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

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Buckingham Dr. - Pinnacle
Buckingham Dr. - Pinnacle
O.A.K. HomesO.A.K. Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with blue walls, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and ceramic flooring.
Kingsbridge Estates Remodel
Kingsbridge Estates Remodel
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
The laundry room was a complete gut/rehab to get the layout they wanted. Overall the space is not only functional but looks stunning!
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Rosewood - Transitional Farmhouse
Rosewood - Transitional Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Let there be light. There will be in this sunny style designed to capture amazing views as well as every ray of sunlight throughout the day. Architectural accents of the past give this modern barn-inspired design a historical look and importance. Custom details enhance both the exterior and interior, giving this home real curb appeal. Decorative brackets and large windows surround the main entrance, welcoming friends and family to the handsome board and batten exterior, which also features a solid stone foundation, varying symmetrical roof lines with interesting pitches, trusses, and a charming cupola over the garage. Once inside, an open floor plan provides both elegance and ease. A central foyer leads into the 2,700-square-foot main floor and directly into a roomy 18 by 19-foot living room with a natural fireplace and soaring ceiling heights open to the second floor where abundant large windows bring the outdoors in. Beyond is an approximately 200 square foot screened porch that looks out over the verdant backyard. To the left is the dining room and open-plan family-style kitchen, which, at 16 by 14-feet, has space to accommodate both everyday family and special occasion gatherings. Abundant counter space, a central island and nearby pantry make it as convenient as it is attractive. Also on this side of the floor plan is the first-floor laundry and a roomy mudroom sure to help you keep your family organized. The plan’s right side includes more private spaces, including a large 12 by 17-foot master bedroom suite with natural fireplace, master bath, sitting area and walk-in closet, and private study/office with a large file room. The 1,100-square foot second level includes two spacious family bedrooms and a cozy 10 by 18-foot loft/sitting area. More fun awaits in the 1,600-square-foot lower level, with an 8 by 12-foot exercise room, a hearth room with fireplace, a billiards and refreshment space and a large home theater.
Dawn
Dawn
Dynamic WoodworkingDynamic Woodworking
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Diego with white cabinets, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige walls.
Altis
Altis
WL Harder Inc.WL Harder Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Custer Homes IncCuster Homes Inc
Design/Build custom home in Hummelstown, PA. This transitional style home features a timeless design with on-trend finishes and features. An outdoor living retreat features a pool, landscape lighting, playground, outdoor seating, and more.
Purdue
Purdue
Helton ResidentialHelton Residential
Large downstairs laundry room has an alcove for an additional refrigerator plus a storage closet.
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Norton Luxury HomesNorton Luxury Homes
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey walls, a stacked washer and dryer, ceramic flooring, beige floors, white worktops and a built-in sink.
Large laundry Room
Large laundry Room
HomeTech Renovations, Inc.HomeTech Renovations, Inc.
Randy Bye
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, purple walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Tony & Cara's Laundry Room
Tony & Cara's Laundry Room
Sterling Construction, Inc.Sterling Construction, Inc.
Lanshai Stone tile form The Tile Shop laid in a herringbone pattern, Zodiak London Sky Quartz countertops, Reclaimed Barnwood backsplash from a Lincolnton, NC barn from ReclaimedNC, LED undercabinet lights, and custom dog feeding area.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a classic u-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
U-district Basement Renovation
U-district Basement Renovation
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a side by side washer and dryer.
Family Basement Renovation
Family Basement Renovation
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
Photo of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Ottawa with grey walls, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Greenwood Village Entire Home Remodel
Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.
Includes a laundry shoot from the upstairs through the cabinet above the laundry basket
Photo of a large contemporary galley utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016
Vancouver Whole Home Renovation Spring 2016
Kemp ConstructionKemp Construction
Large, bright laundry area with side window and lots of cabinet space Design - Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Paul Grdina Photography
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and brown floors.
Timber Creek Home
Timber Creek Home
Sammy's Custom CabinetsSammy's Custom Cabinets
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
AMI DesignAMI Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey walls.
Dirty Paws Laundry Room
Dirty Paws Laundry Room
collaborative interiorscollaborative interiors
Lead Designer: Vawn Greany - Collaborative Interiors / Co-Designer: Trisha Gaffney Interiors / Cabinets: Dura Supreme provided by Collaborative Interiors / Contractor: Homeworks by Kelly / Photography: DC Photography
Lochwood Lozier Custom Remodeling in Bellevue
Lochwood Lozier Custom Remodeling in Bellevue
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
Michael Wamsley
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Secluded Red Ledges Mountain Retreat
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey cabinets and a submerged sink.

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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