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Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and White Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Belle, Doncaster East
Belle, Doncaster East
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
The Jaipur
The Jaipur
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The One
The One
Sunset Homes Ltd.Sunset Homes Ltd.
PK17 - Mud Room
PK17 - Mud Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Modern Multi-Level Home Boasts Master & Guest Suites on The Main Level + Den + Entertainment Room + Exercise Room with 2 Suites Upstairs as Well as Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living with 14ft Tall Coffered Box Beam Ceilings!
Kenwood Estates
Kenwood Estates
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
design by: Kennedy Cole Interior Design build by: Well Done photos by: Chad Mellon
Complete Home Transformation
Complete Home Transformation
Floor and Bath DesignFloor and Bath Design
This space was previously divided into 2 rooms, an office, and a laundry room. The clients wanted a larger laundry room so we took out the partition wall between the existing laundry and home office, and made 1 large laundry room with lots of counter space and storage. We also incorporated a doggy washing station as the client requested. To add some warmth to the space we decided to do walnut base cabinetry throughout, and selected tiles that had a touch of bronze and gold. The long fish scale backsplash tiles help add life and texture to the rest of the space.
Traditional Espresso
Traditional Espresso
Norelco Cabinets LtdNorelco Cabinets Ltd
Silva Household
Silva Household
Flooring Factory LLCFlooring Factory LLC
Mid Century Residence
Mid Century Residence
KP Hudson Construction Inc.KP Hudson Construction Inc.
Northpark Laundry Room Remodel by Classic Home Improvements
Northpark Laundry Room Remodel by Classic Home Improvements
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This craftsman-style home in North Park was remodeled in late spring of 2022 with this gorgeous Mediterranean design with hexagon terra cotta floors and Waypoint cabinets. The matte black hardware and appliances incorporate a modern and updated twist.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
White tile backsplash
Kitchen, Laundry Room & Powder Room remodel - Voorhees
Kitchen, Laundry Room & Powder Room remodel - Voorhees
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
This elegant open-concept Voorhees kitchen features plenty of storage and counter space, island seating, a desk area with an in-drawer charging station, and easy access to the outdoor space. The nearby powder room and laundry now have complimentary finishes.
Salado
Salado
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Ridge Home
Ridge Home
Lyn's Design StyleLyn's Design Style
Large Kitchen - Lincolnshire
Large Kitchen - Lincolnshire
Reynolds Design and RemodelingReynolds Design and Remodeling
This kitchen underwent an extensive remodel. A laundry room closet was removed and the laundry was then added in another room. The washer and dryer can be closed off and hidden when not in use. The kitchen has a large peninsula and also a small island. The peninsula has an eating bar that took the place of the informal dinette area. This kitchen is bright and spacious now that the soffits and peninsula wall cabinets were removed.
Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
Contemporary Farmhouse Kitchen
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. Note: the boot bench was niched back into the adjoining breakfast nook. The flooring is rubber.
Sydney
Sydney
Designs By DeanneDesigns By Deanne
1084 Autumn Oak Lane
1084 Autumn Oak Lane
GreenHalo BuildsGreenHalo Builds
Green living is all over at GreenHalo Builds. From ecofriendly appliances to low flow faucets, we keep sustainability at the forefront of all our designs.
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
Minimal Contemporary Kitchen Renovation
The Nielsen CollectionThe Nielsen Collection
Photography by Christi Nielsen
Private Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon
Private Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets and White Splashback 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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