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

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Varsity - Complete Interior & Exterior Renovation with Second Storey Addition
Varsity - Complete Interior & Exterior Renovation with Second Storey Addition
Premium Renovations Ltd.Premium Renovations Ltd.
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Calgary with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Living Spaces Flooring
Living Spaces Flooring
Cruz Flooring LLCCruz Flooring LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Design & Build Garden Oaks 77018
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
Luxury Laundry Room featuring double washer double dryers. This gold black and white laundry is classic and spells function all the way.
Photo of a large classic u-shaped separated utility room with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
J. Hill Construction, Inc.J. Hill Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary galley separated utility room in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and a submerged sink.
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.
Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles
Traditional bathroom with morrocan tiles
ImprovaImprova
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style single-wall utility room in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Russian River Barn Home
Russian River Barn Home
Kadello & Larsen Architectural DesignsKadello & Larsen Architectural Designs
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, slate flooring and black worktops.
'21 Remodel - Main Level, Plymouth MN
'21 Remodel - Main Level, Plymouth MN
Lecy Bros Homes & RemodelingLecy Bros Homes & Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized u-shaped utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and beige worktops.
Utility / Cloakroom
Utility / Cloakroom
Emma Downie InteriorsEmma Downie Interiors
A challenging brief to combine a space saving downstairs cloakroom with a utility room whilst providing a home for concealed stacked appliances, storage and a large under counter sink. The space needed to be pleasant for guests using the toilet, so a white sink was chosen, brushed brass fittings, a composite white worktop, herringbone wall tiles, patterned floor tiles and ample hidden storage for cleaning products. Finishing touches include the round hanging mirror, framed photographs and oak display shelf.
White Laundry Room
White Laundry Room
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Scullery - Country Residence Kilkenny
Scullery - Country Residence Kilkenny
Hélène Broderick InteriorsHélène Broderick Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring and a submerged sink.
Buffalo- Light Gray Laundry
Buffalo- Light Gray Laundry
New York Kitchen & BathNew York Kitchen & Bath
This cute laundry room in Buffalo, NY features amazing storage! Cabinetry was ordered to build around the washer and dryer to make it feel built into this space. a small sink is accessible in the cabinetry for last minute washes. Gray cabinets are topped with a smooth white countertop. The contemporary look is finished off with some soft white subway tile and cute decor!
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Ridley Interior DesignRidley Interior Design
Preview First Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, composite countertops, green walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Whistler Chalet
Whistler Chalet
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Kristen McGaughey Photography
Inspiration for 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 Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
Large contemporary u-shaped utility room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, medium wood cabinets and a submerged sink.
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Accessibility and Low Maintenance for a Forever Home
Accessibility and Low Maintenance for a Forever Home
McCabe By Design LLCMcCabe By Design LLC
Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.
Livable Modern
Livable Modern
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
39 Carlisle
39 Carlisle
Blend Residential DesignsBlend Residential Designs
This is an example of a small modern single-wall separated utility room in Perth with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Palo Alto Modern Home Laundry Room
Palo Alto Modern Home Laundry Room
Signature Carpet One Floor & HomeSignature Carpet One Floor & Home
Kevin Ng Photography
Photo of a small modern utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and a stacked 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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