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Budget Black Utility Room Ideas and Designs

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Park Ridge Project
Park Ridge Project
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
French doors open to reveal a well-organized laundry closet which includes pull-out baskets for sorting dirty clothes and telescoping valet rods for hanging cloths. Designed by Jamie Wilson from COS
Laundry Room Upgrade #2
Laundry Room Upgrade #2
homedecorandideashomedecorandideas
Full finished project. We added a shelf for additional storage space. I feel that the new design and color compliments the new washer and dryer set quite well!
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Compact Upstairs Laundry Room with Dark Stained Cabinets
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Laundry/Mudroom Organization
Room RedefinedRoom Redefined
Giving all other items in the laundry area a designated home left this homeowner a great place to fold laundry. Don't you love the folding tray that came with their washer and dryer? Room Redefined decluttered the space, and did a lot of space planning to make sure it had good flow for all of the functions. Intentional use of organization products, including shelf-dividers, shelf-labels, colorful bins, wall organization to take advantage of vertical space, and cubby storage maximize functionality. We supported the process through removal of unwanted items, product sourcing and installation. We continue to work with this family to maintain the space as their needs change over time. Working with a professional organizer for your home organization projects ensures a great outcome and removes the stress!
Rustic Traditional
Rustic Traditional
Mike Blake Custom HomesMike Blake Custom Homes
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
minimalist appliances and a yellow accent are hidden behind a plywood barn door at the new side entry and utility corridor
Black Beauty
Black Beauty
Roberta WilsonRoberta Wilson
Photo Credit: StorytellerPhotography
Traymore House
Traymore House
Worth Design Build, Inc.Worth Design Build, Inc.
image by Studio Laguna
Laundries
Laundries
Your Design Kitchens and BathroomsYour Design Kitchens and Bathrooms
Modern looking laundry with large benchtop
Дом пос.Северный
Дом пос.Северный
ОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШ
Черныш Оксана дизайнер
Update of boyhood home
Update of boyhood home
Standale Home StudioStandale Home Studio
Great Northern Cabinetry , "Woodbridge", color "Harbor" with Wilsonart 4925-38 laminate countertops and backsplash is Olympia, Arctic White, 2x8 tiles
'After" of "Making laundry fun"
'After" of "Making laundry fun"
Joie De Vie InteriorsJoie De Vie Interiors
Design by Dixie Moseley, JDV Interiors
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Private House in Rock, Cornwall
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Private home of Interior Designer Elle Winsor-Grime in Rock, Cornwall. Photo by Simon Burt
Overland Park Farmhouse First Floor Renovation
Overland Park Farmhouse First Floor Renovation
Bichelmeyer RenovationsBichelmeyer Renovations
Modern Mud Room
Modern Mud Room
Just the Right PieceJust the Right Piece
Modern White Laundry Room with Stacked Washer and Dryer and cubbies for coats and shoes. Great use of Space.
Red, White and Blue Laundry
Red, White and Blue Laundry
L & L Home Restoration, LLCL & L Home Restoration, LLC
This laundry room was full of stuff with not enough storage. Wire racks were removed from above the machines and custom built cabinets were installed. These are painted Naval by Sherwin-Williams. The folding table was built and stained to the client's choice of color, Mahogany and we incorporated new open shelves in the same style that will feature their barware over the to-be-installed kegerator.
Roseberry Avenue - Laundry Room
Roseberry Avenue - Laundry Room
Jamie Banfield Interior DesignsJamie Banfield Interior Designs
A modern family home perched at the top of West Vancouver with a first class view. Inspiration was pulled from the surrounding natural stone, and the tones of the sun rises and sunsets. The best way to keep a family organized, is with custom millwork that fits the families' lifestyle in all areas such as the main kitchen, office, bathrooms, spa space and entertaining spaces
Laundry Room In Orchards (Townhouse)
Laundry Room In Orchards (Townhouse)
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Photos 2019
Photos 2019
Lazarou JoineryLazarou Joinery
Artia "Jay" handle in Brushed Nickel finish.
Loft parte 2
Loft parte 2
AccaEsse home stagingAccaEsse home staging

Budget Black Utility Room 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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