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

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Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Large classic single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Calle de la Luna
Calle de la Luna
Coastline BuildersCoastline Builders
Vanessa M Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Orange County with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and a submerged sink.
Dramatic Family Home
Dramatic Family Home
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Characterized by blue countertops and abundant storage, the laundry space effortlessly blends practicality and style. The mudroom is meticulously designed for streamlined organization. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design
Rural Omaha
Rural Omaha
Artistic Cabinetry LLCArtistic Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a large rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Omaha with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Meadowlark Lane
Meadowlark Lane
Projects General Construction, IncProjects General Construction, Inc
This laundry room also doubles as a kitchenette in this guest cottage. The stacked washer dryer allows for more counter top space, and the upper cabinets provide your guests with more storage.
SHORELINE | Full Remodel
SHORELINE | Full Remodel
Designology Studio LLCDesignology Studio LLC
Santa Barbara Laundry Room - Coastal vibes with clean, contemporary esthetic
Photo of a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Contemporary Ranch with a Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The clean white-on-white finishes of the home's kitchen are carried into the laundry room.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
15 - Craftsman Transitional Allston Utility Room
15 - Craftsman Transitional Allston Utility Room
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
After - Laundry Room
After - Laundry Room
KD Project Design, LLCKD Project Design, LLC
A new layout maximizes existing square footage to provide modern floor plan requirements like a functional laundry and mudroom space. Interiors by Mara Raphael; Photos by Tessa Neustadt
SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation
SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation
Phase One DesignPhase One Design
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
Encinitas Hidden Foyer Laundry
La Costa Cabinets & DesignLa Costa Cabinets & Design
An open 2 story foyer also serves as a laundry space for a family of 5. Previously the machines were hidden behind bifold doors along with a utility sink. The new space is completely open to the foyer and the stackable machines are hidden behind flipper pocket doors so they can be tucked away when not in use. An extra deep countertop allow for plenty of space while folding and sorting laundry. A small deep sink offers opportunities for soaking the wash, as well as a makeshift wet bar during social events. Modern slab doors of solid Sapele with a natural stain showcases the inherent honey ribbons with matching vertical panels. Lift up doors and pull out towel racks provide plenty of useful storage in this newly invigorated space.
Modern Country Farmhouse
Modern Country Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana with ANM photography
Design ideas for a large rural galley utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and brown floors.
Modern in NW OKC
Modern in NW OKC
MIDMODERNdesignMIDMODERNdesign
FLOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall utility room in Oklahoma City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Fornham, Suffolk
Fornham, Suffolk
K2B Bespoke KitchensK2B Bespoke Kitchens
Photo of a large contemporary utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Trail blvd
Trail blvd
GGR Custom CabinetsGGR Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a classic utility room in Miami with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
genkinaie
genkinaie
株式会社コタニ住研株式会社コタニ住研
Design ideas for a world-inspired utility room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a submerged sink.
Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC
Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic separated utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, wood splashback, brick flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops and wood walls.
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
Integrated laundry with bi-fold doors
ImprovaImprova
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Style | Kitchen Living Laundry
Transitional Style | Kitchen Living Laundry
SOD Home GroupSOD Home Group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photo of a medium sized nautical u-shaped separated utility room in Tampa with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.

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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