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Affordable Utility Room with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets
Carroll ConstructionCarroll Construction
Large classic l-shaped utility room in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Rora Rustic
Rora Rustic
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, slate flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
NWX Bend, Oregon
NWX Bend, Oregon
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Kitchen Studio: Kansas CityKitchen Studio: Kansas City
Laundry room with Crystal Cabinets - Knotty Alder wood. Custom sink stand
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
Kitchen Remodel w/ Laundry Room
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Small classic u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, yellow walls, a built-in sink, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and red worktops.
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Laundry
Laundry
Southam Design IncSoutham Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
The "Vita Sana" at Urban Oaks
Marnella HomesMarnella Homes
Homestar video tours
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Hidalgo
The Hidalgo
Tilson HomesTilson Homes
The Hidalgo’s unique design offers flow between the family room, kitchen, breakfast, and dining room. The openness creates a spacious area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The Hidalgo also offers a huge family room with a kitchen featuring a work island and raised ceilings. The master suite is a sanctuary due to the split-bedroom design and includes raised ceilings and a walk-in closet. There are also three additional bedrooms with large closets. Tour the fully furnished model at our San Marcos Model Home Center.
Lake House - Southshore
Lake House - Southshore
Lange Custom Woodworking, Inc.Lange Custom Woodworking, Inc.
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Window Treatments
Window Treatments
Smart InteriorsSmart Interiors
The simple scalloped valence with a gathered bottom edge is just enough softness and color for this laundry room.
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal separated utility room in San Diego with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, blue walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Студия дизайна интерьеров e2-artСтудия дизайна интерьеров e2-art
Декоратор-Катерина Наумова, фотограф- Ольга Мелекесцева.
Inspiration for a small utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and all types of wall treatment.
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Квартира с характером в ЖК Тушино 2018
Студия дизайна интерьеров e2-artСтудия дизайна интерьеров e2-art
Декоратор-Катерина Наумова, фотограф- Ольга Мелекесцева.
Photo of a small utility room in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and all types of wall treatment.
Carrington Street
Carrington Street
Amy Campbell ArchitectAmy Campbell Architect
Custom joinery in laundry room, with tiled bench and timber cabinets. Hanging laundry drying rack below a racked ceiling. Timber-framed windows overlooking a bullnose verandah.
The Treehouse
The Treehouse
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
mike@seidlphoto.com
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
35th Ct East Vacant Staging Project
Home Styling by DeniseHome Styling by Denise
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
Mulberry Place Custom Lodge
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style galley utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Bagno & lavanderia | 10 mq
Bagno & lavanderia | 10 mq
The Home PlannerThe Home Planner
La lavanderia richiama i toni della terra, le superfici sono lineari e semplici.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Turin with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, a drop ceiling and raised-panel cabinets.

Affordable Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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