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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Stainless Steel Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/4/4/modern-mountain-home-tour Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtwvqrNPjhU Travis J Photography
Bromont
Bromont
Astuces DesignAstuces Design
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Montreal with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room Makeover
Laundry Room Makeover
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.
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Salt Lake Projects
Salt Lake Projects
The Closet ButlerThe Closet Butler
Laundry Room
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Spatia
Spatia
Arclinea NYArclinea NY
Have a tiny New York City apartment? Check our Spatia, Arclinea's kitchen and storage solution that offers a sleek, discreet design. Spatia smartly conceals your kitchen, laundry and storage, elegantly blending in with any timeless design.
Cottage Laundry
Cottage Laundry
Studio WestStudio West
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, stainless steel worktops, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Woodland
Woodland
Blue C DesignsBlue C Designs
Blue C Designs
Photo of a classic separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, a side by side washer and dryer, stainless steel worktops and grey worktops.
Contemporary Shingle Style
Contemporary Shingle Style
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Jane Beiles
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel worktops and a stacked washer and dryer.
2015 Cache Valley Parade Home
2015 Cache Valley Parade Home
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
This is an example of a large classic galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New Residence_Henderson
New Residence_Henderson
Alliance Architecture LtdAlliance Architecture Ltd
Hidden Laundry on Enclosed patio
Photo of a modern single-wall laundry cupboard in Auckland with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Brookside Pass Bathroom & Laundry Room
Brookside Pass Bathroom & Laundry Room
Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & RemodelingCalming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a beach style utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, stainless steel worktops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Westmount Modern
Westmount Modern
Richlyn Custom HomesRichlyn Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
WPBS Services Mt Druitt Renovation - Laundry 2
WPBS Services Mt Druitt Renovation - Laundry 2
Westpoint Building Services Pty LtdWestpoint Building Services Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a built-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets and stainless steel worktops.
New Home Greenfield
New Home Greenfield
Hurd Builders, LLCHurd Builders, LLC
Single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/4/4/modern-mountain-home-tour Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtwvqrNPjhU Travis J Photography
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/4/4/modern-mountain-home-tour Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtwvqrNPjhU Travis J Photography
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Design ideas for a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Warm Wash Mudroom
Warm Wash Mudroom
UserUser
Photo of a small modern galley utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Stainless Steel Worktops 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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