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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Yellow Floors Ideas and Designs

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South Shore Beach Kitchen
South Shore Beach Kitchen
Nancy Clapp Kerber, ArchitectNancy Clapp Kerber, Architect
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped utility room in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and white worktops.
Laundry - Pennant Hills
Laundry - Pennant Hills
HOMETRIX PTY LTDHOMETRIX PTY LTD
This is an example of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and white worktops.
St. Paul Mudroom
St. Paul Mudroom
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Bob Geifer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue walls, laminate floors, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and beige worktops.
Whole House Project 466 Boulder
Whole House Project 466 Boulder
Red Pepper Design & CabinetryRed Pepper Design & Cabinetry
What used to be a part of the master bath became a second floor laundry. I proposed "Scribble" cement tile by Popham Tile for playful way to do a mundane task.
Caulfield renovation & additions
Caulfield renovation & additions
Style Precinct Interior Design & DecorationStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
Luxury look laundry interior design adjoining the kitchen space will be a joy to perform the daily chores for family needs. the compact space fits a lot in, with underbench machines, overhead ironing clothes rack cabinetry, compact sink, generous overhead cabinetry, tall broom cupboard and built in fold up ironing station. The interior design style is streamlined and modern for an elegant and timeless look.
Couto Model Home - 12433 Bella Vino - Fort Worth, TX
Couto Model Home - 12433 Bella Vino - Fort Worth, TX
Couto HomesCouto Homes
Matrix Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and yellow floors.
Westminster Residence
Westminster Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Laundry room with view of garden with white oak cabinets with recessed integral pulls in lieu of exposed hardware
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, brown cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and grey worktops.
1219 Mohawk
1219 Mohawk
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
This is an example of a modern single-wall separated utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, yellow floors and white worktops.
Out with the Mold
Out with the Mold
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Final a sink to pre treat stains
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, beige walls, ceramic flooring, yellow floors, a submerged sink and white worktops.
St. Paul Mudroom
St. Paul Mudroom
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Bob Geifer Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floors.
Laundry Room
Laundry Room
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall utility room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, a side by side washer and dryer, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, laminate floors, yellow floors and beige worktops.
Caulfield renovation & additions
Caulfield renovation & additions
Style Precinct Interior Design & DecorationStyle Precinct Interior Design & Decoration
Luxury look laundry interior design adjoining the kitchen space will be a joy to perform the daily chores for family needs. the compact space fits a lot in, with underbench machines, overhead ironing clothes rack cabinetry, compact sink, generous overhead cabinetry, tall broom cupboard and built in fold up ironing station. The interior design style is streamlined and modern for an elegant and timeless look.
Whole House Project 466 Boulder
Whole House Project 466 Boulder
Red Pepper Design & CabinetryRed Pepper Design & Cabinetry
What used to be a part of the master bath became a second floor laundry. I proposed "Scribble" cement tile by Popham Tile for playful way to do a mundane task.
St. Paul Mudroom
St. Paul Mudroom
B2 Design BuildB2 Design Build
Bob Geifer Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary single-wall utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood worktops, beige walls, laminate floors, a stacked washer and dryer and yellow floors.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink and Yellow Floors 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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