Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

Large traditional l-shaped utility room in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Victorian (Contemporary Style) Extension

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Spacious family laundry
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.

Westlake Village Estate

Design Theory Inc.

This is an example of a traditional utility room in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, granite splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.

Brecan Homes

Mud room cabinetry with stained metal clad exterior door, granite counter, undermount double sink
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.

Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior

Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC

Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland

Home Designs Northwest

Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Magnolia Open-plan Modern Shaker Kitchen with walk-in-pantry

Handmade Kitchen Co

Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley utility room in Essex with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.

West Valley Residence - Home Design & Furniture

Beckman 's

Inspiration for a rustic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

48 Swanbourne

Blend Residential Designs

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

46 Village Place

Wedgworth Companies

Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Birmingham with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Photo of a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.

Meyer

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague
Inspiration for a medium sized country single-wall utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and blue worktops.

Kitchen/Dining/Snug with Statement Green Aga

Mabel Fox Design

For this project the key feature was the beautiful forest green Aga range oven. The Aga was part of the property when the client moved in, the oven was moved into the new extension where the kitchen was to be situated and the design process went from here. Initially, a low budget kitchen was designed around the Aga, a few years later we were called back in to design the gorgeous existing open plan kitchen/dining/snug room we see today. The deep green aga was complemented by a soft shade of pink on the walls, setting plaster by Farrow & Ball. This tide perfectly together with the existing limed oak floor. To emphasise the forest green of the aga, we added a matching deep green floor lamp and elegant velvet bar stools. From here we used a natural colour pallet so not to detract from the statement forest green pieces. We selected a classic shaker kitchen in Dove Grey by Howdens Kitchens, this continued through to the utility and cloakroom just off of the kitchen, with a handy ceiling mounted drying rack being fitted for ease of use. Finally a pale oak top table with pale grey painted legs was paired with the family’s existing white dining chairs to finish this kitchen/dining/living area.

Palm Jumeirah Apartment

User

Design ideas for a classic utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Arthur Addition

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Photo of a large classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Haywards Heath Kitchen

Robert Tewkesbury Bespoke Furniture

Handmade in-frame kitchen, boot and utility room featuring a two colour scheme, Caesarstone Eternal Statuario main countertops, Sensa premium Glacial Blue island countertop. Bora vented induction hob, Miele oven quad and appliances, Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and caple wine coolers.

Alder

Sky Creek Homes

Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Reforma Lavadero

Gronn Estudio

Inspiration for a medium sized single-wall separated utility room in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and brown worktops.

Mequon New Construction

Gabor Design Build

Leah Kasper Photography
Design ideas for a traditional galley utility room in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Complete Remodel Transforms Entire Home

Red House Remodeling

Some people remodel their kitchen, some remodel their master bath and some people do both and then some. These homeowners were ready to invest heavily in their home with a complete home remodel including kitchen, family room, powder room, laundry room, stairs, master bath and all flooring and mill work on the second floor plus many window replacements. While such an extensive remodel is more budget intense, it also gives the home a fresh, updated look at once. Enjoy this complete home transformation! Photos by Jake Boyd Photo

Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Brown Floors 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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