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

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Stanford, CA - Where Hope Has a Home Charity Project
Stanford, CA - Where Hope Has a Home Charity Project
Alden Miller InteriorsAlden Miller Interiors
We were honored to be a selected designer for the "Where Hope Has a Home" charity project. At Alden Miller we are committed to working in the community bringing great design to all. Joseph Schell
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.
Preston townhouse
Preston townhouse
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
European laundry hiding behind stunning George Fethers Oak bi-fold doors. Caesarstone benchtop, warm strip lighting, light grey matt square tile splashback and grey joinery. Entrance hallway also features George Fethers veneer suspended bench.
Laundry Room Remodel-Best of Houzz 2017
Laundry Room Remodel-Best of Houzz 2017
Interiors With A ViewInteriors With A View
By taking extra space from the garage we were able to add an additional 7 custom cabinets. These were built specifically to help organize a busy family with three boys. The 3 lower cabinets are 32x24" bins built to accommodate sporting gear. Upper cabinets and side pantry cabinet all built with a purpose in mind to make everyday life easier.
Modern Luxury with a View
Modern Luxury with a View
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Laundry room.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean u-shaped separated utility room in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Ten Shades of Gray
Ten Shades of Gray
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Formerly the master closet, this fully renovated space takes the drudgery out of doing laundry. With ample folding space, laundry basket space and storage for linens and toiletries for the adjacent master bathroom, this laundry room draws rather than repels. The laundry sink and drying rack round out the feature rich laundry room. Photo by A Kitchen That Works LLC
Laundry Room Refresh
Laundry Room Refresh
Moxie Interiors, LLCMoxie Interiors, LLC
The countertop has a small opening to lift the insert and reveal the stainless sink underneath. In a compact laundry area, having this feature, allows the homeowner a place a laundry basket next to the washing machine or fold laundry.
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
as seen on Love it or List It: Vancouver
STOR-X Organizing Systems - EdmontonSTOR-X Organizing Systems - Edmonton
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a feature wall.
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.
Hermann Bathroom Remodel
Hermann Bathroom Remodel
Apollo BuildersApollo Builders
Photo of a medium sized modern u-shaped utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Laundry room on 2nd floor
Laundry room on 2nd floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Laundry Room Cabinets
Laundry Room Cabinets
Innovate Home OrgInnovate Home Org
©ORG Home
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Columbus with white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, composite countertops, medium hardwood flooring and raised-panel cabinets.
プロペラハウス
プロペラハウス
YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.YOSHINORI SAKANO ARCHITECTS Co,.Ltd.
Photo by: Takumi Ota
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Tokyo with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a concealed washer and dryer.
Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles
Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles
ImprovaImprova
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, white worktops, an integrated washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Mequon Custom Home
Mequon Custom Home
Detail WoodworksDetail Woodworks
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Elegant Laundry Room
Elegant Laundry Room
Fordham Marble Company Inc.Fordham Marble Company Inc.
Floor: 8x16 Antique Pewter Travertine
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, travertine flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Double Size Laundry Room
Double Size Laundry Room
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
A totally new double-size laundry room with neutral finishes.
This is an example of a large traditional galley separated utility room in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Sutton Home
Sutton Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, composite countertops, beige walls, brown floors and white worktops.
Little Holmby Laundry
Little Holmby Laundry
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Nicole Leone
Medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Laundry Room Cabinets
Laundry Room Cabinets
Bowman's Woodworking Inc.Bowman's Woodworking Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.

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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