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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and White Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
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Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, porcelain flooring, engineered stone countertops and white worktops.
Coastal Contemporary Home
Coastal Contemporary Home
Melissa Sakell, CKBDMelissa Sakell, CKBD
This newly completed custom home project was all about clean lines, symmetry and to keep the home feeling sleek and contemporary but warm and welcoming at the same time. In the Laundry Room we used a durable, easy to clean, textured laminate finish on the cabinetry. The darker finish really creates some drama to the space and the aluminum edge banding and integrated hardware add an unexpected touch. Caesarstone Pure White Quartz tops were used to keep the room light and bright. Photo Credit: Whitney Summerall Photography ( https://whitneysummerallphotography.wordpress.com/)
Chalk Ridge
Chalk Ridge
Emily Roose InteriorsEmily Roose Interiors
A large laundry room that is combined with a craft space designed to inspire young minds and to make laundry time fun with the vibrant teal glass tiles. Lots of counterspace for sorting and folding laundry and a deep sink that is great for hand washing. Ample cabinet space for all the laundry supplies and for all of the arts and craft supplies. On the floor is a wood looking porcelain tile that is used throughout most of the home.
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Birmingham with a belfast sink, quartz worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white worktops.
Contemporary Custom Home
Contemporary Custom Home
Brentwell Construction LTDBrentwell Construction LTD
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Greater Seattle Area | The Capri Laundry Room
Greater Seattle Area | The Capri Laundry Room
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Floor to Ceiling Walnut Cabinets in Contemporary Laundry Room
Floor to Ceiling Walnut Cabinets in Contemporary Laundry Room
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Belle, Doncaster East
Belle, Doncaster East
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Larkspur Modern
Larkspur Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Incredible Laundry and Mud Room
Gretchen LyonsGretchen Lyons
Centered between the two closets we added a large cabinet for boot and shoe storage. There is nothing worse then dragging snow through your house in the winters. You can use the bench seat to remove your boots and store them here. Photography by Libbie Martin
The Parker I Modified | Grande Park Plainfield, IL
The Parker I Modified | Grande Park Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small classic galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The One
The One
Sunset Homes Ltd.Sunset Homes Ltd.
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Renovations Perth
Laundry Renovations Perth
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Laundry Renovation, Wood and White Laundry, Wood Shelving, Brushed Brass Tapware, Ceramic Laundry Sink, Modern Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Terrazzo Tiles, Terrazzo Tiling, Mosaic Splashback, On the Ball Bathrooms, OTB Bathrooms, Renovations Perth
The London B | 2019 | Bellevue, Greater Seattle Area
The London B | 2019 | Bellevue, Greater Seattle Area
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Rustic Transitional Kitchen in Yorktown
Great Kitchens & BathsGreat Kitchens & Baths
Jennifer Van Elk
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Extension | The Ponds
Extension | The Ponds
iBuild Group Pty LtdiBuild Group Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Mountain Cabin
Modern Mountain Cabin
Alpine LumberAlpine Lumber
Builder | Middle Park Construction Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and White 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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