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Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Black is the new Black
Black is the new Black
Complete KitchensComplete Kitchens
This compact kitchen design was a clever use of space, incorporating a super slim pantry into the existing stud wall cavity and combining the hidden laundry and butlers pantry into one! The black 2 Pac matt paint in 'Domino' Flat by Dulux made the Lithostone benchtops in 'Calacatta Amazon' pop off the page! The gorgeous touches like the timber floating shelves, the upper corner timber & black combo shelves and the sweet leather handles add a welcome touch of warmth to this stunning kitchen.
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
embracingspaceembracingspace
Large contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and black 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.
The Block 2016 - Challenge Kitchen
The Block 2016 - Challenge Kitchen
Freedom KitchensFreedom Kitchens
Shania Shegedyn
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Hawkesbury Display for GJ Gardner South Nowra
Hawkesbury Display for GJ Gardner South Nowra
Drift InteriorsDrift Interiors
Compact but functional Laundry with Broom cupboard. Black timber handles with copper posts work with the tile colours and the timber grain laminate to create a sophisticated look.
Highland-on-the-Course
Highland-on-the-Course
Windrush Hill ConstructionWindrush Hill Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
Винтажная квартира на Новочернушенском
Винтажная квартира на Новочернушенском
3D Group3D Group
Игорь Чернов, Виктор Цурганов
Inspiration for a small contemporary separated utility room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, black cabinets, an integrated washer and dryer and a single-bowl sink.
Classic & Timeless
Classic & Timeless
G-Interiors, Christine Gee ASID, IDSG-Interiors, Christine Gee ASID, IDS
We replaced the flat wall hooks with a custom cabinet painted in a black tone with brushed gold hardware. The drawers are for shoes and the uppers for storage. In the laundry room we replaced the counter tops with engineered quartz and gave the cabinets a fresh coat of white paint. The flooring in the laundry room did not change.
Ellis Fields – St Albans
Ellis Fields – St Albans
Audus KitchensAudus Kitchens
After finding their forever home, our clients came to us wanting a real showstopper kitchen that was open plan and perfect for their family and friends to socialise together in. They chose to go dark for a wow-factor finish, and we used the Nobilia Easy-touch in Graphite Black teamed with 350 stainless steel bar handles and a contrasting Vanilla concrete worktop supplied by our friends at Algarve granite. The kitchen was finished with staple appliances from Siemens, Blanco, Caple and Quooker, some of which featured in their matching utility.
Monochrome Modern Hampton Style Laundry
Monochrome Modern Hampton Style Laundry
Kellyville KitchensKellyville Kitchens
Photo of a small contemporary galley utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Mullaloo Laundry
Mullaloo Laundry
Distinct Building CompanyDistinct Building Company
Laundry Renovation
This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Kitchen, bathroom and floorboard renovation
Kitchen, bathroom and floorboard renovation
Imperial Glass and TimberImperial Glass and Timber
A beautifully finished laundry continuing the dark naked cabinetry feature of the home. Topped off with lovely neutral stone that makes the features more distinct. We love resin which is why we love the sink choice here. A feature many people with for is a laundry chute, concealed so nicely you cannot even tell where it is.
Turramurra - Contemporary Kitchen
Turramurra - Contemporary Kitchen
Art of Kitchens Pty LtdArt of Kitchens Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, a single-bowl sink, soapstone worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and black cabinets.
ЖК БОГЕМИЯ | Санкт-Петербург
ЖК БОГЕМИЯ | Санкт-Петербург
КОВАЛЕВА АНАСТАСИЯ | Студия дизайна "ПРОЕКТ"КОВАЛЕВА АНАСТАСИЯ | Студия дизайна "ПРОЕКТ"
Гостевой санузел/постирочная
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and wainscoting.
Argyle Street FAWKNER
Argyle Street FAWKNER
MaC ConsultantsMaC Consultants
Design ideas for a small urban l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and flat-panel cabinets.
RENDER BAGNI
RENDER BAGNI
Abitare Nel TempoAbitare Nel Tempo
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Venice with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and white worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Another Contemporary SpaceAnother Contemporary Space
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Colonial Woods
Colonial Woods
Magnolia Cabinet CompanyMagnolia Cabinet Company
Sarasota, FL Photos by Jim Cook
Design ideas for a classic single-wall utility room in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Milton Road, Mt Eden Laundry
Bespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on KhyberBespoke Kitchens _ Formerly on Khyber
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Crawley - Apartment
Crawley - Apartment
Studio Seventy FourStudio Seventy Four
Laundry design with colour and material specification including floor and wall tiles.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and 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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