skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Utility Room
  2. Cabinet Finish: Dark Wood

Utility Room with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 2,175 photos
Item 1 of 2
Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters
Laundry Room with pet sleeping quarters
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, Inc.
Rochester Mudroom
Rochester Mudroom
Lindsey MarkelLindsey Markel
For this mudroom remodel the homeowners came in to Dillman & Upton frustrated with their current, small and very tight, laundry room. They were in need of more space and functional storage and asked if I could help them out. Once at the job site I found that adjacent to the the current laundry room was an inefficient walk in closet. After discussing their options we decided to remove the wall between the two rooms and create a full mudroom with ample storage and plenty of room to comfortably manage the laundry. Cabinets: Dura Supreme, Crestwood series, Highland door, Maple, Shell Gray stain Counter: Solid Surfaces Unlimited Arcadia Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs, M271, M530 Brushed Satin Nickel Flooring: Porcelain tile, Crossville, 6x36, Speakeasy Zoot Suit Backsplash: Olympia, Verona Blend, Herringbone, Marble Sink: Kohler, River falls, White Faucet: Kohler, Gooseneck, Brushed Stainless Steel Shoe Cubbies: White Melamine Washer/Dryer: Electrolux
Private Residence
Private Residence
Jennifer Michele LLCJennifer Michele LLC
Gibeon Photography
Bespoke Utility Storage Area
Bespoke Utility Storage Area
Fitted Interiors by LimeFitted Interiors by Lime
Earlier this year we received a call from a ‘Mum to be’ asking if we could help with a design for a bespoke Utility Area. There were two pressing needs that this design needed to fulfil; 1 – The new Utility Area needed to be designed and installed within 6 weeks before she gave birth. 2 – There were lots of bespoke items needed for the new area in order to make best use of space, as usable space was important to our clients, especially with a new arrival on the way. Our client wanted this to be a space that was peaceful to work from away from the main kitchen. Solutions The existing utility area storage units were old with storage and shelving all in the wrong places – it just wasn’t practical. (you can see what it originally looked like in the last 3 images) Our client wanted a solution whereby the washing machine and tumble dryer were stacked to reduce the amount of continuous bending to reach both machines. Additionally our client wanted more ‘eye line’ storage and shelving. We had a number of stock colour modern door styles which our client liked however after some in depth discussions we discovered that something more specialist would be required. We got on the phone to one of our local door suppliers and found a set of Tobacco Oak doors that our clients instantly fell in love with. We had these specially designed in the workshop so that they could be installed as bi-folding doors. What was also fabulous about this project is that the utility area and kitchen are completely different in terms of look and style. It is quite common for a utility area and kitchen not to match or be complimented by similar looking units doors and worktops. This hidden gem of a utility area does not scream ‘utility room’ from the front. You only see a beautiful set of oak doors. It’s not until you open the bi-fold doors that you encounter the beauty and simplicity of a cleverly organised and well thought out working area. Our clients came to us with such fantastic and amazing ideas for their utility area, which made bringing this bespoke design to life relatively simple and very enjoyable!
Basket Storage with Stacked Washer and Dryer in Large Laundry Room
Basket Storage with Stacked Washer and Dryer in Large Laundry Room
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Herringbone tiled floors, dark stained maple cabinets, stacked washer and dryer, and oakmoor cambria countertops were selected for the laundry room finishes. A stainless steel undermount sink, a modern pendant light, a hanging bar, and basket storage all make this laundry room functional.
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Laundry, Mudroom and Butler's Pantry in Littleton, CO
Da Vinci Remodeling, LLCDa Vinci Remodeling, LLC
Libbie Holmes Photography
Modern Rustic Charm
Modern Rustic Charm
Coyle Construction CompanyCoyle Construction Company
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
Modern Laundry Room with Martin door style
UltraCraft CabinetryUltraCraft Cabinetry
This modern laundry room features our Martin Textured Melamine door style in the Kodiak finish and displays our tall hamper cabinet. Design by studiobstyle Photographs by Tim Nehotte Photography
Knob Hill
Knob Hill
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Scarborough Master Suite
Scarborough Master Suite
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This laundry room space off the master closet is an organizers dream. It is full of drawers, floor to ceiling cabinets with pull outs and hanging drying space. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging
Valejo
Valejo
French Brothers HomeFrench Brothers Home
Surprise!!! This is no ordinary Laundry Closet. The Valejo's laundry space features a granite counter for sorting and folding, built in cabinetry for ample storage, and exciting glass tile design for an extra "wow" factor!
Delray Beach Laundry Room
Delray Beach Laundry Room
JL ClosetsJL Closets
EGR Classic
EGR Classic
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Craftsman Style Laundry Room
Craftsman Style Laundry Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
The decorative glass on the door, tile floor and floor to ceiling cabinets really bring a charm to this laundry room and all come together nicely. Photo Credit: Meyer Design
Bathroom & Laundry Combined
Bathroom & Laundry Combined
Fabl DesignFabl Design
The Uplands
The Uplands
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Organic Bathroom Laundry Room Remodel
Sue DiRannaSue DiRanna
The vanity top and the washer/dryer counter are both made from an IKEA butcher block table top that I was able to cut into the custom sizes for the space. I learned alot about polyurethane and felt a little like the Karate Kid, poly on, sand off, poly on, sand off. The counter does have a leg on the front left for support. This arrangement allowed for a small hangar bar and 4" space to keep brooms, swifter, and even a small step stool to reach the upper most cabinet space. Not saying I'm short, but I will admint that I could use a little vertical help sometimes, but I am not short.
Kensington Artist Remodel
Kensington Artist Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
This laundry room is small yet powerful. The deco pattern flooring is a unique touch to this room. A granite countertop with raised panel cabinets and gold pulls make for a great prep area. This room provides everything you need to make a mundane task one of your favorites!
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Artisan Tudor with Quartersawn Oak and Custom Butcher Block
Lauren Levant InteriorLauren Levant Interior
Clean white walls and organized shelving and storage create an elegant and practical laundry space just adjacent to the kitchen. Dave Bryce Photography
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Village of West Clay/Laundry Room
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
The updated laundry room offers clean, fresh lines, easy to maintain granite counter tops and a unique, penny round mosaic porcelain tiled back splash. The stacking washer and dryer freed up storage space on either side of the unit to add more cabinets and a working area. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Utility Room with Dark 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.
1
123456789Next Page
Ireland
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’.