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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
Blink of an eye to this efficient Laundry room
ABtelier DesignABtelier Design
Compact, efficient and attractive laundry room
This is an example of a small u-shaped utility room in Montreal with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and a feature wall.
Privium Homes Canvas Series - Spring Mountain Qld
Privium Homes Canvas Series - Spring Mountain Qld
Design RougeDesign Rouge
#BestOfHouzz
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
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.
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.
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.
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
Laundry Room with Grooming Station
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
This is a photo of a mudroom with a dog washing station. Built by ULFBUILT - Vail contractors.
Inspiration for a large contemporary utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, beige floors and black worktops.
Springfield
Springfield
Aspect JoineryAspect Joinery
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Subiaco House
Subiaco House
Robeson ArchitectsRobeson Architects
Photo by Dion Robeson
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Kingsbrook Project
Kingsbrook Project
Lush Kitchen DesignLush Kitchen Design
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
My Houzz: Post Architecture // Albany House
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring, white floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Beres Design GroupBeres Design Group
Ron Rosenzweig
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Laundry and Mudrooms
Laundry and Mudrooms
Tobias Design LLCTobias Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and tongue and groove walls.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Photo of a medium sized country utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
CARINE – Laundry Renovation
CARINE – Laundry Renovation
Hatch RenovationsHatch Renovations
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Closets
Closets
Precision Closets and Garage LLCPrecision Closets and Garage LLC
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets 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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