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

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Roman Shades
Roman Shades
Uptown DrapesUptown Drapes
This is an example of a country utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, black worktops and feature lighting.
Winterset Renovation
Winterset Renovation
Morris LareMorris Lare
U-shaped laundry room with Shaker style cabinetry, built-in utility closet, folding counter, window over the sink. Versailles pattern tile floor, open shelves.
The Elm
The Elm
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom laundry room with tile flooring and built in storage.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
MIRABEL RETREAT
MIRABEL RETREAT
Lissa Lee HickmanLissa Lee Hickman
Mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
South of Broad
South of Broad
Jill Frey Kitchen DesignJill Frey Kitchen Design
william quarles photographer
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.
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
M.C. Enterprises ConstructionM.C. Enterprises Construction
All the cabinetry in this laundry room is great for all the linen storage.
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Modern Farmhouse Laundry
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
Susan Brenner
Large country single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Via Koron Residence
Via Koron Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Hovie Interiors | Photographer: Jola Photography
Photo of a medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Hillside
Hillside
Luxe Classic Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.Luxe Classic Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.
Tommy Okapal
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Classic Meets Modern Farm: Laundry Room
Classic Meets Modern Farm: Laundry Room
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Galley separated utility room in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Darby Lakes Home, Mudroom
The Creative Kitchen CompanyThe Creative Kitchen Company
This spacious laundry room/mudroom is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a submerged 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.
North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build
North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
New Rosedale Home With A Classic Renovation Vibe
New Rosedale Home With A Classic Renovation Vibe
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
#RaisingtheBarn
#RaisingtheBarn
ConcettiConcetti
Medium sized farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
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.
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Large rural galley utility room in Dorset with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, beige floors and black worktops.
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.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
TZS DesignTZS Design
Traditionally detailed laundry room. The lattice screened cabinet is actually the end point for the laundry chute. Clothes on the floor above travel down a chute and into this cabinet.
Mediterranean Revival
Mediterranean Revival
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
This is an example of a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, grey 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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