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Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Sliding doors to laundry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Cool and practical utility room
Cool and practical utility room
York House DesignsYork House Designs
Before we started this dream laundry room was a draughty lean-to with all sorts of heating and plumbing on show. Now all of that is stylishly housed but still easily accessible and surrounded by storage. Contemporary, charcoal wood grain and knurled brass handles give these shaker doors a cool, modern edge.
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.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black 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.
Modern Creek
Modern Creek
Remedy Design FirmRemedy Design Firm
Photo of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
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.
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/
Stylish 2-Story
Stylish 2-Story
Taylor DesignTaylor Design
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Hidden Bridge
Hidden Bridge
PB BuiltPB Built
Contemporary Style Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mud Room Reinvented
Mud Room Reinvented
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Tommy Kile 2014
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, black cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Dutton
Dutton
Ventana HomeVentana Home
Spacious Laundry room with custom cabinets and a playful pattern tile with double passage from master closet as well as the great room
This is an example of a medium sized modern utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Lesley Brookes DesignLesley Brookes Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Aspen Grove Modern
Aspen Grove Modern
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Nest in the Trees
Nest in the Trees
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
1600 SF Bellingham Craftsman
1600 SF Bellingham Craftsman
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
Small rural single-wall laundry cupboard in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
North Carolina Timber Frame Home - Laundry Room
North Carolina Timber Frame Home - Laundry Room
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
The large counter space and cabinets surrounding this washer and dryer makes doing laundry a breeze in this timber home. Photo Credit: Roger Wade Studios
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
The family laundry room is built to work. With a mix of open and closed storage, ample folding surface, and craftsman touches like bead board and shaker cabinets, this is a laundry room you actually want to spend time in, for its function AND form.
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Sleek, Modern Home with Brass & Quartz Accents
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This modern laundry has a chic, retro vibe with black and white geometric backsplash beautifully contrasting the rich, black cabinetry, and bright, white quartz countertops. A washer-dryer set sits on the left of the single-wall laundry room, enclosed under a countertop perfect for sorting and folding laundry. A brass closet rod offers additional drying space above the sink, while the right side offers additional storage and versatile drying options. Truly a refreshing, practical, and inviting space!

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer 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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