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U-shaped Utility Room with Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
Modern Luxe Family Home, Markham ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Lake Minnetonka Cottage
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey cabinets.
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
Doncaster East Home - Laundry
Doncaster East Home - Laundry
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Photography by Shannon McGrath
Inspiration for a medium sized country u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Waterford ConstructionWaterford Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops and painted wood flooring.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room Organizers
Laundry Room Organizers
Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.Rockport Doors & Closets Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in Boston with open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Abiding Lounge
Abiding Lounge
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops and shaker cabinets.
8 Parkway
8 Parkway
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Diablo
Diablo
Park Place Design, LLCPark Place Design, LLC
Douglas
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Purcellville, VA
Purcellville, VA
Old Dominion Kitchen DesignOld Dominion Kitchen Design
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Spaulding Green House
Spaulding Green House
Elite Designs International, Ltd.Elite Designs International, Ltd.
Kelsey Gene Photography
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach
Renovation - Kitchen, Powder, Laundry & Scullery - City Beach
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
The old laundry was repurposed to become a laundry and scullery space. New laundry Miele appliances were stacked for space saving and thoughtful cabinetry with plenty of storage introduced. Wall painted in Dulux Whisper White. Floortiles from Bernini Stone Salvador Grey Honed 300 x 600; Franke Kubux KBX 110-700F Stainless Steel Sink; Franke Pull out Tap; Dekton Zenith Benchtop/Splashback; Lo & Co Aver Pull Handles.
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, green floors and white worktops.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The patterned floor continues into the laundry room where double sets of appliances and plenty of countertops and storage helps the family manage household demands.
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
2014 Parade Home - Alpine
2014 Parade Home - Alpine
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
This home was custom designed by Joe Carrick Design. Notably, many others worked on this home, including: McEwan Custom Homes: Builder Nicole Camp: Interior Design Northland Design: Landscape Architecture Photos courtesy of McEwan Custom Homes
Poco Calle
Poco Calle
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Super fun custom laundry room, with ostrich wallpaper, mint green lower cabinets, black quartz countertop with waterfall edge, striped hex flooring, gold and crystal lighting, built in pedestal.
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Houston, Texas | Lago Mar - Classic Yale Laundry Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Design ideas for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, dark wood cabinets and grey walls.

U-shaped Utility Room with Composite 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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