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

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Spring Arbor - Dalton
Spring Arbor - Dalton
McKee BuildersMcKee Builders
The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Coastal utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer and a dado rail.
NYC Victorian laundry and mud room
NYC Victorian laundry and mud room
Simone van der Plas Encompass IdeasSimone van der Plas Encompass Ideas
A Victorian Laundry and mudroom with tiles and flooring inspired by the client's international travels. The floor tiles are reminiscent of the Doge's Palace flooring and the splashback tiles have names of their favourite cities. Soft colours and a bright storage unit create a unique style. A custom heating/ventilation system and vicotrian inspired drying racks ensure that washing will dry indoors during winter. Photo by Paul McCredie
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel
Kitchen, Mudroom, Garage Remodel
Titus Built, LLCTitus Built, LLC
Titus Built
Traditional single-wall separated utility room in New York with an utility sink, white cabinets, blue walls, a side by side washer and dryer, recessed-panel cabinets, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.
Minimize to Maximize - A Garage Conversion
Minimize to Maximize - A Garage Conversion
FLAG interior designFLAG interior design
A dedicated laundry room with two stackable washer and dryer units. Custom wood cabinetry, plantation shutters, and ceramic tile flooring.
Galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
McLean Laundry Room
McLean Laundry Room
Fairfax Design SolutionsFairfax Design Solutions
This main level laundry room was a primary bedroom closet that was converted into a laundry room for convenient access.
Inspiration for a classic laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a stacked washer and dryer and white floors.
New Laundry Room
New Laundry Room
Spectrum Design GroupSpectrum Design Group
Newly added laundry room
Small classic galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors and grey worktops.
Pretty Little Laundry Room
Pretty Little Laundry Room
M DesignM Design
This space wasn't large, but it needed to be highly functional. We purchased new, front-loading washer & dryer appliances so that we could install easy to maintain Caesarstone countertops and create valuable horizontal space to fold laundry and store frequently used items such as hand & laundry soap. We installed a small but deep sink and a faucet with a goodneck to ensure tall buckets could fit in the sink. The jewel of this bathroom is the carrara marble backsplash in an arabesque pattern. It is divine and elevates the space from a ordinary laundry room to an extraordinarily pretty space. Tracey Ayton Photography.
Walker Woods
Walker Woods
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley utility room in Columbus with an utility sink, laminate countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Design Hintz Interior DesignDesign Hintz Interior Design
Medium sized eclectic utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Sutton Ridge Residence
Sutton Ridge Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Light blue and malt beige decorate this cheerful laundry room with a white millwork cased window. Inset flat panel cabinets and open shelving provide proper storage. Venetian bronze faucet on a drop in utility sink with a farm style hanging goose neck light fixture. (Ryan Hainey)
NYC Victorian laundry and mud room
NYC Victorian laundry and mud room
Simone van der Plas Encompass IdeasSimone van der Plas Encompass Ideas
A Victorian Laundry and mudroom with tiles and flooring inspired by the client's international travels. The floor tiles are reminiscent of the Doge's Palace flooring and the splashback tiles have names of their favourite cities. Soft colours and a bright storage unit create a unique style. A custom heating/ventilation system and vicotrian inspired drying racks ensure that washing will dry indoors during winter. Photo by Paul McCredie
Paint Color Consultation and Organization-AFTER
Paint Color Consultation and Organization-AFTER
Style Savvy DesignsStyle Savvy Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in DC Metro with an utility sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, vinyl flooring and beige floors.
DC Row House
DC Row House
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
Stu Estler
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with an utility sink, blue walls, carpet and a side by side washer and dryer.
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lake House Shimmer Laundry/Mudroom/Pantry
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Combination layout of laundry, mudroom & pantry rooms come together in cabinetry & cohesive design. Soft maple cabinetry finished in our light, Antique White stain creates the lake house, beach style.
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Landry Today or Naked Tomorrow
Tiffany Beachy DesignsTiffany Beachy Designs
After removing an old hairdresser's sink, this laundry was a blank slate. Needs; cleaning cabinet, utility sink, laundry sorting. Custom cabinets were made to fit the space including shelves for laundry baskets, a deep utility sink, and additional storage space underneath for cleaning supplies. The tall closet cabinet holds brooms, mop, and vacuums. A decorative shelf adds a place to hang dry clothes and an opportunity for a little extra light. A fun handmade sign was added to lighten the mood in an otherwise solely utilitarian space.
St. Joseph Custom Home
St. Joseph Custom Home
David C Bos HomesDavid C Bos Homes
Large dedicated laundry room front loading washer and dryer and sink.
Inspiration for a galley separated utility room in Grand Rapids with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.
Voss
Voss
Sand County Contracting, LLCSand County Contracting, LLC
Design ideas for a large traditional galley separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Functional Laundry Room Renovation
Functional Laundry Room Renovation
CAD4interiorsCAD4interiors
Contemporary laundry room with colorful sketch-patterned Italian tiles covering the lower half of the walls and Meditative blue paint on the upper part of the walls. Italian marble-like porcelain tiles cover the floor. SwiftPix Photography
Our Work
Our Work
Simply OrganizedSimply Organized
Inspiration for a modern single-wall separated utility room in Other with an utility sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with an Utility Sink and Blue Walls 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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