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Utility Room with Blue Walls and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Hyde Park - Michigan Ave Addition/Renovation
Wilcox ArchitectureWilcox Architecture
Josh Beeman Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Charming Full Home Renovation in Historical Inman Park
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This laundry room features custom built-in storage with white shaker cabinets, black cabinet knobs, Quartz countertop, and a beautiful blue tile floor. You can gain easy access to the screened porch through the black dutch door,
Mud Room Organized
Mud Room Organized
J. Peterson Design, LLCJ. Peterson Design, LLC
This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Homedale
Homedale
Emily RuddoEmily Ruddo
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and black worktops.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Abundant Joy Designs, LLCAbundant Joy Designs, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with white cabinets, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
The Checkered Laundry
The Checkered Laundry
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
This is an example of a classic utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
This is an example of a large rural l-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
West 67th Street Addition and Exterior Remodel
West 67th Street Addition and Exterior Remodel
Schloegel Design RemodelSchloegel Design Remodel
The new mudroom serves many purposes. Each kid in the family has their own cubby space to store their school and sports bags. The washer and dryer are also in this area which is convenient for washing dirty sports clothes. There’s even a space for the dogs under the counter with a sliding door. The desk and counter space work well for dropping mail or keeping things out of the view from the rest of the house.
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
McGuire + Co. Kitchen & BathMcGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath
First floor remodeling project in Melrose, MA, including a kitchen, dining room, laundry room and bathroom. Black and white laundry room with white cabinetry, black leathered granite countertop, matte black hardware, black and white patterned floor tile, and Maytag front-loading washer and dryer.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, black worktops, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
Black and White Laundry Room in Melrose
McGuire + Co. Kitchen & BathMcGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath
First floor remodeling project in Melrose, MA, including a kitchen, dining room, laundry room and bathroom. Black and white laundry room with white cabinetry, black leathered granite countertop, matte black hardware, black and white patterned floor tile, and Maytag front-loading washer and dryer.
Sheer Perfection
Sheer Perfection
Anny DesignsAnny Designs
This house accommodates comfort spaces for multi-generation families with multiple master suites to provide each family with a private space that they can enjoy with each unique design style. The different design styles flow harmoniously throughout the two-story house and unite in the expansive living room that opens up to a spacious rear patio for the families to spend their family time together. This traditional house design exudes elegance with pleasing state-of-the-art features.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Classic and Contemporary
Classic and Contemporary
Lo LA DesignLo LA Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary separated utility room in New Orleans with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Kempsville Cabinets- Laundry Rooms
Kempsville Cabinets- Laundry Rooms
Kempsville CabinetsKempsville Cabinets
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in Other with beige cabinets, blue walls, beige floors and black worktops.
St Jude Dream Home
St Jude Dream Home
Glenn Bashaw PhotographerGlenn Bashaw Photographer
Glenn Bashaw
Inspiration for a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Spacious second floor laundry room with custom cabinets.
Photo of a large u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Amazing Space: Custom Closets and MoreAmazing Space: Custom Closets and More
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with Blue Walls and Black 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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