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Utility Room with an Integrated Sink and Recessed-panel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
Cocina moderna con despensa y lavadero
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Small industrial galley separated utility room in Barcelona with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and beige worktops.
French Country Inspired Charmer
French Country Inspired Charmer
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Speckman Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer, travertine flooring, beige floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Tudor Estate Update
Tudor Estate Update
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
Inspiration for a large classic galley utility room in San Francisco with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors, beige worktops, porcelain flooring and terrazzo worktops.
Fall 2014 Parade of Homes
Fall 2014 Parade of Homes
Wells Built HomesWells Built Homes
Rick Stordahl Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Other with an integrated sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and recessed-panel cabinets.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
Photo of a medium sized classic utility room in Boston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Conscience Calling
Conscience Calling
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Double duty laundry room also serving as an indoor planting area for the avid gardener owner, this expansive space is clean and sterile and makes laundry a dream!
Blush & Burgundy
Blush & Burgundy
Rencraft LtdRencraft Ltd
This bespoke kitchen is the perfect blend of subtle elements alongside statement design. While the irregular ceiling heights and central pillar could have posed a problem, the clever colour scheme serves to draw your eye away from these areas and focuses instead on the dramatic charcoal grey cabinetry with its bevelled door detail and knurled, polished brass handles. A bespoke bar area with built-in Miele wine cooler has been hand-painted in a rich, luxurious shade of purple. While the use of an antique mirror splashback in this area further enhances the luxurious feel of the design. Reeded glass has been used in the display cabinets both within the bar and also either side of the sink, which has been strategically positioned by the window to allow lovely views out to the garden. The whole kitchen has been finished with Corian worktops, beautifully moulded to provide a seamless wet area along with an unobtrusive splashback and extractor hood above the Miele Induction hob. Other appliances include a Miele oven stack with warming drawer, a Quooker and an American style fridge freezer. A run of full height cabinetry has been provided along one wall with a double door larder cupboard, open shelving and a secret door leading through to the bespoke utility. In the centre of the room the large, square shaped island has ample space for storage and seating. Here a softer shade of blush pink has been chosen to delicately contrast with the deeper tones throughout the rest of the room.
Stone and Stucco Contemporary
Stone and Stucco Contemporary
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
Hausman & Associates, LTD
Classic galley utility room in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and grey floors.
Remodeling a "Remuddle"
Remodeling a "Remuddle"
Home Glow DesignHome Glow Design
This 1790 farmhouse had received an addition to the historic ell in the 1970s, with a more recent renovation encompassing the kitchen and adding a small mudroom & laundry room in the ’90s. Unfortunately, as happens all too often, it had been done in a way that was architecturally inappropriate style of the home. We worked within the available footprint to create “layers of implied time,” reinstating stylistic integrity and un-muddling the mistakes of more recent renovations.
Cabinetry, Tiling and Colour selection & impementation
Cabinetry, Tiling and Colour selection & impementation
UserUser
Laundry cabinetry and tiling selection
Small classic single-wall separated utility room in Brisbane with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and grey floors.
Queenscliff Project
Queenscliff Project
Liebke ProjectsLiebke Projects
Modern Heritage House Queenscliff, Sydney. Garigal Country Architect: RAMA Architects Build: Liebke Projects Photo: Simon Whitbread This project was an alterations and additions to an existing Art Deco Heritage House on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our aim was to celebrate the honest red brick vernacular of this 5 bedroom home but boldly modernise and open the inside using void spaces, large windows and heavy structural elements to allow an open and flowing living area to the rear. The goal was to create a sense of harmony with the existing heritage elements and the modern interior, whilst also highlighting the distinction of the new from the old. So while we embraced the brick facade in its material and scale, we sought to differentiate the new through the use of colour, scale and form. (RAMA Architects)
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Combined Laundry & Bathroom
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
Extra storage installed. Photography: DMax Photography
This is an example of a small modern utility room in Perth with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floors and an integrated sink.
Bedrooms & Laundry
Bedrooms & Laundry
HK Interiors LLCHK Interiors LLC
Roseanne Valenza Photography Had the pleasure to work on this beauty over the years. Check out the before and after gallery to see the the dramatic transformations that took place.
Ream Woods Raleigh
Ream Woods Raleigh
Designs by DossDesigns by Doss
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall utility room in Raleigh with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey walls, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Edwards Residence
Edwards Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped separated utility room in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, blue walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, black floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
Johannings Custom CabinetsJohannings Custom Cabinets
Medium sized farmhouse single-wall laundry cupboard in Cleveland with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and beige floors.
Northwest Modern, Bend, OR
Northwest Modern, Bend, OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped separated utility room in Portland with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, white floors and white worktops.
Urban Ranch RSF
Urban Ranch RSF
McCullough Design Development, Inc.McCullough Design Development, Inc.
Large farmhouse galley utility room in San Diego with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Horseshoe Estate Laundry Room
Horseshoe Estate Laundry Room
Regal American HomesRegal American Homes
Large modern utility room in Phoenix with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Custom Home - Private Residence
Custom Home - Private Residence
Design Anthologie, Inc.Design Anthologie, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional utility room in Orlando with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, beige walls, brick flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, grey floors and medium wood cabinets.

Utility Room with an Integrated Sink and Recessed-panel Cabinets 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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