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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Attadale
Attadale
Brian Burke HomesBrian Burke Homes
Shutter Works Photography
Large classic galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, engineered stone countertops and travertine flooring.
Home in Lakes of Mission Grove
Home in Lakes of Mission Grove
Allure Construction & ConcreteAllure Construction & Concrete
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Houston with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Forest Trail Townhome
Forest Trail Townhome
Timberland HomesTimberland Homes
Photo of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Basket shelves
Basket shelves
Johannings Custom CabinetsJohannings Custom Cabinets
Medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and medium wood cabinets.
Johnston Street
Johnston Street
Pasco DesignPasco Design
This laundry has many traditional features while still feeling fresh and light. Tying in with the other rooms it boasts antique brass finishes and patterned tiles. The cabinetry has been kept quite traditional, with each piece being hand painted to give the feeling that it has been there for years.
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Erickson Farm - in Vancouver, Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Tucked between the Main House and the Guest Addition is the new Laundry Room. The travertine floor tile continues from the original Kitchen into the Laundry Room.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
UserUser
Photography by Andrea Rugg
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Park City Contemporary
Park City Contemporary
Your Choice Custom CabinetsYour Choice Custom Cabinets
Eric Lasig, Bivian Quinonenz,
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Talis Park, Prato Way, Custom Home
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Amber Frederiksen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Austin with a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls and travertine flooring.
Showroom Updates 2018
Showroom Updates 2018
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
A laundry room should be a cheerful space since we spend so much time there! I update my accessories regularly and always have plenty of greenery around.
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.
Laundry Centers
Laundry Centers
Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Broward Custom Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige walls.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized classic separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry and Sewing room
Laundry and Sewing room
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small single-wall utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
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.
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Tucson House: Guest Suite Addition
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCPatricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC
Baskets on the open shelves help to keep things in place and organized. Simple Ikea base cabinets house the sink plumbing and a large tub for recycling.
La Plata Canyon, CO Custom Home
La Plata Canyon, CO Custom Home
Buena Vista Builders, Inc.Buena Vista Builders, Inc.
Medium sized rustic utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Travertine Flooring 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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