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

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Laundry Sink with Mountain View
Laundry Sink with Mountain View
The Hidden TouchThe Hidden Touch
Deep sink in laundry with mountain view. Photography by The Hidden Touch.
Design ideas for a contemporary utility room in Other with a belfast sink, white cabinets, composite countertops and beige walls.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.
Old Oak Lane
Old Oak Lane
Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home BuildersRomanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders
Rodney Middendorf Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional utility room in Columbus with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Laundry Utility Room
Laundry Utility Room
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
This is an example of an expansive galley separated utility room in Calgary with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Cottesloe
Cottesloe
Arena InteriorsArena Interiors
Crib Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.
The laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, vinyl flooring and multicoloured worktops.
Hampton
Hampton
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gaskin Walk Home
Gaskin Walk Home
KMH DesignsKMH Designs
Design ideas for a large rural galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Interior
Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Interior
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Bode FloorsBode Floors
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Baltimore with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Crouch End, N8: Complete ground floor renovation with single rear extension
Crouch End, N8: Complete ground floor renovation with single rear extension
The RMR GroupThe RMR Group
This small and highly functional utility room, keeps the laundry out of the kitchen. It features a belfast sink, plenty of counter space and storage along with a stacked tumble dryer and washing machine.
Schmidt Residence
Schmidt Residence
North Elm Design & BuildNorth Elm Design & Build
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Applecross (DDSF17)
Applecross (DDSF17)
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Travertine stone benchtops. Shaker doors in white.
Rustic galley utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and beige worktops.
2019 Golden Sands Home Builders Association Parade Home
2019 Golden Sands Home Builders Association Parade Home
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
Large urban single-wall separated utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
Brair Ridge house
Brair Ridge house
Gonzalez ArchitectsGonzalez Architects
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, brick flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
This is an example of a 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.
Coeur D'Alene
Coeur D'Alene
J.Bay Cabinet CompanyJ.Bay Cabinet Company
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home Remodel 01
Home Remodel 01
Sue Monday's DesignSue Monday's Design
The laundry room's back wall is covered with the same natural stone that was used for the fireplace. The sink has a special design that includes a sliding cover that can turn it from sink to work space quickly.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2014
Waterford ConstructionWaterford Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic 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.
Applecross (DDSF17)
Applecross (DDSF17)
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Travertine stone benchtops. Shaker doors in white.
Inspiration for a rustic galley utility room in Perth with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and beige 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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