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Large Utility Room with a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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Drying Rack
Drying Rack
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Completely remodeled laundry room with soft colors and loads of cabinets. Southwind Authentic Plank flooring in Frontier. Full overlay cabinets painted Simply White include waste basket roll-out, wrapping paper rolls, and fold-down drying rack. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishing, LLC; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern
Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern
RI StudioRI Studio
Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
99 Stonehaven
99 Stonehaven
O.A.K. HomesO.A.K. Homes
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, marble flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Granite Mountains Springs Ranch
Granite Mountains Springs Ranch
Karissa Mae Wade DesignKarissa Mae Wade Design
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
15 Nottingham Rd
15 Nottingham Rd
Element Construction PartnersElement Construction Partners
JS Gibson
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Craftsman Style Home
Craftsman Style Home
BGI DesignBGI Design
Storage, hanging clothes and folding areas make this the ideal laundry room. Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Projects
Factory Direct Renovations GroupFactory Direct Renovations Group
This is an example of a large single-wall laundry cupboard in Miami with dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets and a submerged sink.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL
Casually Elegant Custom Home- Naperville IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and tongue and groove walls.
Elmbank Residence
Elmbank Residence
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
3502 Grennoch Lane
3502 Grennoch Lane
BAS Concepts LLCBAS Concepts LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.
The Delhi Laundry Room
The Delhi Laundry Room
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
This dedicated laundry room is on the second floor and features ample counter and storage, white washer and dryer and floating shelves.
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Via Lido Soud - Lido Isle
Via Lido Soud - Lido Isle
SAILHOUSESAILHOUSE
This is an example of a large coastal u-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
The Meeting House
The Meeting House
Erica Broberg Smith Architect PLLCErica Broberg Smith Architect PLLC
Dalton Portella
Design ideas for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Traditional laundry room on second floor with open shelving and beadboard paneling Pete Weigley
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Daniel Island Drive
Daniel Island Drive
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Photography by Patrick Brickman
Large farmhouse utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Redstart Construction, Inc - Kingshill
Redstart Construction, Inc - Kingshill
S MontanariS Montanari
Focus-Pocus
Design ideas for a large traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Refinement
Modern Refinement
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
This is an example of a large modern utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Large Utility Room with a Submerged 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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