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Utility Room with a Built-in Sink Ideas and Designs

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Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Charming Cape Cod Renovation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Stenciled, custom painted historical cabinetry in mudroom with powder room beyond. Weigley Photography
Classic galley utility room in New York with a built-in sink, grey floors, grey worktops, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Laundry Room Addition in Loveland
Neal's Design RemodelNeal's Design Remodel
Neal's Design Remodel
Traditional l-shaped utility room in Cincinnati with a built-in sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, orange walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and shaker cabinets.
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.
Laundry
Laundry
Landes WoodWorkingLandes WoodWorking
Medium sized rustic l-shaped utility room in Other with medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, dark hardwood flooring, a built-in sink and brown walls.
Luxury Custom Home Design
Luxury Custom Home Design
Design Everest: Santa RosaDesign Everest: Santa Rosa
Design ideas for a small country single-wall laundry cupboard in San Francisco with white cabinets, wood worktops, yellow walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige worktops, flat-panel cabinets and a built-in sink.
Our Work
Our Work
Cedar River Cabinetry LLCCedar River Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Practical Laundry Space
Practical Laundry Space
S&D Renovations Inc.S&D Renovations Inc.
Elements and style from the main space are continued once again in the spacious laundry room, where an enlarged entryway makes access very easy.
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
YBC Parade of Homes 2014
YBC Parade of Homes 2014
Yellowstone Basin Construction / YBCYellowstone Basin Construction / YBC
Vanleggalo Photography by Rob Vann
Medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Details and Finishes
Details and Finishes
Masterwork HomeMasterwork Home
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Chads Design BuildChads Design Build
Photo of a medium sized eclectic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Old State Farms
Old State Farms
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in Osaka with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, beige worktops, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Laundry/Bath
Laundry/Bath
ClosettecClosettec
Closettec
Design ideas for a small classic utility room in New York with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
Olsen Kundig Portland Hilltop House
MW Design WorkshopMW Design Workshop
Josiah Zukowski
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley utility room in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room Renovation in Delaware, OH
Laundry Room Renovation in Delaware, OH
Third Space Builders, LLC.Third Space Builders, LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional separated utility room in Columbus with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Bent Tree
Bent Tree
PCW design/buildPCW design/build
A. Polderman
Design ideas for a large rural galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige walls.
Lake Port Custom Home
Lake Port Custom Home
Galloway Family HomesGalloway Family Homes
Large traditional u-shaped utility room in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, a built-in sink, granite worktops, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Traditional Remodel with Custom Wood Features
Traditional Remodel with Custom Wood Features
Stronghold Remodeling Inc.Stronghold Remodeling Inc.
Photo of a large classic galley laundry cupboard in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Built-in Sink 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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