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

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Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a traditional separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a belfast sink, grey floors, black worktops and grey walls.
Poco Calle
Poco Calle
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of an u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Eclectic Glam
Eclectic Glam
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and a built-in sink.
Beaver Lake Home Remodel
Beaver Lake Home Remodel
CMI ConstructionCMI Construction
CMI Construction completed a full remodel on this Beaver Lake ranch style home. The home was built in the 1980's and the owners wanted a total update. An open floor plan created more space for entertaining and maximized the beautiful views of the lake. New windows, flooring, fixtures, and led lighting enhanced the homes modern feel and appearance.
Mud Room Organized
Mud Room Organized
J. Peterson Design, LLCJ. Peterson Design, LLC
This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.
Vanderlip / North Tustin
Vanderlip / North Tustin
Passionate Palette Staging & DesignPassionate Palette Staging & Design
Design ideas for a traditional separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Piper Terrace Update
Piper Terrace Update
Monogram Builders LLCMonogram Builders LLC
Monogram Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
NKBA Award-Winning Laundry Room
Jane Lockhart DesignJane Lockhart Design
Pulldown drying rack. Photo by Brandon Barré.
Photo of a traditional utility room in Toronto with beige cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and black worktops.
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
Laundry Room - Fishers, IN -2018
The HomeWright, LLCThe HomeWright, LLC
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall utility room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and black worktops.
Forest Getaway
Forest Getaway
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
Jay Sinclair
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
This spacious laundry room off the kitchen with black soapstone countertops and white bead board paneling also serves as a mudroom.
Design ideas for a large classic utility room in Other with green walls, beige floors, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Custom Laundry Room
Custom Laundry Room
Kelly Brasch InteriorsKelly Brasch Interiors
Shoe storage that tucks out of sight.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Nathalie M. DesignsNathalie M. Designs
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
St Jude Dream Home
St Jude Dream Home
Glenn Bashaw PhotographerGlenn Bashaw Photographer
Glenn Bashaw
Inspiration for a classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Kirby Kitchen
Kirby Kitchen
Cherry Hill Custom HomesCherry Hill Custom Homes
An adjacent laundry room also got an update with stacked washer dryer, close hanging area, and lots of storage.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
3502 Grennoch Lane
3502 Grennoch Lane
BAS Concepts LLCBAS Concepts LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Unique ideas for your home
Unique ideas for your home
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
Talon Construction residential whole house remodeling project in Frederick, MD 21702 with a new kitchen and fully functional laundry room
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
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.

Utility Room with Recessed-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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