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Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Multicoloured Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.
Medium sized mediterranean single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Photo of a small farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with black cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
The Stone Hill
The Stone Hill
Designer Builders IncDesigner Builders Inc
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Transitional Custom Home in Webster
Transitional Custom Home in Webster
Gerber HomesGerber Homes
This laundry room features custom shaker cabinets with a built-in sink and beautiful ceramic tile floors.
Photo of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Valley Street Country Club Hills New Construction
Valley Street Country Club Hills New Construction
Alair Homes ArlingtonAlair Homes Arlington
This new construction features an open concept main floor with a fireplace in the living room and family room, a fully finished basement complete with a full bath, bedroom, media room, exercise room, and storage under the garage. The second floor has a master suite, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a laundry room.
A Whirlwind of Activity
A Whirlwind of Activity
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
I hate laundry
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Cox Rossbridge, Hoover, Al
Cox Rossbridge, Hoover, Al
J. Wright Building CompanyJ. Wright Building Company
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Graves
Graves
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Photo of an utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring and multicoloured worktops.
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with black cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Transitional Custom Home in Webster
Transitional Custom Home in Webster
Gerber HomesGerber Homes
The designated laundry room is located right off the expansive kitchen.
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Graves
Graves
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring and multicoloured worktops.
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Hillside Family Home with Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
With a large family, multiple laundry rooms are a must.
Photo of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Multicoloured 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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