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Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Brown Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
Design ideas for a medium sized l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Stable renovation
Stable renovation
Eternal KitchensEternal Kitchens
Photo of a farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Vibrant Family Addition
Vibrant Family Addition
Jami Meek DesignsJami Meek Designs
Low Gear Photography
Medium sized traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and black cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Deborah Roides Interior DesignDeborah Roides Interior Design
Farmhouse first floor laundry room and bath combination. Concrete tile floors set the stage and ship lap and subway tile walls add dimension and utility to the space. The Kohler Bannon sink is the showstopper. Black shaker cabinets add storage and function.
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Carolina Cabinet CompanyCarolina Cabinet Company
Laundry room and mudroom in Pittsboro, NC. With stacked washer and dryer. 4 utility cabinets for storage. A sink and folding area. Shoe storage. Window seating area for putting on shoes. Complete with Merillat Classic cabinetry portrait door style and dusk stain.
Anabelle - Greenville
Anabelle - Greenville
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Light-Filled Ranch
Light-Filled Ranch
Susan Yeley HomesSusan Yeley Homes
One of many contenders for the official SYH motto is "Got ranch?" Midcentury limestone ranch, to be specific. Because in Bloomington, we do! We've got lots of midcentury limestone ranches, ripe for updates. This gut remodel and addition on the East side is a great example. The two-way fireplace sits in its original spot in the 2400 square foot home, now acting as the pivot point between the home's original wing and a 1000 square foot new addition. In the reconfiguration of space, bedrooms now flank a central public zone, kids on one end (in spaces that are close to the original bedroom footprints), and a new owner's suite on the other. Everyone meets in the middle for cooking and eating and togetherness. A portion of the full basement is finished for a guest suite and tv room, accessible from the foyer stair that is also, more or less, in its original spot. The kitchen was always street-facing in this home, which the homeowners dug, so we kept it that way, but of course made it bigger and more open. What we didn't keep: the original green and pink toilets and tile. (Apologies to the purists; though they may still be in the basement.) Opening spaces both to one another and to the outside help lighten and modernize this family home, which comes alive with contrast, color, natural walnut and oak, and a great collection of art, books and vintage rugs. It's definitely ready for its next 75 years.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Pimlott Place - P2
Pimlott Place - P2
Thomas and Birch - Kitchens and LivingThomas and Birch - Kitchens and Living
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Modern Farmhouse Laundry Room/Bath
Deborah Roides Interior DesignDeborah Roides Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Laundry Room Remodel
Laundry Room Remodel
Phoenix Home RemodelingPhoenix Home Remodeling
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Laurier Mid Century Modern
Laurier Mid Century Modern
Boald Construction Management Ltd.Boald Construction Management Ltd.
Small midcentury single-wall utility room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, wood splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Diss, Norfolk
Diss, Norfolk
K2B Bespoke KitchensK2B Bespoke Kitchens
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown worktops.
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Timeless & Elegant Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Laundry/ /Mudroom in Pittsboro, NC
Carolina Cabinet CompanyCarolina Cabinet Company
Laundry room and mudroom in Pittsboro, NC. With stacked washer and dryer. 4 utility cabinets for storage. A sink and folding area. Shoe storage. Window seating area for putting on shoes. Complete with Merillat Classic cabinetry portrait door style and dusk stain.
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Traditional Villa gets glammed up!
Alpha 1 BuildersAlpha 1 Builders
A great little laundry room, a perfect full bench to sort your washing. With a nifty drying rack on the wall to use during wintertime. Easy to clean countertop and subway tiles. Over head cabinets provide great storage for all the cleaning supplies.
Ivy Model
Ivy Model
Sazz DesignSazz Design
Photo of a farmhouse utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops and brown worktops.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Brown Worktops 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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