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Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Organized Mudroom and Laundry
Innovative Design BuildInnovative Design Build
We redesigned this client’s laundry space so that it now functions as a Mudroom and Laundry. There is a place for everything including drying racks and charging station for this busy family. Now there are smiles when they walk in to this charming bright room because it has ample storage and space to work!
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
The English Contractor & Remodeling ServicesThe English Contractor & Remodeling Services
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, grey floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey worktops.
Mudroom with a Purpose
Mudroom with a Purpose
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
This mudroom is finished in grey melamine with shaker raised panel door fronts and butcher block counter tops. Bead board backing was used on the wall where coats hang to protect the wall and providing a more built-in look. Bench seating is flanked with large storage drawers and both open and closed upper cabinetry. Above the washer and dryer there is ample space for sorting and folding clothes along with a hanging rod above the sink for drying out hanging items. Designed by Jamie Wilson for Closet Organizing Systems
Buckinghamshire, Laundry Room
Buckinghamshire, Laundry Room
Touch Design GroupTouch Design Group
Photo of a modern galley utility room in London with a single-bowl sink, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and composite countertops.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
This laundry room was tight and non-functional. The door opened in and was quickly replaced with a pocket door. Space was taken from the attic behind this space to create the niche for the laundry sorter and a countertop for folding. The tree wallpaper is Thibaut T35110 Russell Square in Green. The countertop is Silestone by Cosentino - Yukon Leather. The overhead light is from Shades of Light. The green geometric indoor/outdoor rug is from Loloi Rugs. The laundry sorter is from The Container Store.
CTD-Woods
CTD-Woods
RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)RS Kitchen & Bath (Raymond Smith's Cabinets)
Small farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and brown worktops.
Sherwood Project
Sherwood Project
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cottage Place
Cottage Place
UserUser
Lauren Bamford
Design ideas for a large bohemian galley utility room in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation
Edmonton Rhatigan Ridge - Interior & Exterior Renovation
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
These clients were referred to us by some very nice past clients, and contacted us to share their vision of how they wanted to transform their home. With their input, we expanded their front entry and added a large covered front veranda. The exterior of the entire home was re-clad in bold blue premium siding with white trim, stone accents, and new windows and doors. The kitchen was expanded with beautiful custom cabinetry in white and seafoam green, including incorporating an old dining room buffet belonging to the family, creating a very unique feature. The rest of the main floor was also renovated, including new floors, new a railing to the second level, and a completely re-designed laundry area. We think the end result looks fantastic!
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
Kitchen Remodel and Home Remodel – Los Gatos CA
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc. -------------------- Interior design by: Liz Williams
Small contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, a stacked washer and dryer and ceramic flooring.
Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120
Thornleigh Kitchen & Laundry Renovation Sydney 2120
The Renovation BrokerThe Renovation Broker
Small classic u-shaped utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
The Ultimate Utility and Boot Room
burlanes interiorsburlanes interiors
Whether it’s used as a laundry, cloakroom, stashing sports gear or for extra storage space a utility and boot room will help keep your kitchen clutter-free and ensure everything in your busy household is streamlined and organised! Our head designer worked very closely with the clients on this project to create a utility and boot room that worked for all the family needs and made sure there was a place for everything. Masses of smart storage!
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Rutt Regency classic laundry room! Photo by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a large traditional separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Clean & colourful
Clean & colourful
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
Martin Gardner
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped utility room in Hampshire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring and white worktops.
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Yarrawarrah Private Residence
Michelle Viret DesignMichelle Viret Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Argent
Argent
Inavogue Kitchens & CabinetsInavogue Kitchens & Cabinets
Inspiration for an urban l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and orange worktops.
Saint George Reserve
Saint George Reserve
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Teressa Sorensen
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Chalet en Madrid
Chalet en Madrid
Pietan DesignPietan Design
lafotobelle.com
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and shaker cabinets.
E Builders - 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes - River Park Farmhouse
E Builders - 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes - River Park Farmhouse
E Builders HomesE Builders Homes
Zachary Molino
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Laundry room with sink and window, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
This is a unique, high performance home designed for an existing lot in an exclusive neighborhood, featuring 4,800 square feet with a guest suite or home office on the main floor; basement with media room, bedroom, bathroom and storage room; upper level master suite and two other bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room features tall ceilings, boxed beams, chef's kitchen and lots of windows. The patio includes a built-in bbq.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Ceramic Flooring 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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