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Affordable Utility Room with a Submerged Sink Ideas and Designs

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Evanston Laundry room
Evanston Laundry room
Foster Hill DesignFoster Hill Design
Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Inspiration for a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Cypress Oak Creek
Cypress Oak Creek
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
North Lincoln mudroom / laundry room
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, black worktops and a feature wall.
Candlewood Cottage Redux
Candlewood Cottage Redux
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Mudroom converted to laundry room in this cottage home.
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Howell Residence
Howell Residence
Design Actually, LLCDesign Actually, LLC
Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.
Transitional Gem in Willow Glen
Transitional Gem in Willow Glen
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped separated utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
New Farmhouse - Laundry Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Huge Second Floor Laundry with open counters for Laundry baskets/rolling carts.
Photo of a large farmhouse galley separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Combination Bathroom, Laundry & Utility Room
Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLCDulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC
Two adjoining challenging small spaces with three functions transformed into one great space: Laundry Room, Full Bathroom & Utility Room.
Photo of a small traditional galley utility room in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Laundry alcove
Laundry alcove
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
A fully functioning laundry space was carved out of a guest bedroom and located in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall separated utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, black floors and white worktops.
Transitional White and Grey Master Suite Addition
Transitional White and Grey Master Suite Addition
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
when you need more space for a Master bedroom, Master Bath and Master Closet….you add a second story space above your existing three car garage to achieve that objective. They asked us to create a new Master Suite with an elegant Master Bedroom including a fireplace. They requested the Master Bathroom have an oasis spa-like feel with the closet roomy enough to house all of their clothing needs. As you can see there was just enough room for a spacious and well laid out plan and design. IN addition to the master, they also updated their laundry room with green cabinetry, sink and hanging clothing rod.
Laundry Room Renovation in West Dundee, IL
Laundry Room Renovation in West Dundee, IL
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Design ideas for a small modern separated utility room in San Francisco with grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, grey worktops and a submerged sink.
Castlemaine
Castlemaine
Almquist ConstructionAlmquist Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped separated utility room in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update
Fordham Marble Company Inc.Fordham Marble Company Inc.
Porcelain tile flooring are done in a calming grey in the large scale size of 12" x 24" - less grout! Complimented with the natural, Quartzite stone counter tops.

Affordable 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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