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Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Flat-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Acreage Home
Contemporary Acreage Home
AG Woodcrafting Inc.AG Woodcrafting Inc.
Tall cabinets provide a place for laundry baskets while abet laminate cabinetry gives ample storage for other household goods
Medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and yellow worktops.
Fulton
Fulton
Interiors For Modern LivingInteriors For Modern Living
Photography by: Bob Jansons H&H Productions
This is an example of a contemporary utility room in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, turquoise worktops and white walls.
Gathering Place
Gathering Place
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Lutography
Photo of a small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Marine Parade
Marine Parade
Crib CreativeCrib Creative
Western Select Products
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 1
TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 1
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a double-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, grey worktops and an integrated washer and dryer.
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
Brighton Kitchen and Laundry/Butler's Pantry
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Laundry with blue joinery, mosaic tiles and washing machine dryer stacked.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors, white worktops, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Modern, Industrial Style New Build Home
Modern, Industrial Style New Build Home
Christian Builders Margate LtdChristian Builders Margate Ltd
Utility room which houses another dishwasher, a tumble dryer, a washing machine, double sink and an American Fridge Freezer. Chris Kemp
Large modern single-wall utility room in Kent with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, vinyl flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
Extension to an Edwardian house in Bristol
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Will Goddard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern Scientist Residence
Modern Scientist Residence
Touzet StudioTouzet Studio
Claudia Uribe Photography
Photo of a large modern galley utility room in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder Stretch Construction
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Despite not having a view of the mountains, the windows of this multi-use laundry/prep room serve an important function by allowing one to keep an eye on the exterior dog-run enclosure. Beneath the window (and near to the dog-washing station) sits a dedicated doggie door for easy, four-legged access. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Western Hemlock wall and ceiling paneling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Peppermint Grove
Peppermint Grove
Renovation CapitalRenovation Capital
Finishes to match the kitchen; gloss white lacquer doors, Corian 'Rain Cloud' benches with white glass splashback.
This is an example of a modern galley utility room in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.
Western Case Study
Western Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Photography by Darren Chung.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Modern mood
Modern mood
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Samford Laundry
Samford Laundry
J&E Kitchens and CabinetsJ&E Kitchens and Cabinets
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Western Case Study
Western Case Study
RoundhouseRoundhouse
Photography by Darren Chung.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Keperra
Keperra
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
This is an example of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Centre Beach
Centre Beach
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Hamptons House
Hamptons House
Santamaria DesignSantamaria Design
Photo of a medium sized nautical single-wall utility room in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring and grey worktops.

Utility Room with a Double-bowl Sink and Flat-panel Cabinets 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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