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Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Floors Ideas and Designs

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Essex
Essex
Shop sKoutShop sKout
Nautical utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, orange cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, a stacked washer and dryer, blue floors and brown worktops.
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Photo of a small classic single-wall separated utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, pink walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Seaward
Seaward
Erica Bryen DesignErica Bryen Design
Design ideas for a small modern galley separated utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Mainline Classic Contemporary
Mainline Classic Contemporary
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Small classic utility room in Philadelphia with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, painted wood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Mid Century With A Twist
Mid Century With A Twist
Community Builders, LLCCommunity Builders, LLC
Laundry room: New Marmolium floor, flat panel cabinets, utility sink
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped utility room in Seattle with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, vinyl flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and blue floors.
Kitchen Remodel - Cypress
Kitchen Remodel - Cypress
Wamhoff Design | BuildWamhoff Design | Build
Custom Cabinets and full extension drawers with soft close slides and hinges to help with storage space in the utility room.
Photo of a traditional separated utility room in Houston with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors and white worktops.
Pretty Laundry Room with Beautiful New Windows - Renewal by Andersen San Francis
Pretty Laundry Room with Beautiful New Windows - Renewal by Andersen San Francis
Renewal By Andersen Bay AreaRenewal By Andersen Bay Area
New casement window with picture window above in this pretty little laundry room. This bright and lovely laundry room looks terrific with this large new window combination providing natural light and a gorgeous view. Now is a great time to buy new windows from Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco, serving the whole Bay Area and beyond. . . . . . . . . . . Find out more about getting new windows for your home -- Contact Us Today: (844) 245-2799
Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff
Parker HomesParker Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean galley separated utility room in Austin with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, blue floors, grey worktops and a wood ceiling.
Brookberry Farm - Hundley Rd by Homes by Jonathan Lee
Brookberry Farm - Hundley Rd by Homes by Jonathan Lee
Krista Cox StudioKrista Cox Studio
White Laundry room with blue feature tile and black hardware.
Photo of a traditional l-shaped utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain flooring, blue floors and white worktops.
Seaward
Seaward
Erica Bryen DesignErica Bryen Design
Small modern galley separated utility room in Orange County with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, concrete flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and blue floors.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue 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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