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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and a Belfast Sink Ideas and Designs

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Mount Martha Hillside
Mount Martha Hillside
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Spacious Laundry room with abundant storage, drop-down hanging bars, and built-in washer & dryer. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Large contemporary separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and porcelain flooring.
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Dramatic Mudroom and Laundry Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to design several areas of their home, including their mudroom and laundry. They were a growing family and needed a "landing" area as they entered their home, either from the garage but also asking for a new entrance from outside. We stole about 24 feet from their oversized garage to create a large mudroom/laundry area. Custom blue cabinets with a large "X" design on the doors of the lockers, a large farmhouse sink and a beautiful cement tile feature wall with floating shelves make this mudroom stylish and luxe. The laundry room now has a pocket door separating it from the mudroom, and houses the washer and dryer with a wood butcher block folding shelf. White tile backsplash and custom white and blue painted cabinetry takes this laundry to the next level. Both areas are stunning and have improved not only the aesthetic of the space, but also the function of what used to be an inefficient use of space.
Coastal Village Residence
Coastal Village Residence
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
This is an example of a galley separated utility room in Portland Maine with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Seattle Farmhouse Laundry Room
Seattle Farmhouse Laundry Room
Heiser DesignsHeiser Designs
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse separated utility room in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
2020 Parade of Homes "The Tree House
Interior Design CenterInterior Design Center
Craft Room
Modern u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Laundry Room
Modern Laundry Room
Large modern galley separated utility room in Dallas with a belfast sink, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige worktops.
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Storage Drawers, Sink and Island in Multi-Purpose Laundry Room
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
Extensive storage and counter space help make laundry chores easier in this multi-purpose laundry room. Front-loading, side-by-side washer and dryer are state-of-the-art. For a personal touch, I framed my client's treasured collection of Norman Rockwell plates and displayed them around the window. The red-edged tile picks up the red accents throughout the room. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography
Hyde Park Custom
Hyde Park Custom
Allan Edwards Builder Inc.Allan Edwards Builder Inc.
Photo of a traditional galley utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Nancy Creek, Atlanta
Molly Trost Interior DesignMolly Trost Interior Design
Hard working laundry room, perfect for a young family. A generous cubby area has plenty of room to keep shoes and backpacks organized and out of the way. Everything has a place in this warm and inviting laundry room. White Shaker style cabinets to the ceiling hide home staples, and a beautiful Cararra marble is a perfect pair with the pattern tile. The laundry area boasts pull out drying rack drawers, a hanging bar, and a separate laundry sink utilizing under stair space.
Mud Room Organized
Mud Room Organized
J. Peterson Design, LLCJ. Peterson Design, LLC
This long narrow laundry room was transformed into amazing storage for a family with 3 baseball playing boys. Lots of storage for sports equipment and shoes and a beautiful dedicated laundry area.
Artfully Modern Lake Home
Artfully Modern Lake Home
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES, LAKE GENEVA, WI Custom Home built on beautiful Geneva Lake features New England Shingle Style architecture on the exterior with a thoroughly modern twist to the interior. Artistic and handcrafted elements are showcased throughout the detailed finishes and furnishings.
Gallatin Foothills Residence
Gallatin Foothills Residence
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
Custom cabinets define the functional Laundry Room. Pull out racks above the washer and dryer provide flat drying racks for delicates.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental
Wayzata Luxury Duplex Upper Lake Rental
Pillar HomesPillar Homes
Built by Pillar Homes - Photography by Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
Inspiration for a country utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Parkmeadow
Parkmeadow
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
The walk-through laundry entrance from the garage to the kitchen is both stylish and functional. We created several drop zones for life's accessories and a beautiful space for our clients to complete their laundry.
'19 Remodel - main level and 2nd floor addition
'19 Remodel - main level and 2nd floor addition
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
SM Ranch House
SM Ranch House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped utility room in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
French Country-Lake View Oaks, Folsom, Lot 18, Village 40 C
French Country-Lake View Oaks, Folsom, Lot 18, Village 40 C
Milestone StudioMilestone Studio
Lee Construction (916)941-8646 Glenn Rose Photography (916)370-4420
Photo of a country l-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a belfast sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and brown worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and a Belfast Sink 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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