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

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East Cobb Kitchen Renovation
East Cobb Kitchen Renovation
John Rogers RenovationsJohn Rogers Renovations
Inspiration for a classic utility room in Atlanta with a built-in sink, white cabinets and wood worktops.
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Printer Storage Behind Cabinet Doors with Rollouts Above
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The family printer was hidden behind cabinet doors and placed on a rollout so the scanner/copier function could still be utilized. Two rollouts were placed above and keep extra paper and print cartridges nice and organized.
In Keeping With Tradition
In Keeping With Tradition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
This "perfect-sized" laundry room is just off the mudroom and can be closed off from the rest of the house. The large window makes the space feel large and open. A custom designed wall of shelving and specialty cabinets accommodates everything necessary for day-to-day laundry needs. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Hybrid Timber Frame Home on the Chain O' Lakes Miner Lake
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
Sanderson Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Mariposa Project
Mariposa Project
Home Suite Design & RealtyHome Suite Design & Realty
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Projet Dupré
Projet Dupré
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !
Claremont
Claremont
son & son architectsson & son architects
Contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Laundry folding space above the washer/drier with pull out storage in between. Storage for cleaning and other items above the washer/drier.
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
A Stylish and Functional Laundry Room
STUDIO ENVIESTUDIO ENVIE
Emma Tannenbaum Photography
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, brown worktops, a built-in sink and white walls.
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
The perfect amount of space to get the laundry done! We love the color of the cabinets with the reclaimed wood (tractor trailer floor) counter tops...and again, that floor just brings everything together!
Transitional Laundry Room
Transitional Laundry Room
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
NORTH PERTH - Laundry Renovation
Hatch RenovationsHatch Renovations
Medium sized modern galley utility room in Perth with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.
Rie
Rie
Home & HarmonyHome & Harmony
Inspiration for a romantic utility room in Other with a built-in sink, wood worktops and beige worktops.
Transitional Beachside Residence
Transitional Beachside Residence
Insight ArchitectureInsight Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped utility room in Hamilton with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Closet Factory ChicagoCloset Factory Chicago
Multi-Functional and beautiful Laundry/Mudroom. Kids storage is contained on hooks and baskets in the cubbies under the bench. Gloves/Hats and miscellaneous seasonal storage available above the locker spaces.
Home with Heart
Home with Heart
Detail 9 Architects Pty LtdDetail 9 Architects Pty Ltd
Howard is very photogenic and keen to be involved in our photo shoot. The newly added laundry is medium sized, featuring plenty of storage and counter space. Photographer: Matthew Forbes
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Alair Homes ChilliwackAlair Homes Chilliwack
This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography
Chevron Wall tiles
Chevron Wall tiles
Home Carpet OneHome Carpet One
Chevron Wall tile brings class and elegance to any space with this white bodied wall tile. Add a quiet interest to a space without needing to introduce contrasting color. Combine with hexagon and 3D decors to create a seamless look in a matt or gloss finish. Ideal for bathroom and kitchens to create an impact to smaller spaces We stock chevron wall tiles at our showroom Home Carpet One in Chicago.
Modern High Gloss White Kitchen
Modern High Gloss White Kitchen
Enns Cabinetry Inc.Enns Cabinetry Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic 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.
Vintage laundry room
Vintage laundry room
Joie De Vie InteriorsJoie De Vie Interiors
Photo of a medium sized country l-shaped separated utility room in Oklahoma City with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, red floors and beige worktops.

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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