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

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Custom Home
Custom Home
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Baker's Kitchen
Baker's Kitchen
JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENSJACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Just off the main hall from our Baker's Kitchen project was a dark little laundry room that also served as the main entry from the garage. By adding cement tiles, cheerful navy cabinets and a butcher block counter, we transformed the space into a bright laundry room that also provides a warm welcome to the house.
4 Johnson Cove
4 Johnson Cove
Grove Park ConstructionGrove Park Construction
Beach style single-wall separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Alpine, Utah Residence
Alpine, Utah Residence
Magleby RemodelMagleby Remodel
Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with blue cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets and white worktops.
Bellevue Farmhouse
Bellevue Farmhouse
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
In the prestigious Enatai neighborhood in Bellevue, this mid 90’s home was in need of updating. Bringing this home from a bleak spec project to the feeling of a luxurious custom home took partnering with an amazing interior designer and our specialists in every field. Everything about this home now fits the life and style of the homeowner and is a balance of the finer things with quaint farmhouse styling. RW Anderson Homes is the premier home builder and remodeler in the Seattle and Bellevue area. Distinguished by their excellent team, and attention to detail, RW Anderson delivers a custom tailored experience for every customer. Their service to clients has earned them a great reputation in the industry for taking care of their customers. Working with RW Anderson Homes is very easy. Their office and design team work tirelessly to maximize your goals and dreams in order to create finished spaces that aren’t only beautiful, but highly functional for every customer. In an industry known for false promises and the unexpected, the team at RW Anderson is professional and works to present a clear and concise strategy for every project. They take pride in their references and the amount of direct referrals they receive from past clients. RW Anderson Homes would love the opportunity to talk with you about your home or remodel project today. Estimates and consultations are always free. Call us now at 206-383-8084 or email Ryan@rwandersonhomes.com.
French Country Magnified
French Country Magnified
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Mud-room
Expansive traditional galley utility room in DC Metro with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a submerged sink and white walls.
All Class in Black and White
All Class in Black and White
Kitchen ManiaKitchen Mania
Inspiration for a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Bistro Kitchen - Kitchen of The Week
Von Fitz DesignVon Fitz Design
Bethany Nauert Photography
Inspiration for a large classic galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
AIA Home Tour on Lake Calhoun
AIA Home Tour on Lake Calhoun
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Chase Vogt
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white floors.
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Rogue River Master Bath & Laundry Room Remodel
Pratt Residential DesignPratt Residential Design
Photographs by Maria Ristau
Design ideas for a small classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Erizo Pattern
Erizo Pattern
Riad TileRiad Tile
construction2style LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary separated utility room in Minneapolis with concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets and grey walls.
Southern charm
Southern charm
MacMillan-Pace, LLCMacMillan-Pace, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of a large classic separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, grey floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina
2017 Spring Parade of Homes-Edina
GreenWood Design BuildGreenWood Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Homeland Office and Laundry Room
Homeland Office and Laundry Room
redhead design, llcredhead design, llc
Stephanie London Photography
Small classic utility room in Baltimore with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and beige walls.
Cheddington Place
Cheddington Place
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Refreshingly Classic
Refreshingly Classic
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
Kaskel Photography
This is an example of a traditional galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Home Update
Traditional Home Update
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

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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