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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
SUGAR GLIDER RESIDENCE
Kitchens by EmanuelKitchens by Emanuel
LUXURY IN BLACK - Matte black 'shaker' profile cabinetry - Feature Polytec 'Prime Oak' lamiwood doors - 20mm thick Caesarstone 'Snow' benchtop - White gloss subway tiles with black grout - Brushed nickel hardware - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, kitchens by Emanuel
Meadow
Meadow
J Sullivan ConstructionJ Sullivan Construction
Inspiration for a nautical separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, brown floors and grey worktops.
Laundry
Laundry
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Upscale and inviting Laundry Room that makes doing chores a breeze. AR Custom Builders
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.
Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Stone Symphony: A Complete Home Transformation
Cutting Edge GraniteCutting Edge Granite
Laundry Room in clean crisp whites with a warm brick tile floor. Engineered Quartz Color: Rio.
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
The Grove House
The Grove House
Kathryn Murphy InteriorsKathryn Murphy Interiors
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, tonge and groove splashback, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops and wallpapered walls.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.
Come Along multi sliding door system, you can open & close all 3 at once.
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
A laundry lover's dream...linen closet behind KNCrowder's Come Along System. Doors are paired with our patented Catch'n'Close System to ensure a full and quiet closure of the three doors. A super spacious second floor laundry room can be quickly closed off for a modern clean look.
Sundance Ridge
Sundance Ridge
Frank Yardman ConstructionFrank Yardman Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley utility room in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and red worktops.
Mud room
Mud room
Anne Sacco Interiors, LLCAnne Sacco Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Sacramento with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Ocean Street Narrabeen
Bathrooms By OldhamBathrooms By Oldham
The brief for this home was to create a warm inviting space that suited it's beachside location. Our client loves to cook so an open plan kitchen with a space for her grandchildren to play was at the top of the list. Key features used in this open plan design were warm floorboard tiles in a herringbone pattern, navy horizontal shiplap feature wall, custom joinery in entry, living and children's play area, rattan pendant lighting, marble, navy and white open plan kitchen.
Crestwood
Crestwood
Rejuve GroupRejuve Group
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Stonelake
Stonelake
Hensley Custom Building GroupHensley Custom Building Group
Inspiration for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Cincinnati with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Beacon Hill BuildersBeacon Hill Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped utility room in Burlington with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and black worktops.
Classic and Stylish
Classic and Stylish
Saltwater Kitchen & Bath StudioSaltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio
Mike Kaskel
Medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
A&B Contracting Co.A&B Contracting Co.
Luciana Barbosa / Chastity Cortijo
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Laundry
Laundry
Nathan Gornall DesignNathan Gornall Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Pewaukee - Laundry Room
Pewaukee - Laundry Room
Colleen Horner Design StudioColleen Horner Design Studio
Designed by Jeff Oppermann
Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Whole Home Makeover
Whole Home Makeover
Remodeling by Classic HomesRemodeling by Classic Homes
The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Bungalow Basement Renovation
Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Brown Floors 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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