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Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped utility room in Albuquerque with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, blue floors and shaker cabinets.
Spanish Colonial Classic
Spanish Colonial Classic
Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLCJanet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC
Chris Loomis Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean separated utility room in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Design Ideas by Crystal Cabinets
Crystal CabinetsCrystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a country single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors and blue worktops.
Classic Farmhouse
Classic Farmhouse
Chambers Interior DesignChambers Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Helena 1
Helena 1
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
See if you can figure out which is the new wing? Karyn Millet Photography
Photo of a classic utility room in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, terracotta flooring and red floors.
Sonoran Desert
Sonoran Desert
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
This laundry room serves multiple uses, including designated drawers and plenty of counters for crafts and wrapping projects, and a walk out to an outdoor potting area with a custom zinc top. Photography: Pam Singleton
Goose Cove Cottage
Goose Cove Cottage
Hewes and CompanyHewes and Company
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and terracotta flooring.
Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne
Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Paris with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, terracotta flooring and red floors.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photo of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Winderemere Lake Davis
Winderemere Lake Davis
Beck Custom Homes, LLCBeck Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
391 Argonne Dr
391 Argonne Dr
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, tonge and groove splashback, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange floors, black worktops, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Itty Bitty Laundry
Itty Bitty Laundry
DesignDesign
This pint sized laundry room is stocked full of the essentials. Miele's compact washer and dryer fit snugly under counter. Flanked by an adorable single bowl farm sink this laundry room is up to the task. Plenty of storage lurks behind the cabinet setting on the counter.
Lucky Dog
Lucky Dog
Beck Custom Homes, LLCBeck Custom Homes, LLC
Dog house created around a dog door leading to laundry/craft room.
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Orlando with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
A beautiful Kent oast house renovation: utility room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
With a busy working lifestyle and two small children, Burlanes worked closely with the home owners to transform a number of rooms in their home, to not only suit the needs of family life, but to give the wonderful building a new lease of life, whilst in keeping with the stunning historical features and characteristics of the incredible Oast House.
Noir Wash
Noir Wash
Blanc & Noir InteriorsBlanc & Noir Interiors
This Noir Wash Cabinetry features a stunning black finish with elegant gold accents, bringing a timeless style to your space. Provided by Blanc & Noir Interiors, the superior craftsmanship of this updated laundry room is built to last. The classic features allow you to enjoy this luxurious look for years to come. Bold cabinetry is a perfect way to bring personality and allure to any space. We are loving the statement this dark stain makes against a crispy white wall!
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Puttenham Traditional Shaker Kitchen
Higham FurnitureHigham Furniture
This utility room is a rather compact space but it has everything you would need in a utility; a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and storage. It even has a dedicated space for a dog bed. The washing machine and tumble dryer are cleverly stacked in one tall cupboard, with the slim larder cupboard next to it hiding away an ironing board and brooms & mops. The cabinets are painted in Little Greene's Pompeian Ash and the handles are by Armac Martin.
Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne
Rénovation partielle d'une maison parisienne
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Medium sized mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Paris with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, terracotta flooring and red floors.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Balber Architecture, Inc.Balber Architecture, Inc.
Laundry room showing different counter height. This particular room has a built-in ironing board for convenience.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a belfast sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, green walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floors.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Design ideas for a large rural single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with a Belfast Sink and Terracotta Flooring 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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