skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Wall Colour: White

Utility Room with White Walls and Black Worktops Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 515 photos
Item 1 of 3
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Roseneath Road, Urmston, Manchester
Butterfield ArchitectureButterfield Architecture
A compact extension that contains a utility area, wc and lots of extra storage for all and bikes. Photo credit: Gavin Stewart
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, brick flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, black worktops and a submerged sink.
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Belterra Project- Furnishings, Light Fixtures & Interior Design
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The laundry room has an urban farmhouse flair with it's sophisticated patterned floor tile, gray cabinets and sleek black and gold cabinet hardware. A comfortable built in bench provides a convenient spot to take off shoes before entering the rest of the home, while woven baskets add texture. A deep laundry soaking sink and black and white artwork complete the space.
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.
Shawnee Woods
Shawnee Woods
Tays & Co Design StudiosTays & Co Design Studios
Country galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, black worktops and granite worktops.
Hinsdale Remodel
Hinsdale Remodel
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Design ideas for a country utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, grey 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.
Custom Beach Home
Custom Beach Home
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, black worktops, a submerged sink, white walls, black floors and soapstone worktops.
A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, black worktops, exposed beams and panelled walls.
327 Nautilus St.
327 Nautilus St.
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
The laundry room is in between both of these bedrooms. Now follow the niche gallery hall with skylights overhead to the master bedroom with north facing bed space and a fireplace.
Irwin Farmhouse
Irwin Farmhouse
Irwin Construction, LLCIrwin Construction, LLC
Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a large country galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Model Home Belleterre, Huntersville
Model Home Belleterre, Huntersville
AR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMANAR HOMES - CHARLOTTE AND LAKE NORMAN
OVERSIZED LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM PROVIDES AMPLE STORAGE AND COUNTER SPACE. CUSTOM SHELVES AND RACKS ADD RUSTIC FEEL TO THE ROOM
Photo of an urban separated utility room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer and black worktops.
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.
Custom Transitional
Custom Transitional
Peery HomesPeery Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
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.
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.
Lila Woods Project
Lila Woods Project
Design Loft CabinetsDesign Loft Cabinets
Traditional utility room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Laundry room with subway tiles, concrete countertop, sink, and washer and dryer side by side. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large rural l-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and soapstone worktops.
English Cottage Renovation
English Cottage Renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
This is an example of a small classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, black worktops and concrete flooring.

Utility Room with White Walls 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.
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.