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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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9th & 9th
9th & 9th
DFS Construction Inc.DFS Construction Inc.
Large contemporary separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Trout Lake 7
Trout Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown walls.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Laundry room with subway tiles, concrete countertop, sink, and washer and dryer side by side. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large rural l-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.
Stylish laundry
Stylish laundry
Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGNGabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN
Stylish basement laundry room with custom cabinetry by Showplace, white quartz countertops, LVT flooring, cement backsplash tile and brushed brass hardware.
3587 Altadena Park
3587 Altadena Park
Wedgworth CompaniesWedgworth Companies
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, beige floors and beige worktops.
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and open cabinets.
La Suerva
La Suerva
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and white walls.
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Traditional Kitchen with Industrial elements
Extreme DesignExtreme Design
This is an example of a traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, white worktops and a dado rail.
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Holy Fern Cove Residence Laundry Room. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Nudgee Residence
Nudgee Residence
Unique DesignUnique Design
Rozenn Leard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls and white worktops.
Lake Elmo Home
Lake Elmo Home
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a beach style utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops and multi-coloured walls.
Laurel Lane
Laurel Lane
West Construction & Development Co., Inc.West Construction & Development Co., Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, beige worktops and white walls.
Candlewood Cottage Redux
Candlewood Cottage Redux
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Mudroom converted to laundry room in this cottage home.
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
Transitional Elegance Laundry Room
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Who wouldn't mind doing laundry in such a bright and colorful laundry room? Custom cabinetry allows for creating a space with the exact specifications of the homeowner and is the perfect backdrop for the floor to ceiling white subway tiles. From a hanging drying station, hidden litterbox storage, antimicrobial and durable white Krion countertops to beautiful walnut shelving, this laundry room is as beautiful as it is functional. Stephen Allen Photography
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Yale
Yale
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Custom Laundry - Timber Bench Top
Custom Laundry - Timber Bench Top
RAW Sunshine CoastRAW Sunshine Coast
Custom laundry room designed and crafted by RAW Sunshine Coast. Featuring solid timber benchtops, matte black tap ware, dark lower cabinetry and textured white overhead cabinetry. Photo: Venita Wilson
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
Transitional Kitchen and Laundry Room
McCarley Custom CabinetsMcCarley Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and soapstone worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and a Submerged 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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