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Green Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large rustic u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and green walls.
Mid Century Kitchen
Mid Century Kitchen
Phase II, Inc.Phase II, Inc.
Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
Addison
Addison
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink, porcelain flooring and grey walls.
Nedlands Home
Nedlands Home
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
DEANE - Beams
DEANE - Beams
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
A look at the laundry room in this transitional home by DEANE inc. Custom cabinetry provides storage for more than just the gourmet kitchen as seen in this beautiful laundry room, filled with functional custom tile floors, modern fixtures, and custom countertops.
Laundry (2)
Laundry (2)
Danken Corp.Danken Corp.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
Colourful Laundry Room
Colourful Laundry Room
Personal Touch InteriorsPersonal Touch Interiors
This laundry room got a total makeover, starting with new ceiling height cupboards, white subway tiles behind the washer and dryer for easy cleaning. In addition changed out the existing vinyl flooring to hardwood to match the existing hardwood already on the main floor. New lighting, art work, sink and custom window treatment complete this room. Photo taken by: Personal Touch Interiors
Oak + Ocean
Oak + Ocean
Steadfast JoinerySteadfast Joinery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Dunedin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Field Avenue, Edithvale
Key PieceKey Piece
Inspiration for a large bohemian l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
N V Home Construction / Pro PaintingN V Home Construction / Pro Painting
This is an example of a medium sized single-wall utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Laundry Room with Glass Door
Laundry Room with Glass Door
W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Cocina de estilo belga lacada en verde, con planchador anejo
Cocina de estilo belga lacada en verde, con planchador anejo
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse utility room in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets and ceramic flooring.
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Stone and Cedar Shake come together for this Southern Living Style home
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Photo of an expansive classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Crosswater
Crosswater
Interior Concepts Design HouseInterior Concepts Design House
From the mudroom looking into the laundry room.
Photo of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, quartz worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, porcelain flooring and beige walls.
Country Luxury - Whenuapai
Country Luxury - Whenuapai
Designworx New ZealandDesignworx New Zealand
Small contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry butler's pantry
Laundry butler's pantry
Inndesign Inc.Inndesign Inc.
Front load washer and dryer are installed side by side allowing for a deep countertop for extra prep work right off the kitchen. An undermount stainless sink is perfect for vegetable prep. With the extra depth, appliances can be stored, still leaving lots of counter space.
Laundry Room Addition
Laundry Room Addition
Winston Brown RemodelingWinston Brown Remodeling
Large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Addition
Laundry Room Addition
Winston Brown RemodelingWinston Brown Remodeling
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Crystal Cove Newport Coast
Crystal Cove Newport Coast
Interiors By PatrickInteriors By Patrick
Medium sized mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Colourful Laundry Room
Colourful Laundry Room
Personal Touch InteriorsPersonal Touch Interiors
This laundry room got a total makeover, starting with new ceiling height cupboards, white subway tiles behind the washer and dryer for easy cleaning. In addition changed out the existing vinyl flooring to hardwood to match the existing hardwood already on the main floor. New lighting, art work, sink and custom window treatment complete this room. Photo taken by: Personal Touch Interiors

Green Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink 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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