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Utility Room with Black Walls and Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Iron Horse Ranch (White Oak)
Iron Horse Ranch (White Oak)
Adams Kirby HomesAdams Kirby Homes
Feiler Photography
Photo of a large classic galley separated utility room in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, black walls, limestone flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
Modern Blue & White Kitchen and Laundry
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This dark, dreary kitchen was large, but not being used well. The family of 7 had outgrown the limited storage and experienced traffic bottlenecks when in the kitchen together. A bright, cheerful and more functional kitchen was desired, as well as a new pantry space. We gutted the kitchen and closed off the landing through the door to the garage to create a new pantry. A frosted glass pocket door eliminates door swing issues. In the pantry, a small access door opens to the garage so groceries can be loaded easily. Grey wood-look tile was laid everywhere. We replaced the small window and added a 6’x4’ window, instantly adding tons of natural light. A modern motorized sheer roller shade helps control early morning glare. Three free-floating shelves are to the right of the window for favorite décor and collectables. White, ceiling-height cabinets surround the room. The full-overlay doors keep the look seamless. Double dishwashers, double ovens and a double refrigerator are essentials for this busy, large family. An induction cooktop was chosen for energy efficiency, child safety, and reliability in cooking. An appliance garage and a mixer lift house the much-used small appliances. An ice maker and beverage center were added to the side wall cabinet bank. The microwave and TV are hidden but have easy access. The inspiration for the room was an exclusive glass mosaic tile. The large island is a glossy classic blue. White quartz countertops feature small flecks of silver. Plus, the stainless metal accent was even added to the toe kick! Upper cabinet, under-cabinet and pendant ambient lighting, all on dimmers, was added and every light (even ceiling lights) is LED for energy efficiency. White-on-white modern counter stools are easy to clean. Plus, throughout the room, strategically placed USB outlets give tidy charging options.
Luxury Custom Home Design
Luxury Custom Home Design
Design Everest: Santa RosaDesign Everest: Santa Rosa
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, flat-panel cabinets and a built-in sink.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
The laundry room was created out of part of the clients office space and the new garage addition. Debbie Schwab Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, lino flooring and an utility sink.
Cottage Classic
Cottage Classic
WoodwaysWoodways
A soft seafoam green is used in this Woodways laundry room. This helps to connect the cabinetry to the flooring as well as add a simple element of color into the more neutral space. A built in unit for the washer and dryer allows for basket storage below for easy transfer of laundry. A small counter at the end of the wall serves as an area for folding and hanging clothes when needed.
Timby ADU
Timby ADU
Shelter Solutions LLC - ADU SpecialistShelter Solutions LLC - ADU Specialist
Farmhouse l-shaped utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, black walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Connecticut Shoreline Renovation
Connecticut Shoreline Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
When our clients moved into their already built home they decided to live in it for a while before making any changes. Once they were settled they decided to hire us as their interior designers to renovate and redesign various spaces of their home. As they selected the spaces to be renovated they expressed a strong need for storage and customization. They allowed us to design every detail as well as oversee the entire construction process directing our team of skilled craftsmen. The home is a traditional home so it was important for us to retain some of the traditional elements while incorporating our clients style preferences. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography
Sherwood Project
Sherwood Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with wood worktops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and brown worktops.
Charming Cottage
Charming Cottage
City Homes, LLCCity 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.
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Laundry and mud room with custom dog wash
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Custom shoe pull out shoe cubbies and coat hooks for the family. Debbie Schwab Photography
Photo of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Toorak Penthouse
Toorak Penthouse
Condell Design and AssociatesCondell Design and Associates
May Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Complete Addition- Aberdeen, MD
Brothers Services CompanyBrothers Services Company
Don't forget about your pets! This mudroom features a specially designated wash area for the homeowner's dogs so that cleaning off after playing outside by the water is quick and easy!
Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom
Cheerful Laundry and Mudroom
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Before we redesigned the basement of this charming but compact 1950's North Vancouver home, this space was an unfinished utility room that housed nothing more than an outdated furnace and hot water tank. Since space was at a premium we recommended replacing the furnace with a high efficiency model and converting the hot water tank to an on-demand system, both of which could be housed in the adjacent crawl space. That left room for a generous laundry room conveniently located at the back entrance of the house where family members returning from a mountain bike ride can undress, drop muddy clothes into the washing machine and proceed to shower in the bathroom just across the hall. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Bella Custom HomesBella Custom Homes
Mark Teskey
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bayadere Newport Beach
Bayadere Newport Beach
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey cabinets.
Cape Cod...Shaken, not stirred.
Cape Cod...Shaken, not stirred.
B.C.D. InteriorsB.C.D. Interiors
Mike Gullion
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other with yellow walls.
Hair Studio
Hair Studio
Eden House InteriorsEden House Interiors
Salon refurbishment - Washroom artwork adds to the industrial loft feel with the textural cladding.
This is an example of a medium sized urban u-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors, black worktops and panelled walls.
Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel
Traditional Elegance Entire Home Remodel
Mark Allen Design and ConstructionMark Allen Design and Construction
Large classic galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Black Walls and Yellow Walls 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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