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

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Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a large farmhouse l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and panelled walls.
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
Tucked In Cottage On Bunker Hill
S.Flynn Design + BuildS.Flynn Design + Build
Laundry Room with open shelving
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall utility room in Cleveland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black floors.
Crafted Farmhouse
Crafted Farmhouse
Collective Design + BuildCollective Design + Build
Completely remodeled farmhouse to update finishes & floor plan. Space plan, lighting schematics, finishes, furniture selection, and styling were done by K Design Photography: Isaac Bailey Photography
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Design Ideas Featuring Inspired Closets
Inspired Closets by Organized SpacesInspired Closets by Organized Spaces
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, carpet, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Picturesque and Highly Practical Laundry Renovation
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Extraordinary functionality meets timeless elegance and charm This renovation is a true testament to grasping the full potential of a space and turning it into a highly functional yet spacious and completely stylish laundry. Practicality meets luxury and innovative storage solutions blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics and Hamptons charm. The spacious Caesarstone benchtop, dedicated drying rack, high-efficiency appliances and roomy ceramic sink allow difficult chores, like folding clothes, to be handled with ease. Stunning grey splashback tiles and well-placed downlights were carefully selected to accentuate the timeless beauty of white shaker cabinetry with black feature accents and sleek black tapware
Forde Residence
Forde Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this home in the Canberra suburb of Forde, Studio Black Interiors gave the laundry an interior design makeover. Studio Black was responsible for re-designing the laundry and selecting the finishes and fixtures to make the laundry feel more modern and practical for this family home. Photography by Hcreations.
Ultra Abode
Ultra Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Transitional Farmhouse
Transitional Farmhouse
Woodharbor Custom CabinetryWoodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Chelsea door, Slab & Manor Flat drawer fronts, Designer White enamel.
Design ideas for a large country l-shaped utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
BOLD + BEAUTIFUL
BOLD + BEAUTIFUL
Niche Design Co | Chelsey MathiesonNiche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
#CaliModCustom
#CaliModCustom
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Melissa Oholendt
Design ideas for a modern separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and white worktops.
Hope Mountian
Hope Mountian
Syndicate ArchitectsSyndicate Architects
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
DK HomesDK Homes
This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces​. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.
Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes
2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Adrian Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Pacific Parade Duplex
Pacific Parade Duplex
PRG ArchitectsPRG Architects
Inspiration for a coastal single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, beige floors and white worktops.
Custom Home
Custom Home
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
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
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Warriewood Kitchen + Laundry
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Inspiration for a small modern galley utility room in Sydney with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multicoloured worktops.
Aspley House
Aspley House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
Modern scandinavian inspired laundry. Features grey and white encaustic patterned floor tiles, pale blue wall tiles and chrome taps.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Duchess
Duchess
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and White 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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