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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Laundry Rooms
Laundry Rooms
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Interiors
Interiors
Y Rosemary Fivian Architect IncY Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc
Undermount Laundry sink, cabinets & white Porcelanosa wall tile
Small modern single-wall separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Mille Lacs Lake Remodel & Addition
Vercon Inc.Vercon Inc.
Northway Construction
Photo of a large rustic galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gary Randolph Master Builder
Gary Randolph Master Builder
AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Austin (Architectural Granite & Marble)
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley separated utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked 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.
The Owl Project
The Owl Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Design ideas for a small classic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Blue-Hue Laundry Room
Blue-Hue Laundry Room
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This laundry room is built for practicality, ease, and order – without feeling stiff or industrial. Custom-built cabinetry is home to 2 sets of washers & dryers, while maximizing the full wall with storage space. A long counter means lots of room for sorting, folding, spot cleaning, or even just setting a laundry basket down between loads. The sink is tidily tucked away in the corner of the counter, leaving the maximum amount of continuous counter space possible, without ignoring the necessities. The Mount Saint Anne shaker cabinets (with gold hardware) keep the room feeling cool and fresh, while adding the colour needed to keep the space feeling welcoming. A truly serene space, this laundry room may actually prove to be a refuge of peaceful productivity in an otherwise busy house. PC: Fred Huntsberger
White Laundry / Pantry
White Laundry / Pantry
Vision DesignVision Design
Design ideas for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Gary Randolph House
Gary Randolph House
AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley separated utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Tailored Ranch Remodel
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The laundry room in this remodel was taken from cluttered and cramped to clean and spacious. The cloud wallpaper adds a whimsical element to a minimalist space. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Dove White OC-17. Countertops: Quartz in Arctic. Contractor: Dave Klein Construction. Interior design by Studio Z Architecture.
Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul
Laundry Room gets a Multi-Use Overhaul
Lampert Lumber - Rice LakeLampert Lumber - Rice Lake
This previous laundry room got an overhaul makeover with a kitchenette addition for a large family. The extra kitchen space allows this family to have multiple cooking locations for big gatherings, while also still providing a large laundry area and storage.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Marmoleum flooring and a fun orange counter add a pop of color to this well-designed laundry room. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Laundry room with beadboard cabinetry and linoleum floor
Laundry room with beadboard cabinetry and linoleum floor
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Laundry room with beadboard cabinets and blue linoleum flooring. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
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.
Laundry room
Laundry room
Lucy Johnson Interior DesignLucy Johnson Interior Design
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
ASID Showcase House
ASID Showcase House
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Laundry room in rustic textured melamine for 2015 ASID Showcase Home Interior Deisgn by Renae Keller Interior Design, ASID
This is an example of a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, lino flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Jubilee
Jubilee
AFCON ConstructionAFCON Construction
White shaker custom cabinets were installed for storage and winter coats in the new basement laundry room. A stacked subway tile was installed as a backsplash with a stainless mosaic accent strip.
The Owl Project
The Owl Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Photo of a small traditional galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Lino Flooring 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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