Separated Utility Room with Laminate Countertops Ideas and Designs

Reconfigured First Floor for Better Living

We were excited to work with this client for a third time! This time they asked Thompson Remodeling to revamp the main level of their home to better support their lifestyle. The existing closed floor plan had all four of the main living spaces as individual rooms. We listened to their needs and created a design that included removing some walls and switching up the location of a few rooms for better flow. The new and improved floor plan features an open kitchen (previously the enclosed den) and living room area with fully remodeled kitchen. We removed the walls in the dining room to create a larger dining room and den area and reconfigured the old kitchen space into a first floor laundry room/powder room combo. Lastly, we created a rear mudroom at the back entry to the home.

Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens Plus MT LLC

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.

Nudging Near Net Zero

Meadowlark Design+Build

A laundry room is housed behind these sliding barn doors in the upstairs hallway in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell

Estate Lane

Golden Builders Group, LLC

Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Sanctuary Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and beige worktops.

West Wing

Room Resolutions

The existing laundry room needed a total face-lift, including new white cabinetry; new GE appliances and a large laundry tub sink to facilitate easily completed chores. The large scale, 24” floor tiles help create a roomy feeling, so as not to feel trapped in what seemed like a dungeon previously. Unexpected lighting of a hanging, chain lantern adds to the brightness and character to a workspace. Photography - Grey Crawford

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and medium wood cabinets.

Laundry Room – Discover Crossing Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Convenient upstairs laundry with gray washer and dryer. Plenty of built-in storage and a clothes rack to hang shirts and other laundry. Photography by Spacecrafting

Modern and Rustic Blend with Stunning Results

Brilliant SA

Designed, project managed and built by the Brilliant SA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls and a stacked washer and dryer.

Gray Laundry Room

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room was created by removing the existing bathroom and bedroom closet. Medallion Designer Series maple full overlay cabinet’s in the Potters Mill door style with Harbor Mist painted finish was installed. Formica Laminate Concrete Stone with a bull edge and single bowl Kurran undermount stainless steel sink with a chrome Moen faucet. Boulder Terra Linear Blend tile was used for the backsplash and washer outlet box cover. On the floor 12x24 Mediterranean Essence tile in Bronze finish was installed. A Bosch washer & dryer were also installed.

Laundry room

Avenir Kitchen and Bath

Laundry room designed in small room with high ceiling. This wall unit has enough storage cabinets, foldable ironing board, laminate countertop, hanging rod for clothes, and vacuum cleaning storage.

2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Drawer Ironing Board in Compact Laundry Room

Denise Quade Design

A pullout ironing board is located in the top drawer of this cabinet. Easy to pullout and push back in it offers a great solution for the ironing board in any space. Concealed behind a drawer front when not in use, can swivel when used and is the perfect size.

Garrison Falls Project

Keystone Custom Homes

Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige worktops.

Aspley House

Bella Vie Interiors

Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Spacious family laundry
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Hamptons Traditional Home Renovation

Back To Back Interiors

Design ideas for a small single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and beige worktops.

Middle Marsh – Landings

Seville Communities

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.

Talbots Lane Kitchen

Refined Renovations

breakfast area, breakfast bar, island, eating area, kitchen island, hutch, storage, light cabinets, white cabinets, dark floor, quartzite, fusion, granite, stone, bar area, liquor storage, prep sink, cast iron, enamel, gray chair

Timeless and Transitional New Build

Blended Interiors

Classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.

Separated Utility Room with Laminate 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.

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.