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Utility Room with a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

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Family Laundry and Mudroom
Family Laundry and Mudroom
Fritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLCFritz Carpentry & Contracting, LLC
Custom sliding barn door with decorative layout
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Ann McCulloch Shop & StudioAnn McCulloch Shop & Studio
Laundry room. Bright wallpaper, matching painted furniture style cabinetry and copper farm sink. Floor is marmoleum squares. Photo by: David Hiser
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, engineered stone countertops, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured walls and grey worktops.
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room
In The Details, Inc.In The Details, Inc.
This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.
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.
1024 Northshore Road
1024 Northshore Road
Stoneridge Custom DevelopmentStoneridge Custom Development
This is an example of a classic utility room in Portland with a belfast sink.
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
Crystal Cabinetry Product Gallery
FloorcraftFloorcraft
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, red floors and grey worktops.
Bright & Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
Bright & Colorful Master Suite & Laundry Room
AAR DesignAAR Design
Absolutely stunning laundry room, and just as functional as it is beautiful! Marmoleum floors are durable and retro feeling, schoolhouse light fixtures, copper sink, ceaserstone countertops, and floating shelves.
Private Residence Muskoka
Private Residence Muskoka
Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.
Robert Nelson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Shoreline Laundry Room/Pet Spa!
Shoreline Laundry Room/Pet Spa!
Chermak Construction, Inc.Chermak Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a classic galley utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Historic Farmhouse Remodel
Historic Farmhouse Remodel
Greenbrook Design CenterGreenbrook Design Center
This area is right off of the kitchen and is very close to the washer and dryer. It provides an extra sink that is original to the farmhouse. The cabinets are also made of the 110+ year-old heart pine.
Christian Residence
Christian Residence
Impluvium ArchitectureImpluvium Architecture
Impluvium Architecture Location: El Dorado Hills, CA, USA This was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always and in this case I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. I also really enjoyed working with Tricia the Interior Designer (see Credits) Photographed by: Shawn Johnson
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLCCowan's Cabinet Co, LLC
Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co. Photographer // Woodfield Creative
Medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Farmhouse Kitchen and Bath Remodel in Rural Illinois
Farmhouse Kitchen and Bath Remodel in Rural Illinois
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Take a look around this rural farmhouse in Alexis, Illinois that Village Home Stores was able to help transform. We opened up the layout and updated the materials for a whole new look and a nod to the great original style of the home. Laundry, coffee station, kitchen, and bathroom remodel managed from start to finish by the expert team at Village Home Stores. Featured in Kitchen: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Pearl finish with Umber glaze applied. Cambria Quartz in the Canterbury design. Featured in Bathroom: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Taupe finish. Onyx Collection bath countertops with integrated bowls in "Granada" gloss color and white bowls. Memoir series painted tiles in "Star Griege" also featured.
Home in Boston Heights
Home in Boston Heights
Northport Flooring AmericaNorthport Flooring America
D. Fay Photo, M.Beasley Designer. Laundry Room: Wall from Mediterranea: Chicago - Old Chicago City Mix.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Cleveland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown floors and vinyl flooring.
Java Noir
Java Noir
CK Hoffman DesignCK Hoffman Design
Zapata Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Portland with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
MAVERICK | laundry room
MAVERICK | laundry room
Principle Design & Construction, Inc.Principle Design & Construction, Inc.
Medium sized country single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLCCowan's Cabinet Co, LLC
Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co. Photographer // Woodfield Creative
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Ripon - Stain Grade Laundry
Cowan's Cabinet Co, LLCCowan's Cabinet Co, LLC
Cabinet Company // Cowan's Cabinet Co. Photographer // Woodfield Creative
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Belfast Sink 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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