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Utility Room with Wood Worktops and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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East Vancouver Passive House
East Vancouver Passive House
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Vancouver with open cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Classic Transformation
Classic Transformation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Mud room has a built in shelf above the desk for charging electronics. Slate floor. Cubbies for storage. Photography by Pete Weigley
Inspiration for a classic galley utility room in New York with slate flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls and black worktops.
Blanchard Mt. Farmhouse
Blanchard Mt. Farmhouse
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Blanchard Mountain Farm, a small certified organic vegetable farm, sits in an idyllic location; where the Chuckanut Mountains come down to meet the Samish river basin. The owners found and fell in love with the land, knew it was the right place to start their farm, but realized the existing farmhouse was riddled with water damage, poor energy efficiency, and ill-conceived additions. Our remodel team focused their efforts on returning the farmhouse to its craftsman roots, while addressing the structure’s issues, salvaging building materials, and upgrading the home’s performance. Despite removing the roof and taking the entire home down to the studs, we were able to preserve the original fir floors and repurpose much of the original roof framing as rustic wainscoting and paneling. The indoor air quality and heating efficiency were vastly improved with the additions of a heat recovery ventilator and ductless heat pump. The building envelope was upgraded with focused air-sealing, new insulation, and the installation of a ventilation cavity behind the cedar siding. All of these details work together to create an efficient, highly durable home that preserves all the charms a century old farmhouse. Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Photography by C9 Photography
Casual Cottage Style - Mudroom www.hryanstudio.com
Casual Cottage Style - Mudroom www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, white walls, limestone flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and wood walls.
Hickories Model Home
Hickories Model Home
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Peterson Photography
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Lebanon, Ohio
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Rosario-A
Rosario-A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Laundry Room and Mudroom with storage, sink, and counter space
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Classic and clean
Classic and clean
Sazz DesignSazz Design
Design ideas for an utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Mahwah Staging
Mahwah Staging
Kelly Home Designs, LLCKelly Home Designs, LLC
Laundry room staged to sell
Inspiration for a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Remodelling of Grand Dartmoor Residence
Remodelling of Grand Dartmoor Residence
Bovey Construction Ltd.Bovey Construction Ltd.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Devon with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, slate flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a large rural u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
Modern Farmhouse - Renton
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Large farmhouse u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Laundry Room & Min gym space
Lux Interior ltdLux Interior ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and black worktops.

Utility Room with Wood Worktops 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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