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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Composite Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
Talon Construction residential whole house remodeling project in Frederick, MD 21702 with a new kitchen and fully functional laundry room
Medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and black worktops.
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
New build house. Laundry room designed, supplied and installed. Cashmere matt laminate furniture for an easy and durable finish. Lots of storage to hide ironing board, clothes horses and hanging space for freshly ironed shirts. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Country Kitchen, Bath & Laundry
Country Kitchen, Bath & Laundry
Julia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Design LLCJulia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Design LLC
Medium sized classic single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors, shaker cabinets, composite countertops and beige walls.
8 Parkway
8 Parkway
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Elliot Ranch Kitchen and Utility Renovation
Elliot Ranch Kitchen and Utility Renovation
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Photography by Bert Bell with Kitchens By Bell
Design ideas for a modern single-wall utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Hidden Hills, CA. Major Remodel
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Contractor: Schaub Construction Interior Designer: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photographer: Lepere Studio
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, slate splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and black worktops.
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
bulthaup b3 - Coastal White
UserUser
Laundry room. Designed by Valerie Lecompte. Photography by Nicholas Yarsley
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley utility room in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, a stacked washer and dryer, white walls, porcelain flooring and a submerged sink.
Dedicated Children's Suite
Dedicated Children's Suite
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Dedicated laundry room with customized cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Grey-brown subway tile floor coordinates with light colored cabinetry .
A Well Appointed Laundry Room
A Well Appointed Laundry Room
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey splashback, grey floors, grey worktops and feature lighting.
2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home
2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home
East Tennessee BuilderEast Tennessee Builder
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey walls.
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Laundry/Utility Room
Laundry/Utility Room
Davic ConstructionDavic Construction
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay
Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay
MK Designs LLCMK Designs LLC
Beaded panel and subway tile installed in laundry area Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Photo of a medium sized classic single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Utility room
Utility room
Gemma Dudgeon InteriorsGemma Dudgeon Interiors
Shaker kitchen style and soft pink walls in the utility room
Classic utility room in Buckinghamshire with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, pink floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Vintage Glamour
Vintage Glamour
LeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.LeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.
Medium sized country galley utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Whistler Chalet
Whistler Chalet
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Kristen McGaughey Photography
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
Contemporary Farmhouse Laundry/Mud Room
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
This compact dual purpose laundry mudroom is the point of entry for a busy family of four. One side provides laundry facilities including a deep laundry sink, dry rack, a folding surface and storage. The other side of the room has the home's electrical panel and a boot bench complete with shoe cubbies, hooks and a bench. The flooring is rubber.
Creemore Laundry Room
Creemore Laundry Room
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Photography by Valerie Wilcox
Small country single-wall utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Fremont Residence
Fremont Residence
J Korsbon DesignsJ Korsbon Designs
BRANDON STENGEL
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, pink walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Composite Countertops 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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