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Eclectic Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

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Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. PhotographerLink
Kitchen Extension
Kitchen Extension
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Bootroom & Utility Room. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic galley utility room in Kent with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Snitch residence renovations
Snitch residence renovations
Ground Up PlumbingGround Up Plumbing
New trough cabinet, floor to ceiling wall tiling and new quarter turn tapware
This is an example of a small bohemian single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Design Hintz Interior DesignDesign Hintz Interior Design
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Forest Cove Hartwell Lake Home
Forest Cove Hartwell Lake Home
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Donald Chapman AIA, CMB
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian single-wall utility room in Atlanta with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Southampton Place Residence | Modern
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Photo of a small bohemian u-shaped utility room in Houston with open cabinets, stainless steel worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and an utility sink.
Details
Details
Williams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I DesignWilliams Drake: Custom Homes I Renovation I Design
Lauren Brown: www.versatileimaging.com
Photo of an eclectic utility room in Dallas with an utility sink.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mesa Full Home Remodel
Mesa Full Home Remodel
UserUser
Design ideas for a large eclectic galley utility room in Phoenix with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.
Hawkins Home
Hawkins Home
LIV Design CollectiveLIV Design Collective
Interior Designer: Tonya Olsen Photographer: Lindsay Salazar
Medium sized bohemian u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
New "Old" House
New "Old" House
Lafontaine Design Studio LLCLafontaine Design Studio LLC
Eclectic utility room in New York with an utility sink, open cabinets, marble worktops, orange walls and terracotta flooring.
Кофе, мята и амарант
Кофе, мята и амарант
Грушева МарияГрушева Мария
Design ideas for a small bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Liberty Trail House Remodel
Liberty Trail House Remodel
CMH Builders, Inc.CMH Builders, Inc.
Quartz counter top with mosaic tile backsplash
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian separated utility room in Indianapolis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Color Palette - Laundry Room in Granite Bay
The Color Palette - Laundry Room in Granite Bay
The Color Palette Interior Design & RemodelingThe Color Palette Interior Design & Remodeling
What a great space to hang out and fold laundry! This space was originally 2 spaces (laundry room and a management room) without windows and 2 entry points. Here in the after design of the space, is one large space with loads of storage space and whimsy to match. Laundry rooms are a great area to play with color and have fun. The island is on rubber casters to allow for removal or repair of w/d in the future. Rustic barn doors grace the entry into this space and the dog wash is perfect for small dogs or muddy shoes.etc. The Schumacher wallpaper puts a smile on your face while creating a perfect color balance to this room. Ceramic knob hardware and pendant from Restoration Hardware. Flooring, Arizona Tile. The addition of a french door was added for access to/from the backyard and and access door to a single bay garage as well.
Hannah Bay Home Renovation
Hannah Bay Home Renovation
Alair Homes ReginaAlair Homes Regina
This 1980s home was completely gutted and redone both inside and out. Including windows, roofing, Stucco and some exterior wall restructuring. All new interior layout and finishes throughout, including a new open concept kitchen living area with massive walk in butler’s pantry that is 16’ tall inside with shelving to the ceiling. The clients’ eclectic taste drove the design, and led to custom tile inlays, wainscoting and moulding, 13 different wallpapers and unique appliances. The most fun feature of this renovation was the son’s bedroom, which was quite small, but we were able to take advantage of a vaulted ceiling to create a custom-built loft bed with a ladder, lighting and charging station, and lots of shelving.
Eclectic Renovation - Sustainable Design
Eclectic Renovation - Sustainable Design
Kay Hagan, ASID/LEED APKay Hagan, ASID/LEED AP
Photo of an eclectic utility room in St Louis with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Easy care floor
Easy care floor
Quality Floors & InteriorsQuality Floors & Interiors
Doing your laundry has never been so fun. Really, by having a neutral tone bamboo-like floor any color can be introduced.
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Color Palette - Laundry Room in Granite Bay
The Color Palette - Laundry Room in Granite Bay
The Color Palette Interior Design & RemodelingThe Color Palette Interior Design & Remodeling
What a great space to hang out and fold laundry! This space was originally 2 spaces (laundry room and a management room) without windows and 2 entry points. Here in the after design of the space, is one large space with loads of storage space and whimsy to match. Laundry rooms are a great area to play with color and have fun. The island is on rubber casters to allow for removal or repair of w/d in the future. Rustic barn doors grace the entry into this space and the dog wash is perfect for small dogs or muddy shoes.etc. The Schumacher wallpaper puts a smile on your face while creating a perfect color balance to this room. Ceramic knob hardware and pendant from Restoration Hardware. Flooring, Arizona Tile. The addition of a french door was added for access to/from the backyard and and access door to a single bay garage as well.
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
The Yellow Cabinet Kitchen and Mudroom
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
In addition to the kitchen remodel, we converted an existing garage into a laundry, entry, and additional kitchen storage space.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian galley utility room in Portland with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mangere Cottage Revival
Mangere Cottage Revival
Refresh Renovations Auckland WestRefresh Renovations Auckland West
The new laundry is now cleverly enclosed within the kitchen cabinetry. With the addition of large glass doors to the rear, the clients can enjoy easy access to their sunny deck and back yard.

Eclectic Utility Room with an Utility Sink Ideas and Designs

A well designed eclectic 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 eclectic utility design.

What do I need in my eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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