Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Granite Worktops Ideas and Designs

A Bespoke, Handmade Shaker Kitchen & Utility Room By Burlanes

Our clients had been searching for their perfect kitchen for over a year. They had three abortive attempts to engage a kitchen supplier and had become disillusioned by vendors who wanted to mould their needs to fit with their product. "It was a massive relief when we finally found Burlanes. From the moment we started to discuss our requirements with Lindsey we could tell that she completely understood both our needs and how Burlanes could meet them." We needed to ensure that all the clients' specifications were met and worked together with them to achieve their dream, bespoke kitchen.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and wallpapered walls.

Perth Kitchens: Mount Lawley

Retreat Design

Silvertone Photography
Modern utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, black worktops and a concealed washer and dryer.

Modern European Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Omaha with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

2017 Trails at Regal Park Spec Home

McGuire Builders, Inc.

Walter Galaviz, Photography. Radio Lab (Lubbock, Texas), Appliances. Leftwich - Chapmann, Flooring. Michael Germany, Tile Work. Granite, Ortega Kitchen & Bath.

Laundry

FC Quality Cabinets & More

This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Orlando with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Practical Mudroom

Inde Kitchen Remodelers

Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

4 Bedroom / 3.5 Bathroom, Two Story Home

BAM Builders & Remodeling

Design ideas for a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and black worktops.

Westbourne Laundry

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Showcase by Agent
Inspiration for a large country galley utility room in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Country Classic Total Remodel

J. Vann, Residence Designer

An original downstairs study and bath were converted to a half bath off the foyer and access to the laundry room from the hall leading past the master bedroom. Access from both hall and m. bath lead through the laundry to the master closet which was the original study. R

Rustic Laundry Room

Large rustic galley separated utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, granite worktops, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and grey worktops.

Cherry Brook

Phoenix Architects

Interior Design: MDK Design Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Custom Executive Walkout Bungalow

inSight Custom Homes

Inspiration for an expansive classic u-shaped utility room in Edmonton with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Washing Room

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured walls, brown floors and beige worktops.

Willow Wind Custom Family Home

Kustom Home Design

Kimberly Kerl, KH Design
Large classic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.

E Builders - 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes - River Park Farmhouse

E 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.

Waterside - Lakefront Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Pete's Construction, Inc. Photographer: Jeff Garland Why choose when you don't have to? Today's top architectural styles are reflected in this impressive yet inviting design, which features the best of cottage, Tudor and farmhouse styles. The exterior includes board and batten siding, stone accents and distinctive windows. Indoor/outdoor spaces include a three-season porch with a fireplace and a covered patio perfect for entertaining. Inside, highlights include a roomy first floor, with 1,800 square feet of living space, including a mudroom and laundry, a study and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Upstairs, 1400 square feet includes a large master bath and bedroom (with 10-foot ceiling), two other bedrooms and a bunkroom. Downstairs, another 1,300 square feet await, where a walk-out family room connects the interior and exterior and another bedroom welcomes guests.

Laundry Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall laundry cupboard in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Hill Condos

Neos Architects

Laundry area
Small classic single-wall utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Laundry/ Fireplace/ Bar

Merlino Marble and Granite

Design ideas for a classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Granite 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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