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Utility Room with Composite Countertops and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Landa River House
Landa River House
Parker HomesParker Homes
Photo of a small country galley separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
High Springs Custom Home
High Springs Custom Home
Golden Hammer ConstructionGolden Hammer Construction
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Таунхаус у залива
Таунхаус у залива
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Eppright Homes, LLCEppright Homes, LLC
Contemporary laundry room with shaker cabinets, black solid surface countertops, under-mount stainless steel laundry sink and modern fixtures flows seamlessly into the outdoors via an 8' single paneled door with large glass insert. A unique porcelain tile pattern unifies and adds additional interest.
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Charleston with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
New Construction Home
New Construction Home
L Design/Build, LLCL Design/Build, LLC
Photo of a medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic utility room in San Diego with composite countertops, white cabinets, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Traditional Full Custom Home
Traditional Full Custom Home
Jaureguy's Design & ConstructionJaureguy's Design & Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
Euro Laundry/Bathroom Renovation, Port Melbourne
embracingspaceembracingspace
This is an example of a large contemporary utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and black worktops.
Southwood Gardens
Southwood Gardens
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Abundant Joy Designs, LLCAbundant Joy Designs, LLC
Photo of 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.
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.
Song of Sunshine
Song of Sunshine
Lewis & Associates Designs, llcLewis & Associates Designs, llc
Design ideas for a small rural single-wall utility room in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Southwood Gardens
Southwood Gardens
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
Ground floor side extension to accommodate garage, storage, boot room and utility room. A first floor side extensions to accommodate two extra bedrooms and a shower room for guests. Loft conversion to accommodate a master bedroom, en-suite and storage.
Water Mill Refurbishment
Water Mill Refurbishment
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped utility room in Devon with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, slate flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.
Traditional Full Custom Home
Traditional Full Custom Home
Jaureguy's Design & ConstructionJaureguy's Design & Construction
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Chesapeake Modern
Chesapeake Modern
TailorCraft Builders, Inc.TailorCraft Builders, Inc.
This minimalist laundry room with custom white shaker cabinets combines minimal with functional. Built by custom home builders TailorCraft Builders in Annapolis, MD.
Pella Windows & Doors
Pella Windows & Doors
Dawson BuildersDawson Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Avoca Beach House
Avoca Beach House
Woodstock IndustriesWoodstock Industries
Clixar Images
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Central Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops and black worktops.

Utility Room with Composite 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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