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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Louvered Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Western Victorian
Western Victorian
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Victorian galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
N College
N College
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Tad Davis
Inspiration for a small farmhouse separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Jewel Bay
Jewel Bay
Bigfork Builders, Inc.Bigfork Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in Other with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Waterfront Retreat
Waterfront Retreat
Signature Design & Cabinetry LLCSignature Design & Cabinetry LLC
Stephen Armstrong, Cascade Pro Media
Photo of a medium sized nautical single-wall separated utility room in Seattle with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Paquin Design Build Laundry room
Paquin Design Build Laundry room
Paquin Design BuildPaquin Design Build
Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer. Built in utility sink and working countertop
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
C-308
C-308
Construction Réjean MorinConstruction Réjean Morin
Samuel Morin Technologue
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and medium wood cabinets.
Vieno - Showhome
Vieno - Showhome
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Upper level laundry room attached to the masters walk in closet with hallway access. Sink and room to hang clothes. Quartz counters.
Inspiration for a large contemporary separated utility room in Edmonton with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
2659 N Ridge Circle
2659 N Ridge Circle
Nelson DevelopmentNelson Development
Upstairs Laundry with Stackable Units conveniently shares a bathroom space
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall utility room in Phoenix with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
Speas Interior DesignSpeas Interior Design
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, a side by side washer and dryer, louvered cabinets and blue cabinets.
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
Fox Point Kitchen, Laundry, and Powder Room Remodel
A.S. Langer Construction, LLCA.S. Langer Construction, LLC
Large contemporary l-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Dell Avenue
Dell Avenue
The Lexington Group, LLCThe Lexington Group, LLC
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Contemporary New Home, Lawrence Park
Contemporary New Home, Lawrence Park
Whitehall HomesWhitehall Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, marble flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchens and New construction , Scottsdale, AZ
Bayside Home Improvement LLCBayside Home Improvement LLC
This laundry room showcases a chic and sophisticated design with a functional layout. The deep navy cabinetry, adorned with sleek hardware, adds a bold and elegant contrast to the white backsplash and countertops. The louvered cabinet doors are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, allowing for ventilation. A large, single basin sink with a modern faucet stands ready for laundry prep or hand-washing delicate items. The washer and dryer are front-loading, emphasizing the room's modern feel. A dark, open shelving unit to the right offers easily accessible storage for baskets, towels, and jars, while contributing to the room's contemporary look. The herringbone patterned wooden floor brings warmth and a classic touch to the overall design, enhancing the room's refined aesthetic.
Hampstead Garden Suburbs Kitchen
Hampstead Garden Suburbs Kitchen
The Wood WorksThe Wood Works
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped laundry cupboard in London with a submerged sink, white walls, white worktops, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Traditional Home Renovation with Tuscan and Modern Touches
Traditional Home Renovation with Tuscan and Modern Touches
Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets and travertine flooring.
Laundry room with built in storage space
Laundry room with built in storage space
Paquin Design BuildPaquin Design Build
Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer. Built-in utility sink and built in cubby's and storage.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a stacked washer and dryer and beige worktops.
Western Victorian
Western Victorian
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Victorian galley utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, marble flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and wallpapered walls.
Western Victorian
Western Victorian
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
Design ideas for a victorian galley utility room in San Francisco with brown cabinets, white walls, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors, wallpapered walls, a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, quartz worktops, a stacked washer and dryer and white worktops.
Barham Parade Home
Barham Parade Home
LuxeMark CompanyLuxeMark Company
Photography by Aaron Price
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Raleigh with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Traditional Home Renovation with Tuscan and Modern Touches
Traditional Home Renovation with Tuscan and Modern Touches
Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.
Medium sized classic galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets and travertine flooring.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Louvered Cabinets 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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