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Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Utility Room Inspiration
Utility Room Inspiration
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We created this utility room for one of our clients which was painted in Farrow and Ball, Hague Blue. Silestone eternal calcatta gold worktops which compliment the blanco envoy gold tap and the gold furniture handles. The washing machine and tumble dryer were placed at eye-level to make the utility room more ergonomical which adds functionality and convenience to your room.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography Behind the large door on the right is a full-size stackable washer and dryer
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and marble flooring.
Inglewood
Inglewood
Aspire Homes & RenovationsAspire Homes & Renovations
Design ideas for a contemporary galley separated utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Doncaster East Home - Laundry
Doncaster East Home - Laundry
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Photography by Shannon McGrath
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.
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.
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.
Pella Windows & Doors
Pella Windows & Doors
Dawson BuildersDawson Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Whole House Renovataion
Whole House Renovataion
Rhonda Kieson DesignsRhonda Kieson Designs
The laundry room just became a destination space! The cabinetry is a throw-back to a bygone era. It was wonderful then, and it is wonderful now. Photo: Voelker Photo LLC
Riverside Harbor Remodel
Riverside Harbor Remodel
Fusion ArchitectureFusion Architecture
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Heathmont Renovation - Phase 2
Heathmont Renovation - Phase 2
Form & FrameForm & Frame
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
Chambre, Walkin et salle de lavage
Chambre, Walkin et salle de lavage
Joëlle Lavoie Designer enr.Joëlle Lavoie Designer enr.
De la couleur s.v.p.
Modern utility room in Montreal with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Holland Park W14: complete renovation, ground and upper floor extensions
Holland Park W14: complete renovation, ground and upper floor extensions
The RMR GroupThe RMR Group
A stylish but highly functional utility room with full height painted handbuilt custom cabinets along one wall, matching the wall colour, concealing appliances and providing lots of storage. The opposite wall has handbuilt base units with a painted pale blue finish, a large Belfast sink and a ceiling mounted Sheila Maid clothes airer, in keeping with the age of the property but also found in modern houses as very practical. At the end of the utility room a sliding door reveals a cloakroom and allows natural light through. Wide oak plank flooring runs through to the cloakroom. Photo: Pippa Wilson Photography
Country Estate
Country Estate
Troxel Custom HomesTroxel Custom Homes
Multi-tasking room: laundry duties go double with a spot for Fido under the work space. Ample lighting for sink duties or folding along the great countertop length.
Hampton Style Laundry
Hampton Style Laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Hampton style laundry with loads of storage solutions.
Photo of a medium sized classic galley utility room in Brisbane with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
This space off of the kitchen serves as both laundry and pantry. The cast iron sink and soapstone counters are a nod to the historical significance of this home.
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Clean and Fresh Remodel
Mariotti Building ProductsMariotti Building Products
Design ideas for a medium sized country galley separated utility room in Other with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, a belfast sink, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops and dark wood cabinets.
Fox Pointe
Fox Pointe
DW Distinctive PropertiesDW Distinctive Properties
Photo of a large u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Victorian townhouse utility room
Victorian townhouse utility room
Yeo DesignYeo Design
A full refurbishment of a beautiful four-storey Victorian town house in Holland Park. We had the pleasure of collaborating with the client and architects, Crawford and Gray, to create this classic full interior fit-out.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Waterford ConstructionWaterford Construction
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, painted wood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and 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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