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Utility Room with a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photo by Christopher Stark.
Inspiration for a traditional utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Kew Whole House
Kew Whole House
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
This is an example of a large modern galley separated utility room in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Sax Point
Sax Point
Jenny Martin DesignJenny Martin Design
Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white worktops, white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and open cabinets.
Mattituck Residence
Mattituck Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Whole Home - Oakton VA
Whole Home - Oakton VA
Berriz Design Build GroupBerriz Design Build Group
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Elmbank Residence
Elmbank Residence
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Photo ©Kim Jeffery
Large classic u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Monterey Project
Monterey Project
Bungalow 56Bungalow 56
Samantha Goh Photography
Medium sized coastal u-shaped separated utility room in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Menlo Park
Menlo Park
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Inspiration for a medium sized modern l-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Traditional Laundry & Scullery
Grenfell & PeplowGrenfell & Peplow
We designed this bespoke traditional laundry for a client with a very long wish list! 1) Seperate laundry baskets for whites, darks, colours, bedding, dusters, and delicates/woolens. 2) Seperate baskets for clean washing for each family member. 3) Large washing machine and dryer. 4) Drying area. 5) Lots and LOTS of storage with a place for everything. 6) Everything that isn't pretty kept out of sight.
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Original 1953 mid century custom home was renovated with minimal wall removals in order to maintain the original charm of this home. Several features and finishes were kept or restored from the original finish of the house. The new products and finishes were chosen to emphasize the original custom decor and architecture. Design, Build, and most of all, Enjoy!
The Chíc Sea Shack
The Chíc Sea Shack
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a large farmhouse single-wall separated utility room in Charleston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
East 46th Home Renovation
East 46th Home Renovation
Alair Homes DeltaAlair Homes Delta
This mid-century modern home has been completely updated with a custom kitchen and high end finishes throughout. The overall modern design gives the space a fresh new look with an open concept layout.
Rustic Laundry Room
Rustic Laundry Room
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall utility room in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and grey worktops.
Spinnaker Bay
Spinnaker Bay
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Contemporary Coastal Laundry Room Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Holy Fern Cove Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Holy Fern Cove Residence Laundry Room. Construction by Mulligan Construction. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a large modern galley utility room in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor
Star and Cross Laundry Room Floor
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Photo of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and shaker cabinets.
Memorial Riad
Memorial Riad
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean galley separated utility room in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
Somerset addition and remodel
Somerset addition and remodel
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and beige worktops.
Avoca Beach House
Avoca Beach House
Woodstock IndustriesWoodstock Industries
Clixar Images
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Central Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops and white worktops.

Utility Room with a Submerged Sink 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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