Large Utility Room with a Built-in Sink Ideas and Designs

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, a built-in sink and white walls.

Apartment Renovation, Hackney Listed Building - Damien & Ana

Absolute Project Management

Utility room with full height cabinets. Pull out storage and stacked washer-dryer. Bespoke terrazzo tiled floor in light green and warm stone mix.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.

Secret dog wash/ laundry room / gym

Sara Levy Designs

We created this secret room from the old garage, turning it into a useful space for washing the dogs, doing laundry and exercising - all of which we need to do in our own homes due to the Covid lockdown. The original room was created on a budget with laminate worktops and cheap ktichen doors - we recently replaced the original laminate worktops with quartz and changed the door fronts to create a clean, refreshed look. The opposite wall contains floor to ceiling bespoke cupboards with storage for everything from tennis rackets to a hidden wine fridge. The flooring is budget friendly laminated wood effect planks.

Madison, WI Lake House

Mader Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.

Soverign Island Entertainer

Wood Marble & White

This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Gold Coast - Tweed with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.

Knotty Walnut Cabinets, Kimberly Idaho Home

Premier Woodworking

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and dark wood cabinets.

Transitional Farmhouse

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
This is an example of a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Traditional

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Laundry Room

Improva

This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Reinhardt Home

Scovell Remodeling, Inc.

James Maidhof
Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Kansas City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Floral Wallpaper Laundry Room with Blue Vanity

KraftMaster Renovations

This baby blue vanity in combination with brass hardware and floral wallpapaer makes this room feel light, spacious, and inviting. Photos by Chris Veith.

The Shady Beach House

Bria Hammel Interiors

Interiors | Bria Hammel Interiors Builder | Copper Creek MN Architect | David Charlez Designs Photographer | Laura Rae Photography
Photo of a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey walls.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Progress Lighting

Jonathan Edwards
Photo of a large beach style utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Petrie Terrace Residence

Room By Room

Design ideas for a large classic single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and yellow worktops.

Birchcrest Milford New Build

Mintzer Building Company

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Detroit with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom

R|House Design Build

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Modest priced cabinetry with a custom flair. We brought the cabinets over the washer and dryer down to finish flush to give a built in look. Simple white dal tile backsplash is accented with custom, hand painted inserts.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.

Large Laundry Room with custom cabinets

Carroll 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.

Large Utility Room with a Built-in 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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