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

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Darnet Road (The Feet)
Darnet Road (The Feet)
3bd Architects3bd Architects
Internal photograph of the utility room by 3bd Architects
Medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Essex with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Cathaway Laundry
Cathaway Laundry
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
This is an example of a beach style separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Sunny Home in Waterloo (1877)
Sunny Home in Waterloo (1877)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
European frameless cabinet construction with wide profile shaker style doors and drawers. Custom lacquer finish and solid surface countertops.
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Wickham Bishops Utility
Wickham Bishops Utility
Gary Hughes InteriorsGary Hughes Interiors
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Essex with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Inglewood
Inglewood
Aspire Homes & RenovationsAspire Homes & Renovations
Photo of 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.
Alphington Home
Alphington Home
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
David Russell
Medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Melbourne with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Home VogueHome Vogue
If you have to do laundry, why not at least make it a cheerful place to work? The birds on this mock roman valance add some color and a little whimsy.
Frigidaire Laundry Appliances
Frigidaire Laundry Appliances
Baron's Major BrandsBaron's Major Brands
Washer dryer units from Frigidaire come in gas and electric models with top of the line features.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Seafront Apartment in Hove_Utility Room
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
We continued the bespoke joinery through to the utility room, providing ample storage for all their needs. With a lacquered finish and composite stone worktop and the finishing touch, a tongue in cheek nod to the previous owners by mounting one of their plastered plaques...to complete the look!
Backsplash details
Backsplash details
Jean Stoffer Design, LtdJean Stoffer Design, Ltd
Stoffer Photography The stone mosaic backsplash tile has a woven appearance.
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a belfast sink, a stacked washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and marble flooring.
Cathaway Laundry
Cathaway Laundry
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
Inspiration for a nautical galley separated utility room in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
The Milina by John Cannon Homes
The Milina by John Cannon Homes
John Cannon HomesJohn Cannon Homes
A Distinctly Contemporary West Indies 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS | 3 CAR GARAGE | 3,744 SF The Milina is one of John Cannon Home’s most contemporary homes to date, featuring a well-balanced floor plan filled with character, color and light. Oversized wood and gold chandeliers add a touch of glamour, accent pieces are in creamy beige and Cerulean blue. Disappearing glass walls transition the great room to the expansive outdoor entertaining spaces. The Milina’s dining room and contemporary kitchen are warm and congenial. Sited on one side of the home, the master suite with outdoor courtroom shower is a sensual retreat. Gene Pollux Photography
The Stell House Remodel
The Stell House Remodel
ADG Design, LTDADG Design, LTD
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Low-key Cottage is Actually a Coastal Haven with Three Levels of Sea Views
Low-key Cottage is Actually a Coastal Haven with Three Levels of Sea Views
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Utility Room
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in London with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige 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
The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
Medium sized rural l-shaped separated utility room in Raleigh with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tile & Laminate
Tile & Laminate
Franey's Design CenterFraney's Design Center
Expansive single-wall separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Park Place | Edina
Park Place | Edina
Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Remodel Laundry Room
Remodel Laundry Room
Lechner Design & RemodelLechner Design & Remodel
Photo of a country utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metro tiled splashback and white worktops.
Miller Renovation
Miller Renovation
RelianceReliance
The laundry room makes laundry an easier chose with plenty of storage and work space.
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.

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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