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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Subiaco House
Subiaco House
Robeson ArchitectsRobeson Architects
Photo by Dion Robeson
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer and black worktops.
Swanbourne Project
Swanbourne Project
PutragraphyPutragraphy
Putra Indrawan
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and brown worktops.
Ayres Road
Ayres Road
Studio GormanStudio Gorman
Ayres Road Contemporary Home Photo Credit: Jason Busch
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Artistic Tile
Artistic Tile
Artistic TileArtistic Tile
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in sink and grey walls.
Laundry Room Storage
Laundry Room Storage
Organized InteriorsOrganized Interiors
Customizable built-in storage keeps things tidy and clean.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey cabinets.
Concealed Laundry
Concealed Laundry
Brisbane Kitchens and BathroomsBrisbane Kitchens and Bathrooms
Hidden away, this laundry looks like a storage cabinet, matching the existing home. Photos by Brisbane Kitchens & Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Modern Farmhouse in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
custom master bedroom white melamine closet with full body porcelain tile floors and decorative cut-in
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Altadore II
Altadore II
Sagebrook Developments Inc.Sagebrook Developments Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Munster Laundry Renovation
Munster Laundry Renovation
On The Ball BathroomsOn The Ball Bathrooms
Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build
ING ConstructionING Construction
Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Hallway with Stacking Laundry units
Photo of a small scandi galley laundry cupboard in Los Angeles with a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white worktops, granite worktops, beige walls, laminate floors and a built-in sink.
9960 Holliston
9960 Holliston
Advantes GroupAdvantes Group
Slop Sink
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and porcelain flooring.
Townsend Ave Kitchen
Townsend Ave Kitchen
Imagine RemodelingImagine Remodeling
http://terryorourke.com/
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mud/Laundry Room
Mud/Laundry Room
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a built-in sink.
Laundries
Laundries
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
Sleek and modern, this laundry features a large walk in linen press, along with a long hanging rail, concealed handles and black tapware
L-shaped utility room in Sunshine Coast with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Wyre Hall Project: Boot Room
Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & KitchensRoccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens
Traditional Boot Room
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, beige walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and multicoloured worktops.
Chatswood - Timeless
Chatswood - Timeless
Novale BathroomsNovale Bathrooms
Design ideas for a small traditional galley separated utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Medium sized retro galley separated utility room in Birmingham with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Taringa Laundry
Taringa Laundry
J&E Kitchens and CabinetsJ&E Kitchens and Cabinets
Laundry in a long narrow room to accommodate a laundry chute, washer and dryer, tub and bench space
Photo of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Flat-panel Cabinets 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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