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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Black Walls Ideas and Designs

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Georgetown Shores
Georgetown Shores
DwellingsDwellings
with Celebrity Builders photos by Katie Bruinsma
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
2007 Parade of Homes Village
2007 Parade of Homes Village
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete worktops, ceramic flooring and black walls.
White Gum House
White Gum House
Lydia Maskiell InteriorsLydia Maskiell Interiors
Anjie Blair Photography
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Hobart with a built-in sink, black cabinets, laminate countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and black worktops.
Keperra House
Keperra House
Atelier Chen HungAtelier Chen Hung
Internal spaces on the contrary display a sense of warmth and softness, with the use of materials such as locally sourced Cypress Pine and Hoop Pine plywood panels throughout. Photography by Alicia Taylor
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 2
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 2
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Adelaide with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black walls, black floors, black worktops and wallpapered walls.
Toorak Penthouse
Toorak Penthouse
Condell Design and AssociatesCondell Design and Associates
May Photography
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
The Cassidy at Senators
The Cassidy at Senators
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Inspiration for a nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Yvonne Menegol
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and black walls.
The Shady Beach House
The Shady Beach House
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Interiors | Bria Hammel Interiors Builder | Copper Creek MN Architect | David Charlez Designs Photographer | Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, black walls, vinyl flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove
Aubrey Reisinger Interior DesignAubrey Reisinger Interior Design
Mudroom Detail | Aubrey Reisigner
Photo of a classic galley utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, black walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
インダストリアル ランドリールーム
インダストリアル ランドリールーム
Inspiration for an industrial single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, wood worktops, black walls, open cabinets, grey floors and beige worktops.
Erskine
Erskine
Madison BuildersMadison Builders
DMAX
Modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Toorak Penthouse
Toorak Penthouse
Condell Design and AssociatesCondell Design and Associates
May Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Yvonne Menegol
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Black Walls 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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