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Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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The Ryburgh
The Ryburgh
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
A dream utility room, paired with a sophisticated bar area and all finished in our distinctive oak black core.
| Northwest Hills Modern |
| Northwest Hills Modern |
Amy Pearson DesignAmy Pearson Design
APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!
Mclaughlin
Mclaughlin
Meg Blu HomeMeg Blu Home
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Karaka Lifestyle Laundry
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.
#53rdBuild
#53rdBuild
THELIFESTYLEDCO®THELIFESTYLEDCO®
Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
Spanish Revival | 820 N Vista St. Los Angeles, CA 90046
SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
TAS, Davies Design & Construction
Housing Industry Association - HIAHousing Industry Association - HIA
A combination of bricks, cement sheet, copper and Colorbond combine harmoniously to produce a striking street appeal. Internally the layout follows the client's brief to maintain a level of privacy for multiple family members while also taking advantage of the view and north facing orientation. The level of detail and finish is exceptional throughout the home with the added complexity of incorporating building materials sourced from overseas.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
119 West Shore
119 West Shore
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry
A white Smartstone benchtop helps a Queensland laundry
Smartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered StoneSmartstone | Quartz Benchtops, Engineered Stone
Loni Parker, editor and founder of Adore Home Magazine, has done just that with the extensive laundry renovation in her newly purchased home. Loni transformed a laundry she describes as “unusable” into a fabulous and functional room that makes the everyday sorting-washing-folding chore enjoyable – yes, really! The ‘before’ part of the makeover wasn’t pretty, a dank and mouldy laundry with leaking taps, exposed pipes and a broken hot water system. Design-wise, Loni wanted to create a fresh space with a predominant use of white. She chose Smartstone Arcadia for the benchtop, one of Smartstone’s superb range of white quartz surfaces and also one of the most popular whites for benchtops, a versatile cool white with a fine to medium grain.
Laundry Lockwood show home Taupo
Laundry Lockwood show home Taupo
Kitchens R UsKitchens R Us
Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2018
Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2018
Gatehouse No. 1 Furniture & Interior DesignGatehouse No. 1 Furniture & Interior Design
Martis Camp Butterfly
Martis Camp Butterfly
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Lisa Petrole
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Kay Wade, Closet FactoryKay Wade, Closet Factory
Build for the smallest space yet organized and useful. Maple Melamine with Espresso Counters and oil rubbed bronze accents
Ballard Home Remodel
Ballard Home Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography
Applecross (ASJ14)
Applecross (ASJ14)
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Doors: Laminex White Washed Oak Riven Finish (vertical grain). Bench: Essastone French Nougat 40mm edges. Pull-out laundry basket mounted on drawer-front from Wilson & Bradley (item code KF43D).
Main Floor Laundry Room
Main Floor Laundry Room
McDonald InteriorsMcDonald Interiors
Laundry Room Ideas
Laundry Room Ideas
Oakwood HomesOakwood Homes
Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Skagit Valley Residence, Samish Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Sliding doors to laundry. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Utility Room with Black Cabinets and Light Wood Cabinets 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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