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

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Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
This laundry was designed several months after the kitchen renovation - a cohesive look was needed to flow to make it look like it was done at the same time. Similar materials were chosen but with individual flare and interest. This space is multi functional not only providing a space as a laundry but as a separate pantry room for the kitchen - it also includes an integrated pull out drawer fridge.
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel
Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors, a submerged sink, tile countertops, slate flooring, green worktops and beige cabinets.
Summit Avenue Condo
Summit Avenue Condo
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a classic single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, terracotta flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Our client's wanted to create a home that was a blending of a classic farmhouse style with a modern twist, both on the interior layout and styling as well as the exterior. With two young children, they sought to create a plan layout which would provide open spaces and functionality for their family but also had the flexibility to evolve and modify the use of certain spaces as their children and lifestyle grew and changed.
La laiterie
La laiterie
Julien CLAPOTJulien CLAPOT
photographie JULIEN CLAPOT
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Paris with grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, tile countertops, a submerged sink and painted wood flooring.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
Crafted Comfort
Crafted Comfort
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Medium sized classic l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, grey walls, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Country Living
Country Living
Black Rock Construction Inc.Black Rock Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, slate flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
N Portland
N Portland
Joanna Beale Interior DesignJoanna Beale Interior Design
This is an example of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls and tile countertops.
Broken Top -Green Lakes Loop
Broken Top -Green Lakes Loop
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Ross Chandler
Design ideas for a large rustic galley separated utility room in Other with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, beige walls, a side by side washer and dryer, beaded cabinets, tile countertops and ceramic flooring.
Lake Oswego, OR - In-fill Tear Down/Rebuild
Lake Oswego, OR - In-fill Tear Down/Rebuild
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
Laundry room is upstairs.
Medium sized classic l-shaped utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
California Mexi-casa
California Mexi-casa
InterMix InteriorsInterMix Interiors
Large galley utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white walls, terracotta flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
The Hyde - Laundry
The Hyde - Laundry
Papallo KitchensPapallo Kitchens
Custom laundry with black wenge ravine and bronze applied metal finish to doors and panels. Custom handmade brass trim to kickfaces and shadowlines. Miele appliances. Photo Credit: Edge Design Consultants.
Nundah Renovation
Nundah Renovation
GreenCoast Building DesignGreenCoast Building Design
This is an example of a contemporary separated utility room in Brisbane with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, tile countertops, ceramic splashback and white walls.
Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Nellie Gail Residence, CA
Debra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior DesignDebra L. Bryant, ASID, CID Interior Design
AG Photography, Laundry Room
Mediterranean utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile countertops, terracotta flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, orange worktops and orange walls.
JAKE II | Laundry Room
JAKE II | Laundry Room
Ke Design Collective Inc.Ke Design Collective Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern galley utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, white walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Close Up of Axor Faucet, Stainless Steel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Leigh Holiday Home Renovation
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Laundry room
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley utility room in Auckland with a submerged sink, all styles of cabinet, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, grey worktops, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Summit Avenue Condo
Summit Avenue Condo
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photography: Susan Gilmore
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, tile countertops, terracotta flooring, a concealed washer and dryer and beige walls.
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Multifunctional Kitchen and Living Room
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
Laundry Room in Oak Endgrainm, with Zentrum Laundry Sink ZT36
Medium sized contemporary galley utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, tile countertops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black walls, a concealed washer and dryer and black worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Tile 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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