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Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Ceramic Splashback Ideas and Designs

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SW Portland Kitchen Remodel
SW Portland Kitchen Remodel
Highland Ridge Custom Home RemodelingHighland Ridge Custom Home Remodeling
White & Black farmhouse inspired Kitchen with pops of color.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, black floors and white worktops.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
This is an example of a classic utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
North Glenmore (Custom)
North Glenmore (Custom)
Elle Peters DesignElle Peters Design
Traditional-industrial custom bungalow in Calgary.
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Calgary with black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Noir Wash
Noir Wash
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
This Noir Wash Cabinetry features a stunning black finish with elegant gold accents, bringing a timeless style to your space. Provided by Blanc & Noir Interiors, the superior craftsmanship of this updated laundry room is built to last. The classic features allow you to enjoy this luxurious look for years to come. Bold cabinetry is a perfect way to bring personality and allure to any space. We are loving the statement this dark stain makes against a crispy white wall!
Modern Farmhouse Spec Home
Modern Farmhouse Spec Home
Todd Creative DesignTodd Creative Design
Photo of a small contemporary galley separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey worktops and panelled walls.
Laundry Room, Chadwick, Granger, IN
Laundry Room, Chadwick, Granger, IN
T.L. Jackson ConstructionT.L. Jackson Construction
This home features a large laundry room with black cabinetry a fresh black & white accent tile for a clean look. Ample storage, practical surfaces, open shelving, and a deep utility sink make this a great workspace for laundry chores.
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.
You can do black in a small room
You can do black in a small room
Collaroy Kitchen CentreCollaroy Kitchen Centre
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling
Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Photo of a large modern separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Beverly Drive
Beverly Drive
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured 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.
Woodgate
Woodgate
Tomas O'Malley ArchitectTomas O'Malley Architect
concealed laundry accessed via kitchen
Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Sunshine Coast with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Brett Drive
Brett Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse with Reclaimed Brick and Board and Batten
Modern Farmhouse with Reclaimed Brick and Board and Batten
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large rural galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Black, White and Luxe
Black, White and Luxe
Denise Maloney Interior DesignDenise Maloney Interior Design
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white worktops.
Brett Drive
Brett Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Silver Leaf Court
Silver Leaf Court
Delaney's DesignDelaney's Design
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Round Mountain Custom
Round Mountain Custom
Key Custom HomesKey Custom Homes
This is an example of a modern utility room in Austin with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse with Reclaimed Brick and Board and Batten
Modern Farmhouse with Reclaimed Brick and Board and Batten
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a large country galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Ceramic Splashback 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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