Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Medium Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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.

Banjup - New Home Building

Studio Seventy Four

Photography by Studio Galea
Large traditional galley separated utility room in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.

Mount Pleasant Residence

Loop Interior Design Inc.

This is an example of a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Calgary with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.

Crystal Cabinets- Traditional Rustic Laundry

Western Products

Design by: Bill Tweten, CKD, CBD Photo by: Robb Siverson www.robbsiverson.com This laundry room maximizes its storage with the use of Crystal cabinets. A rustic hickory wood is used for the cabinets and are stained in a rich chestnut to add warmth. Wilsonart Golden Lightning countertops featuring a gem lock edge along with Berenson's weathered verona bronze pulls are a couple of unexpected details that set this laundry room apart from most and add character to the space.

The Squire Project

TK Building & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional galley utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Fox Ridge Kitchen Remodel- Designer Dana L.

Bella Domicile

Design ideas for a small classic single-wall utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.

Cherry Kitchen with Pop of Blue

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

The custom cherry cabinetry is carried over into the laundry room.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.

Country Lake Portfolio

Robert Brayton Photography

Robert Brayton, CPP
Inspiration for a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Traditional Laundry Room

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall utility room in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and brown walls.

Smart Laundry

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Sherwin William's Refuge paint color sums up this laundry space. Organized layout offers it all: lots of counter space, under mount sink, & hanging storage. Photos by Mandi

Laundry

GDP Interior Design

The brief was for multipurpose space that is the Laundry come craft room. The double barn door in Dulux Deep Aqua opens into the room, with polished concrete floors, white cabinetry and sliding exterior door. Fold out table integrated into the joinery can be used to fold clothes or double as a craft desk, then tuck away neatly. Dulux White duck half to walls in Laundry and hallway

Laundry Room

Overstreet Builders, Inc.

The floors are ceramic tile. The cabinets are by Brakur. The countertops are laminate. The paint is by Sherwin Williams - Grassland SW 6163.
This is an example of a large classic single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Music Shack Laundry/Bathroom

Enduring Domain Architecture

Photography by Craig Townsend
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and brick walls.

Universal Design Dream Home

Signature Design Interiors

Two sets of washers and dryers accommodates high volume usage. Jonathan Miller
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.

Bathroom Renovation- East Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Capalaba

Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and grey walls.

Laundry Room with Glass Door

W.E. Davies + Sons Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a large modern u-shaped utility room in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.

Laundry Room

Stanton Homes

Two entrances grant access to this multi-use laundry room, one from the hallway and one from the guest suite closet.
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Washing Room

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a small classic 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.

Laundry

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.

Utility Room with a Single-bowl Sink and Medium Wood 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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