Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Black Floors Ideas and Designs

Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.

Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Hibbs | New Home

SSC Countertops

This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

French Chateau - Atheron

Gary J Ahern, AIA - Focal Point Design

Cherie Cordellos Photography http://www.photosbycherie.net/

Waterfront Estate

jodi foster design + planning

Laundry & Mudroom Entry. Ema Peter Photography www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a traditional utility room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, beige worktops and a dado rail.

Stunning Whole Home Design

Evans Design Corp.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with white cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops and marble flooring.

SW Portland Kitchen Remodel

Highland 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.

Leesburg Whole Home Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

Our clients are both veterinarians and have two cats, so we personalized this cabinet door for them. It provides access to a hidden litter box inside the cabinet. The cat door in the wall leads from the mudroom into the enclosed laundry room to give the cats free-roaming access.

Upstate Farmhouse

Chango

Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine

Brambly Pl Custom Home

Ritzman Construction LLC

Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Montevallo

Beth Brown Interiors

Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.

3502 Grennoch Lane

BAS Concepts LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Mountain Maritime Mudroom

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Flooring: Herringbone Teak from indoTeak Door Hardware: Baldwin Cabinet Pulls, Mirror + Hooks: Anthropologie
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic utility room in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, brown worktops and grey walls.

Contemporary Custom Built ins, Bernardsville

MK Designs LLC

Inspiration for a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, laminate floors, black floors and grey walls.

Charming Cottage

City Homes, LLC

Troy Theis Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops, granite worktops and ceramic flooring.

Modern Rustic Charm

M.C. Enterprises Construction

All the cabinetry in this laundry room is great for all the linen storage.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Classic Meets Modern Farm: Laundry Room

Tamara Day Design

Galley separated utility room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.

Basement Remodel - Newcastle, WA

Westhill Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black floors.

The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom

The Creative Kitchen Company

This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a submerged sink.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Black Floors 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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