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

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Having fun in the Laundry Room
Having fun in the Laundry Room
Rosa Dest InteriorsRosa Dest Interiors
Jenny Melick
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Charlotte with composite countertops, a side by side washer and dryer, raised-panel cabinets, a built-in sink, white cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Stillwater Cabin
Stillwater Cabin
EEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, BuildersEEC | Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Builders
Inspiration for a rustic single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Abeln
Abeln
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
Mark Wingert
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
European Splendor Custom Home
European Splendor Custom Home
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and a built-in sink.
Diderot
Diderot
Léandre ChéronLéandre Chéron
Léandre Chéron
Mediterranean utility room in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, red walls and multi-coloured floors.
Albany Place
Albany Place
Thomas & Jayne Interior DesignThomas & Jayne Interior Design
Anne Buskirk Photography
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, red walls, grey floors and black worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Jeff JamesJeff James
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, red walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
The Enclave at Glen Lakes, Ronald Reagan Home
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. Project: The Enclave at Glen Lakes Home. Location: Louisville, Kentucky. Site Number: EGL 40.
Photo of a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Louisville with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish
Recessed Square Distressed Pine Cabinetry with a ''Nut Brown'' Finish
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Brookhaven I, Andover recessed square door style in distressed pine with a ''Nut Brown'' finish. Caesar Stone's "Jerusalem Sand" honed granite with an eased edge at perimeter.
Custom Kitchens
Custom Kitchens
Kitchen Concepts TulsaKitchen Concepts Tulsa
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite worktops and red walls.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Foreman Builders IncForeman Builders Inc
Multi functional mud room in a rural farm setting. Shower, toilet area, washer dryer, utility sink with a punch of color with black and white tile set diagonally to create more interest. Built by Foreman Builders, Winchester VA. e.g. Photography by Manon Roderick
Abeln
Abeln
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
Mark Wingert
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, red walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
TThis laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Pretty in Red Laundry Room
Curtis Lumber Ballston SpaCurtis Lumber Ballston Spa
This laundry room designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc is proof that a laundry room can be beautiful and functional. The cabinetry is from the Merillat Classic line. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Red 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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