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South Street West, Philadelphia: Duplex Deconversion & Full Renovation
South Street West, Philadelphia: Duplex Deconversion & Full Renovation
Bellweather Design-Build, LLCBellweather Design-Build, LLC
Ronald Bruce
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Avalon II Project Photos
Avalon II Project Photos
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Jacksonville with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown walls.
Small Modern Farmhouse in Charlottesville
Small Modern Farmhouse in Charlottesville
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
This room doubles as mud room, with entry to breezeway to garage.
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Richmond with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Country Kitchen
Country Kitchen
Design Kitchens & CountertopsDesign Kitchens & Countertops
ihphotography
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spacious New Home in QLD
Spacious New Home in QLD
Macfarlane BuildingMacfarlane Building
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Edgewood Residence
Edgewood Residence
KYLE CHAN ARCHITECTKYLE CHAN ARCHITECT
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
MidCentury Modern Kingston extension
VC Design Architectural ServicesVC Design Architectural Services
Retro single-wall separated utility room in London with a built-in sink, white walls, cork flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
129th Ave
129th Ave
Abstract Homes and Renovations IncAbstract Homes and Renovations Inc
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and brown floors.
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This laundry room has a side by side washer and dryer as well as a lot of counter space and above rack for hanging clothes.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vintage Modern Model
Vintage Modern Model
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Design ideas for a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with a built-in sink, quartz worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls and grey floors.
Home in Lakes of Mission Grove
Home in Lakes of Mission Grove
Allure Construction & ConcreteAllure Construction & Concrete
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
Monte Sereno Laundry Room
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
We profiled this home and it's owner on our blog: http://europeancabinets.com/efficient-modern-home-design-traditional-comforts/ Laundry room cabinets from Aran Cucine's Mia collection in Tafira Elm Tranche.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Brookridge in Combined Locks
Custom Brookridge in Combined Locks
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Campbell Extension and Renovation
Campbell Extension and Renovation
Build ProfessionalBuild Professional
Laundry
Small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a built-in sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and turquoise worktops.
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Home Update and Remodel in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Rustic Coastal Farmhouse
Rustic Coastal Farmhouse
Southern Grace InteriorsSouthern Grace Interiors
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Clutter Reduction - Storage Solved in Existing Spaces
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Steve Hamada
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Ross house
Ross house
Clinic DesignClinic Design
Louis Caya
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.

Single-wall 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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