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

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Mud Room
Mud Room
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
This multi-purpose mud/laundry room makes efficient use of the long, narrow space.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, composite countertops, orange walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Laundry Room/Dog Wash
Laundry Room/Dog Wash
UserUser
Hal Kearney
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Fort Langley home
Fort Langley home
F. M. Construction LtdF. M. Construction Ltd
seevirtual360.com
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Vancouver with white cabinets, laminate countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets and orange walls.
Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'
Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'
Greg RichardsonGreg Richardson
Laundry Room of the 'Kristen Nicole'
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, beige worktops and orange walls.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Photo of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Keeping your Options Open
Keeping your Options Open
Kornerstone KitchensKornerstone Kitchens
Grey Street Studios
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mud Room & Basement
Mud Room & Basement
Karry Home SolutionsKarry Home Solutions
Existing bathroom renovated and expanded into the hallway area to build a combined laundry/mudroom. Electrical and plumbing moved to accommodate new washer and dryer, as well as a doggy shower.
Summit Model Home - The Cambridge I-A
Summit Model Home - The Cambridge I-A
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, IncVictory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc
Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. Detour Marketing, LLC (Photographer)
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Milwaukee with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Marble & Granite
Marble & Granite
Merlino Marble and GraniteMerlino Marble and Granite
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, orange walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
This is an example of a large retro l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Inspiration for a classic single-wall utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
French Hill Road Renovation
French Hill Road Renovation
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall utility room in Ottawa with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink and orange walls.
Laundry Installation
Laundry Installation
Inside Out Kitchen & BathInside Out Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Modified Jonathan I/ Kelsie Floor Plan In Ashwood Creek Community
Modified Jonathan I/ Kelsie Floor Plan In Ashwood Creek Community
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Chicago with a built-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Adams Mill, Stowe, VT
Adams Mill, Stowe, VT
Christian C. Carey, Architect, P.C.Christian C. Carey, Architect, P.C.
Carolyn Bates
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Burlington with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, white cabinets and orange walls.
Madison, WI Lake House
Madison, WI Lake House
Mader DesignsMader Designs
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, orange walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel - Buffalo, MN
Bathroom & Laundry Room Remodel - Buffalo, MN
Building Renewal, IncBuilding Renewal, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.
Bella Casa
Bella Casa
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and orange walls.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Orange 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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