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

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Farmhouse Laundry Room
Farmhouse Laundry Room
This is an example of a medium sized rural single-wall utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and brown worktops.
Trout Lake 7
Trout Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown walls.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Laundry room with subway tiles, concrete countertop, sink, and washer and dryer side by side. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large rural l-shaped utility room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors, black worktops and a submerged sink.
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Kitchen Remodel - Traditional - 2
Liberty Hill ConstructionLiberty Hill Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Manchester with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Canyon Trail Kitchen
Canyon Trail Kitchen
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studio
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, blue walls and slate flooring.
Spacious Laundry Room with a View
Spacious Laundry Room with a View
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This spacious laundry room is conveniently tucked away behind the kitchen. Location and layout were specifically designed to provide high function and access while "hiding" the laundry room so you almost don't even know it's there. Design solutions focused on capturing the use of natural light in the room and capitalizing on the great view to the garden. Slate tiles run through this area and the mud room adjacent so that the dogs can have a space to shake off just inside the door from the dog run. The white cabinetry is understated full overlay with a recessed panel while the interior doors have a rich big bolection molding creating a quality feel with an understated beach vibe. One of my favorite details here is the window surround and the integration into the cabinetry and tile backsplash. We used 1x4 trim around the window , but accented it with a Cambria backsplash. The crown from the cabinetry finishes off the top of the 1x trim to the inside corner of the wall and provides a termination point for the backsplash tile on both sides of the window. Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.
Eastmoreland Basement
Eastmoreland Basement
C Change DesignC Change Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, blue walls and slate flooring.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Laundry and Hobby Room Drawers sized for wrapping paper, ribbon rolls, gift bags and supplies Custom bulletin board and magnetic chalk boards
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, beige cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Little Reef House
Little Reef House
Richard Cole ArchitectureRichard Cole Architecture
Simon Wood
Large contemporary separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Cleaned up Laundry Room
Lowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VALowes of Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA
Design done by Elizabeth Gilliam (Project Specialist-Interiors at Lowe's of Holland Road) Installation done by Home Solutions Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley utility room in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
New York Renovation
New York Renovation
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
This laundry room is filled with custom cabinetry. The washer and dryer are raised above the floor for easy access and to allow room for laundry baskets below. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah
Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah
Monique Jacqueline DesignMonique Jacqueline Design
Laundry Room
Large traditional single-wall separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Large country galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, white walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Elbow Valley Estate
Elbow Valley Estate
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
In this renovation, the once-framed closed-in double-door closet in the laundry room was converted to a locker storage system with room for roll-out laundry basket drawer and a broom closet. The laundry soap is contained in the large drawer beside the washing machine. Behind the mirror, an oversized custom medicine cabinet houses small everyday items such as shoe polish, small tools, masks...etc. The off-white cabinetry and slate were existing. To blend in the off-white cabinetry, walnut accents were added with black hardware. The wallcovering was custom-designed to feature line drawings of the owner's various dog breeds. A magnetic chalkboard for pinning up art creations and important reminders finishes off the side gable next to the full-size upright freezer unit.
Laundry Room Organic
Laundry Room Organic
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Tahoe Lakefront Property
Tahoe Lakefront Property
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Jon M Photography
Inspiration for a large urban single-wall separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
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.
Canterbury Cres. - Modern Family
Canterbury Cres. - Modern Family
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Beyond Beige Interior Design | www.beyondbeige.com | Ph: 604-876-3800 | Best Builders | Ema Peter Photography | Furniture Purchased From The Living Lab Furniture Co.
white laundry room
white laundry room
Valleau Custom WoodworkingValleau Custom Woodworking
This main floor laundry room has a large laundry chute cabinet to hold the laundry that that has been sent down from upstairs.
Design ideas for a traditional galley separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, slate flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Slate 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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