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

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Custom Home Remodel
Custom Home Remodel
Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Roehampton Remodel
The Roehampton Remodel
AMANDA SHIELDS INTERIORSAMANDA SHIELDS INTERIORS
Inspiration for a modern utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Church Renovation: Bohemian Industrial Metamorphasis
Church Renovation: Bohemian Industrial Metamorphasis
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Marcell Puzsar, Brightroom Photography
Inspiration for a large urban single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Rie
Rie
Home & HarmonyHome & Harmony
Design ideas for a farmhouse utility room in Other with a built-in sink, wood worktops and a dado rail.
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
Dream Laundry Room with Blue Cabinets
EURO Design BuildEURO Design Build
Large farmhouse u-shaped separated utility room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, a built-in sink, yellow walls and beige worktops.
Mid Century Modern Update
Mid Century Modern Update
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Design ideas for a modern galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, concrete flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Modern Farmhouse - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Indianapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.
GLENHOPE RESIDENCE
GLENHOPE RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
TWO TONE. - Dulux 'Black' - Dulux 'Lexicon' 1/4 strength - 80mm thick 'Michaelangelo' Quantum Quartz bench tops - 'Michaelangelo' Quantum Quartz splash back - Blanco sink & tap - Shaker profile polyurethane doors - Custom library/bookshelf to match kitchen - Custom ladder - Blum hardware - Black handles - Integrated Fridge/Freezer Leiebherr - Laundry Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel
Laundry Renovation
Laundry Renovation
Andrew OffenbacherAndrew Offenbacher
1960s laundry room renovation. Nurazzo tile floors. Reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash. Maple butcher-block counter. IKEA cabinets w/backlit glass. Focal Point linear Seem semi-recessed LED light. Salsbury lockers. 4-panel glass pocket door. Red washer/dryer combo for pop of color.
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
San Jose (mud / Laundry room)
Pixel Design and BuildPixel Design and Build
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, brown worktops, exposed beams and panelled walls.
E Dudley Avenue
E Dudley Avenue
SEI Construction, IncSEI Construction, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Plymouth Scope Creep part 1- laundry/mudroom/powder bath
Plymouth Scope Creep part 1- laundry/mudroom/powder bath
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Referred by our client across the street, this project was one for the books! It started out just as a laundry room, that then included the back garage entry, that migrated to the owner's suite, that then logically had to include the remaining powder that was located between the spaces. For the laundry we removed the second powder bath on the main level, as well as a closet and rearranged the layout so that the once tiny room was double in size with storage and a refrigerator. For the mudroom we removed the classic bifold closet and made it a built-in locker unit.​ We tied the two spaces together with a tiled floor and pocket door. For the powder we just did cosmetic updates, including a bold navy vanity and fun wallpaper.
Vintage Colonial Mudroom/Laundry Room
Vintage Colonial Mudroom/Laundry Room
Limekiln Hill StudioLimekiln Hill Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in New York with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills
Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills
Byrd Design and BuildByrd Design and Build
Design ideas for a modern single-wall separated utility room in Baltimore with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Firewater | Coal Harbour
Firewater | Coal Harbour
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized classic single-wall utility room in Vancouver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops and a dado rail.
Contemporized English Cottage
Contemporized English Cottage
By DesignBy Design
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Sacramento with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Enguita ConstructionEnguita Construction
This is an example of a small rural l-shaped utility room in Tampa with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Modern High Gloss White Kitchen
Modern High Gloss White Kitchen
Enns Cabinetry Inc.Enns Cabinetry Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Craftsman Laundry Room
Craftsman Laundry Room
The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.The Cabinet en-Counter, Inc.
This laundry room/ powder room features Diamond cabinets. The Montgomery door style in Pearl paint works well with all the natural wood in the space. Photo by Salted Soul Graphics

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink and Wood 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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