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U-shaped Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

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1880's Cottage Renovation
1880's Cottage Renovation
Hunter Anderson ArchitectureHunter Anderson Architecture
A compact Laundry with bespoke laundry cabinet with pull out laundry hamper for a small space.
Photo of a small classic u-shaped utility room in Christchurch with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, painted wood flooring, red floors and grey worktops.
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a double-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.
Modern mood
Modern mood
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Samford Laundry
Samford Laundry
J&E Kitchens and CabinetsJ&E Kitchens and Cabinets
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Villa near Barcelona
Private Villa near Barcelona
RE4MAT ArchitectsRE4MAT Architects
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped utility room with open cabinets, a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Beautiful farmhouse laundry room, open concept with windows, white cabinets, and appliances and brick flooring.
Photo of an expansive country u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and white worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Fine Custom ConstructionFine Custom Construction
Beautiful Laundry room with a sink, barn doors, and lots of storage.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Large Addition - Smith Mountain Lake (Moneta)
Large Addition - Smith Mountain Lake (Moneta)
Construction Marketing, LLCConstruction Marketing, LLC
Large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Creekside Custom Home
Creekside Custom Home
Alair Homes NanaimoAlair Homes Nanaimo
The finishes throughout the laundry room are high end but rustic, including Alder cabinetry, granite countertops, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, double bowl sink, and hickory hardwood flooring. Artez photography
St. Clair Project
St. Clair Project
DRT Custom Homes & Renovations Inc.DRT Custom Homes & Renovations Inc.
Exterior-Stephen King Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home
Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home
Red House RemodelingRed House Remodeling
Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo
Modern Oak
Modern Oak
Sheffield Sustainable KitchensSheffield Sustainable Kitchens
Nina Petchey
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and limestone flooring.
Stunning Country France
Stunning Country France
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Cambridge Dust Grey & Light Grey
Cambridge Dust Grey & Light Grey
The Rigid Kitchen CompanyThe Rigid Kitchen Company
Range: Cambridge Colour: Dust Grey & Light Grey Worktops: Quartz Polar White
This is an example of a small classic u-shaped utility room in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, green walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
The Osprey Dr House
The Osprey Dr House
Expose Design Group Inc.Expose Design Group Inc.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped laundry cupboard in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, white floors and a drop ceiling.
Artichoke Acres
Artichoke Acres
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Classic u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white worktops.
Altringham
Altringham
ArtHouse Creative InteriorsArtHouse Creative Interiors
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Manchester with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, grey floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.
WURTH RESIDENCE
WURTH RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
TWO TONE - Custom designed and manufactured laundry room, finished in satin natural white polyurethane - 40mm thick mitred benchtop, in natural 'Carrara' stone - Natural 'Carrara' stone splashback - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Metro White/ Kashmir Kitchen Designed and Installed in Romiley, Stockport
Metro White/ Kashmir Kitchen Designed and Installed in Romiley, Stockport
Richard & Richard's D&IS LtdRichard & Richard's D&IS Ltd
Matthew McNulty
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped utility room in Manchester with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, glass sheet splashback and vinyl flooring.
Artichoke Acres
Artichoke Acres
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped utility room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white worktops.

U-shaped Utility Room with a Double-bowl 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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