Utility Room with Laminate Countertops and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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

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.

Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Whealan Rd.

JE Carpentry

Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

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.

Landa River House

Parker Homes

Photo of a small farmhouse galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Beachside Home

Jdesign Group

Warren Reed
This is an example of a small beach style galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and black worktops.

Marmindie - Laundry

Watara Homes

This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, pink splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

White Gum House

Lydia Maskiell Interiors

Anjie Blair Photography
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Hobart with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Bloomfield Laundry Room

Mari Margaret Vaglica

Update to a laundry room included large built-in storage that allowed the homeowner to stash her Costco bulk items. White shaker style doors take a on a more contemporary look with the pulls and knobs. Heated floor under the tile help keep the chill away as this was all on a cement slab.

Laundry (2)

Danken Corp.

This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.

Aria di rinnovamento - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Lidesign
Inspiration for a small scandinavian single-wall utility room in Milan with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.

Minnetonka Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Only a few minutes from the project to the left (Another Minnetonka Finished Basement) this space was just as cluttered, dark, and under utilized. Done in tandem with Landmark Remodeling, this space had a specific aesthetic: to be warm, with stained cabinetry, gas fireplace, and wet bar. They also have a musically inclined son who needed a place for his drums and piano. We had amble space to accomodate everything they wanted. We decided to move the existing laundry to another location, which allowed for a true bar space and two-fold, a dedicated laundry room with folding counter and utility closets. The existing bathroom was one of the scariest we've seen, but we knew we could save it. Overall the space was a huge transformation! Photographer- Height Advantages

Laundry & Bathroom Rehab, Blackburn

PCM Carpentry - Renovation Specialists!

Minimalist, clean white laundry and bathroom rehab in Blackburn family home. These striking grey wood-look tiles really make an impression! The perfect budget friendly rehab for a busy family.

Classic and clean

Sazz Design

This is an example of an utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Design for Living in Minneapolis

Habitat Architecture

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Modern New Build Home

Windram and Wood

This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and a wood ceiling.

Black and White Polka Dot Laundry Room

Cabinet-S-Top

In this laundry room, Medallion Lancaster cabinets in White Icing Classic finish accented with Amerock Highland Ridge in Dark Oiled Bronze hardware were installed. The countertop is Wilsonart Night Spot laminate. The flooring is Mannington AduraMax Napa vinyl plank flooring in Dry Cork color.

Utility Room with Laminate Countertops 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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