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Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
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.
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Lake Ridge View // Midcentury Modern
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Design ideas for a retro utility room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office
Mudroom, Laundry Room, Home Office
Kim Kendall InteriorsKim Kendall Interiors
Mary Parker Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Lake Drive Mid-Century
Lake Drive Mid-Century
North Shore Kitchen & BathNorth Shore Kitchen & Bath
Small single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black cabinets.
Two-Story Black & White Stunner
Two-Story Black & White Stunner
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The clean black and white theme of the home is carried into the finishes of the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Yvonne Menegol
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Mulgoa Project
Mulgoa Project
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Industrial meets eclectic in this kitchen, pantry and laundry renovation by Dan Kitchens Australia. Many of the industrial features were made and installed by Craig's Workshop, including the reclaimed timber barbacking, the full-height pressed metal splashback and the rustic bar stools. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Parade of Homes - Aspen II
Parade of Homes - Aspen II
Titan Homes, Inc.Titan Homes, Inc.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
DORVAL BATHROOMS
DORVAL BATHROOMS
HB DESIGN INCHB DESIGN INC
-WORKMAN CONSTRUCTION-
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Montreal with a belfast sink, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and beige floors.
Claywood
Claywood
Classic Kitchens DirectClassic Kitchens Direct
It was truly a pleasure to help design, Build and Install this stunning kitchen and utility in the amazing family home. It has everything!
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Hampshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
This is an example of a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Brisbane with a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black cabinets.
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alair Homes Grey BruceAlair Homes Grey Bruce
This custom cottage features an expansive garage complete with wet bar and plenty of storage for the client’s fishing gear. The wood boarded ceiling, hardwood floors, and corner stone fireplace gives this cottage a rustic and inviting atmosphere.
Other Rooms
Other Rooms
The UniqHouseThe UniqHouse
Design ideas for an expansive classic single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
SAMFORD VALLEY
SAMFORD VALLEY
Burgess KitchensBurgess Kitchens
Photo of a modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
This is an example of 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.
Waikawa Beach Bach
Waikawa Beach Bach
INLINE Design&Build LtdINLINE Design&Build Ltd
Photo of a medium sized galley utility room in Wellington with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Karalyn in Neenah
Karalyn in Neenah
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room also has dark stained finishes. A large cabinet and counter space is included on one end and there is space for a side-by- side washer and dryer
Heather Hill Reno | Kitchen & Living Room
Heather Hill Reno | Kitchen & Living Room
Sage Construction CompanySage Construction Company
Inspiration for an utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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