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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Highlands Industrial Loft Residence
Studio 10 Interior DesignStudio 10 Interior Design
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and bamboo flooring.
1958 Ranch Kitchen Remodel in Altadena
1958 Ranch Kitchen Remodel in Altadena
MDB Design GroupMDB Design Group
The laundry area was behind bi-fold doors, but did not function very well. By stacking the washer and dryer, space for a new base cabinet with a deep sink was created. A wall cabinet provides storage for the cleaning supplies. The mops and brooms are organized on a wall bracket. A new LED ceiling light was added. New, wider bi-fold doors were installed. The solid exterior door was replaced with a glass door to bring the outside, in.Mary Broerman, CCIDC
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Custom Laundry Center
Custom Laundry Center
Architectural JusticeArchitectural Justice
Space by Architectural Justice www.architecturaljustice.com
Inspiration for a modern galley utility room in Cleveland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Island Tranquility
Island Tranquility
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Spacious laundry that also serves as a pet area. Homeowner has plenty of storage with the beautiful cabinetry by Sollera Cabinets. The Grothouse wood cabinets add a very elegant touch. Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Contemporary Home in Preston Hollow
Contemporary Home in Preston Hollow
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, bamboo flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Chicago Renovation & Addition
Michael Hershenson ArchitectsMichael Hershenson Architects
Large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Trenton Master Bathroom
Trenton Master Bathroom
Pittsburgh Remodeling CompanyPittsburgh Remodeling Company
Rob Schwerdt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Cherry for a Fresh Start
Traditional Cherry for a Fresh Start
Holly Loots - CKBDHolly Loots - CKBD
A counter top over front load laundry appliances provides additional work space to sort and fold items, and gives the laundry room a finished appearance.
Waverton - Home Renovation
Waverton - Home Renovation
Nouvelle Kitchens & BathroomsNouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
The kitchen and dining room are part of a larger renovation and extension that saw the rear of this home transformed from a small, dark, many-roomed space into a large, bright, open-plan family haven. With a goal to re-invent the home to better suit the needs of the owners, the designer needed to consider making alterations to many rooms in the home including two bathrooms, a laundry, outdoor pergola and a section of hallway. This was a large job with many facets to oversee and consider but, in Nouvelle’s favour was the fact that the company oversaw all aspects of the project including design, construction and project management. This meant all members of the team were in the communication loop which helped the project run smoothly. To keep the rear of the home light and bright, the designer choose a warm white finish for the cabinets and benchtop which was highlighted by the bright turquoise tiled splashback. The rear wall was moved outwards and given a bay window shape to create a larger space with expanses of glass to the doors and walls which invite the natural light into the home and make indoor/outdoor entertaining so easy. The laundry is a clever conversion of an existing outhouse and has given the structure a new lease on life. Stripped bare and re-fitted, the outhouse has been re-purposed to keep the historical exterior while provide a modern, functional interior. A new pergola adjacent to the laundry makes the perfect outside entertaining area and can be used almost year-round. Inside the house, two bathrooms were renovated utilising the same funky floor tile with its modern, matte finish. Clever design means both bathrooms, although compact, are practical inclusions which help this family during the busy morning rush. In considering the renovation as a whole, it was determined necessary to reconfigure the hallway adjacent to the downstairs bathroom to create a new traffic flow through to the kitchen from the front door and enable a more practical kitchen design to be created.
Rinehart Parade House
Rinehart Parade House
Maplestone ConstructionMaplestone Construction
Cat McSwain, Maplestone Homes & Real Estate
Medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in Charlotte with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, grey walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Modern "Dwell" Inspired Home
Modern "Dwell" Inspired Home
Killeen Studio ArchitectsKilleen Studio Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized single-wall utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Portola Valley Downstairs Suite
Portola Valley Downstairs Suite
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
After Laundry Room
This is an example of an utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, yellow walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Island Tranquility
Island Tranquility
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Spacious laundry that also serves as a pet area. Homeowner has plenty of storage with the beautiful cabinetry by Sollera Cabinets. The Grothouse wood cabinets add a very elegant touch. Photographer: Augie Salbosa
Island Tranquility
Island Tranquility
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home DesignsArchipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Photography: Augie Salbosa
This is an example of a medium sized classic utility room in Hawaii with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, green walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Baxter ConstructionBaxter Construction
Thomas Robert Clarke
Expansive contemporary l-shaped utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, bamboo flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Bamboo 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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