Custom Home
Swiftwater Custom HomesSwiftwater Custom Homes
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Schroeder Residence
Schroeder Residence
Yellowstone ArchitectsYellowstone Architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Farmhouse in Phoenix
Contemporary Farmhouse in Phoenix
Apollo BuildersApollo Builders
This is an example of a large country u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and turquoise worktops.
2014 Homeshow
2014 Homeshow
Morse Western Homes LLCMorse Western Homes LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Balwyn North Whole House 2
Balwyn North Whole House 2
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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/)
Asheville, NC Pantry
Asheville, NC Pantry
Bella Systems - Custom ClosetsBella Systems - Custom Closets
Bella Systems, Custom built-in adjustable shelves for a laundry room/pantry. The shelves have a wood finish to match the existing finishes. the shelves are floor based and wall hung.
New Southern Home
New Southern Home
UserUser
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige walls.
Delray Beach Laundry Room
Delray Beach Laundry Room
JL ClosetsJL Closets
Design ideas 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.
SummerHill Homes Lofts, Offices & Laundry Rooms: Saratoga Lane Residence 1 Laund
SummerHill Homes Lofts, Offices & Laundry Rooms: Saratoga Lane Residence 1 Laund
SummerHill HomesSummerHill Homes
Saratoga Lane offers traditional, low-maintenance two-story townhomes with private patios with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths and up to approximately 2,320-2,335 square feet. *Saratoga Lane sold out in October 2017*
The Glens of Connemara Model Home
The Glens of Connemara Model Home
5th Avenue Construction,Inc5th Avenue Construction,Inc
Classic u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bellaire Contemporary
Bellaire Contemporary
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Connie Anderson Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room
Pennington Mudroom / Laundry Room
A&E Construction and Design CenterA&E Construction and Design Center
Pennington, NJ. Mudroom Laundry Room features custom cabinetry, sink, drying rack, built in bench with storage for coats & shoes.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
VARM Development, Balboa Island, CA
Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.
Bowman Group VARM Rob Montgomery
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Creekside Custom Home
Creekside Custom Home
Alair Homes NanaimoAlair Homes Nanaimo
The finishes throughout the laundry room are high end but rustic, including Alder cabinetry, granite countertops, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, double bowl sink, and hickory hardwood flooring. Artez photography

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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