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Utility Room with Black Worktops and Blue Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Country galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and granite worktops.
Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design
Design ideas for a classic separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, grey floors and black worktops.
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Mudroom - Next Level Ranch
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
The laundry room / mudroom in this updated 1940's Custom Cape Ranch features a Custom Millwork mudroom closet and shaker cabinets. The classically detailed arched doorways and original wainscot paneling in the living room, dining room, stair hall and bedrooms were kept and refinished, as were the many original red brick fireplaces found in most rooms. These and other Traditional features were kept to balance the contemporary renovations resulting in a Transitional style throughout the home. Large windows and French doors were added to allow ample natural light to enter the home. The mainly white interior enhances this light and brightens a previously dark home. Architect: T.J. Costello - Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: Helena Clunies-Ross
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey floors, black worktops and grey walls.
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
Jane Lockhart DesignJane Lockhart Design
Pulldown drying rack. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Photo of a traditional utility room in Toronto with beige cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and black worktops.
Inverness Laundry Room
Inverness Laundry Room
Alissa Johnson InteriorsAlissa Johnson Interiors
This is an example of a classic utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and blue worktops.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Kindred Interior StudiosKindred Interior Studios
Photo of a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Chaska Mudroom/Powder/Laundry
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Alongside Tschida Construction and Pro Design Custom Cabinetry, we upgraded a new build to maximum function and magazine worthy style. Changing swinging doors to pocket, stacking laundry units, and doing closed cabinetry options really made the space seem as though it doubled.
On The Backstretch - Laundry Room
On The Backstretch - Laundry Room
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This laundry room is a modern take on the traditional style with a fun pop of color, an apron sink and farmhouse-inspired tile flooring.
Design ideas for a large traditional separated utility room in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and blue worktops.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Mimico Plywood Ltd.Mimico Plywood Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Individual Lockers
Individual Lockers
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Who says the mudroom shouldn't be pretty! Lovely gray cabinets with green undertones warm the room with natural wooden cubby seats, not to mention that fabulous floor tile! Photo by Jody Kmetz
Penthouse Condo
Penthouse Condo
Lesley Brookes DesignLesley Brookes Design
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Baths
Mid-Century Modern Baths
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
ЖК Резиденция Композиторов
ЖК Резиденция Композиторов
ТемплаинтериорТемплаинтериор
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a built-in sink, composite countertops, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Hollywood Hills Warm Contemporary
Hollywood Hills Warm Contemporary
VBM HomeVBM Home
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Aspen Grove Modern
Aspen Grove Modern
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
The Willow Pond Home
The Willow Pond Home
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
photo: Inspiro8
This is an example of a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Multi purpose laundry room
Multi purpose laundry room
Design a la Carte IncDesign a la Carte Inc
Dog food station Photo by Ron Garrison
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with Black Worktops and Blue 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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