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Luxury Utility Room with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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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.
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Large traditional single-wall utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
NE Junior St
NE Junior St
Bulldog Capital Development, LLCBulldog Capital Development, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Large mediterranean l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Photo of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Highland Park Tudor
Highland Park Tudor
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Traditional utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, yellow walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Broken Top -Green Lakes Loop
Broken Top -Green Lakes Loop
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Design ideas for a large rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
The Hyde - Laundry
The Hyde - Laundry
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Custom laundry with black wenge ravine and bronze applied metal finish to doors and panels. Custom handmade brass trim to kickfaces and shadowlines. Miele appliances. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.
Tuscan home rich with detail in Westlake Village
Tuscan home rich with detail in Westlake Village
Susan Owens Design Inc.Susan Owens Design Inc.
Susan Owens
Large mediterranean galley utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine
Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Collins Rd.
Collins Rd.
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, green walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Collins Rd.
Collins Rd.
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, green walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
Design ideas for a large traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde
Made To Order Woodworks LLCMade To Order Woodworks LLC
Bedell Photography www.bedellphoto.smugmug.com
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.

Luxury Utility Room with Tile Countertops 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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