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: Black

Rustic Utility Room with Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 10 of 10 photos
Item 1 of 3
North Carolina Timber Frame Home - Laundry Room
North Carolina Timber Frame Home - Laundry Room
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
The large counter space and cabinets surrounding this washer and dryer makes doing laundry a breeze in this timber home. Photo Credit: Roger Wade Studios
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Housewright Cabinetry LLCHousewright Cabinetry LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Ossie Lodge
Ossie Lodge
Baratto Brothers ConstructionBaratto Brothers Construction
Medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Little Park
The Little Park
UserUser
Large rustic l-shaped utility room in Denver with black cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and shaker cabinets.
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alice Cottage Custom Home
Alair Homes Grey BruceAlair Homes Grey Bruce
This custom cottage features an expansive garage complete with wet bar and plenty of storage for the client’s fishing gear. The wood boarded ceiling, hardwood floors, and corner stone fireplace gives this cottage a rustic and inviting atmosphere.
Lake House
Lake House
AGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & BathsAGDesigns - State of the Art Kitchens & Baths
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rustic Equity
Rustic Equity
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
photo: Paul Grdina Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Second Storey Addition & Ground Floor Extension - Camden
Second Storey Addition & Ground Floor Extension - Camden
32 Degrees Building Pty Ltd32 Degrees Building Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Eagle Park Circle Addition
Eagle Park Circle Addition
Sky House CompanySky House Company
This is an example of a rustic utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets and ceramic flooring.
The Armstrong - MHO0420
The Armstrong - MHO0420
Legacy Post & BeamLegacy Post & Beam
Post and Beam Home Laundry Room or Mud Room
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room with black cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Rustic Utility Room with Black Cabinets Ideas and Designs

A well designed rustic 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 rustic utility design.

What do I need in my rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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
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’.

  翻译：