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Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Ninderry House
Ninderry House
Superior Built QLDSuperior Built QLD
Large laundry with built in cabinets in a gloss white finish, stone bench top, timber plank tile splash back, polished concrete floors, slide out hamper baskets, plenty of shelving and storage space, side by side washer dryer combination
District HomesDistrict Homes
Design ideas for an expansive traditional single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pleasant View Laundry Room Refresh
Pleasant View Laundry Room Refresh
The Expert Touch InteriorsThe Expert Touch Interiors
Design ideas for a small traditional galley utility room in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Utility room remodel
Utility room remodel
HGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made EasyHGI Remodeling - Remodeling Made Easy
Photo of a medium sized rustic separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Transitional laundry room, Austin, Texas
Transitional laundry room, Austin, Texas
BRY designBRY design
This was a big complicated layout of a house with really good bones....We originally were going to update the master bathroom and quickly there after ended up completely gutting the entire house and adding more square footage too. The client took a chance and was greatly rewarded. Their home has such a beautiful flow now.
Taroona Alterations + Additions
Taroona Alterations + Additions
UserUser
Peter Mathew
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley utility room in Hobart with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Blanchard
Blanchard
Schwinn Homes LLCSchwinn Homes LLC
This is an example of a modern utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
CAPE MAY CUSTOM KITCHEN
CAPE MAY CUSTOM KITCHEN
ABBA Systems International LLCABBA Systems International LLC
Attached Laundry Room with Rosa Ceramic Wainscoting
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Annapolis whole house remodel
Annapolis whole house remodel
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Space saving custom laundry built in with granite top and white mop sink. Perfect space to tuck away your laundry appliances and allow for a folding storage area.
Parkdale
Parkdale
Sunset Homes Ltd.Sunset Homes Ltd.
Spaceous laundry room
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Pointe West - Beachside
Pointe West - Beachside
Seaside Construction - Custom Home BuilderSeaside Construction - Custom Home Builder
Laundry room & Coffee bar
Photo of a large nautical galley utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Broderick Builders LLCBroderick Builders LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Laundry
Laundry
Gruebmeyer BuildersGruebmeyer Builders
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
DISPLAY HOME
DISPLAY HOME
A1 HOME DESIGN AND DRAFTA1 HOME DESIGN AND DRAFT
Boydyard Studios,
Medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Desert Oasis
Desert Oasis
HOMES BY TOWNEHOMES BY TOWNE
The Seneca Laundry Room. Desert Oasis. Surprise, Arizona.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Naples Legacy Estates
Naples Legacy Estates
JMiller Building CoJMiller Building Co
View into the Laundry Room. Collier Model is 2838 sf under air,
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Demel Custom Home
Demel Custom Home
Alair Homes VictoriaAlair Homes Victoria
This custom build includes a 1 bedroom lower level suite, 2-car garage, and smart use of space to create an open, modern home.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room with grey walls and a single-bowl sink.
Laundry/Bathroom
Laundry/Bathroom
Liberty WheatonLiberty Wheaton
The updates that were done to the bathroom include; fresh coat of light grey paint, new linens, rug, and curtain. We also changed out hardware and wall sconces. The space seems larger and more inviting.
12 Crest
12 Crest
Cliff House Designs LLCCliff House Designs LLC
Lower level Bathroom and Laundry area
Design ideas for a small eclectic galley utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Santa Cruz MkII
Santa Cruz MkII
HomeZone BuildingHomeZone Building
Laundry with concealed taps for the Washing Machine
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Grey Walls 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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