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L-shaped Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry opening to kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped utility room in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.
Otonabee, North York
Otonabee, North York
Upside DevelopmentUpside Development
Toronto’s Upside Development completed this contemporary new construction in Otonabee, North York.
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Natural Laundry Room
Natural Laundry Room
Brilliant SABrilliant SA
Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Elegant Woodwork & Construction Ltd.Elegant Woodwork & Construction Ltd.
Elegant Woodwork
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Kiawah Tuscan Villa
Kiawah Tuscan Villa
Buffington Homes South CarolinaBuffington Homes South Carolina
Jim Somerset Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical l-shaped utility room in Charleston with blue cabinets, louvered cabinets, beige walls, a single-bowl sink, limestone worktops, limestone flooring and beige worktops.
Argent
Argent
Inavogue Kitchens & CabinetsInavogue Kitchens & Cabinets
Inspiration for an urban l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and orange worktops.
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.
Mount Pleasant Residence
Mount Pleasant Residence
Loop Interior Design Inc.Loop Interior Design Inc.
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Bellingham, WA Residence
Bellingham, WA Residence
Camano Custom CabinetsCamano Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and brick flooring.
Larkspur Modern
Larkspur Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Lake House Custom Home
Lake House Custom Home
Strom Construction IncStrom Construction Inc
Small traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Mountain Hideaway
Mountain Hideaway
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, concrete flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and wood walls.
Cream Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Room - Cambridge
Cream Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry Room - Cambridge
SOLLiD CabinetrySOLLiD Cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
15 Anchor Bay Court
15 Anchor Bay Court
Reminiscent Homes, LLC.Reminiscent Homes, LLC.
This Laundry Room is neat as a pin with its Full Sized Stacked Washer and Dryer, Glass Tile Back Splash, Caesar Stone Counter Top and Custom Designed Cabinets.
Fourty-One
Fourty-One
The Glade DesignThe Glade Design
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Campsie
Campsie
Love Coming HomeLove Coming Home
Existing laundry and wc gutted, wall removed to open up space for a functioning laundry and bathroom space. New flooring and ceiling with down lights
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Wollongong with a single-bowl sink, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Anderson Street, South Yarra
Anderson Street, South Yarra
Key PieceKey Piece
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, white worktops, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
modern
modern
Intime KitchensIntime Kitchens
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Adelaide with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and porcelain flooring.

L-shaped 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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